WWE Survivor Series 2016: Predictions
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Team Raw vs Team Smackdown: 10 vs 10 Tag Team Elimination Match
Starting off with a match that Tye Dillinger would probably kill to be a part of, we have the 10 on 10 SmackDown vs Raw tag team elimination match. And looking at the makeup of each team, it’s hard to deny that Raw has the better talent.
It all starts with the Raw tag team champions, the New Day, who are a mere two weeks from breaking Demolition’s 478-day record for longest reigning tag team champions in WWE history. And behind them, there are several capable tag teams. Gallows and Anderson haven’t enjoyed much success in WWE, but they can still stomp anyone at anytime. Enzo and Cass are one of the most successful tag teams in NXT history. Cesaro and Sheamus are making their odd couple tandem work. And the Shining Stars are the Shining Stars, but everything else makes Raw’s squad very formidable.
SmackDown still has a good team, but it has objectively less successful teams. Prior to a few months ago, Rhyno was in NXT and Heath Slater barely existed. Same can be said for Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder. American Alpha were dominant in NXT but haven’t done much on the main roster. The Usos are more interesting with their new attitude, but it hasn’t translated to wins. And Breezango, as great as they are, probably aren’t going to be made into a credible team by WWE anytime soon.
However, with all that said, we’re predicting a Team SmackDown victory here. Why? Because Raw’s team is infinitely more likely to suffer from chemistry issues. With Cesaro and Sheamus still not fully getting along, the Club refusing to buy in, and the Shining Stars being nuisances in general, the SmackDown team looks much more cohesive. Chalk one up for Team Blue here.