WWE had three hours of pay-per-view (PPV) left to fill when it came time for the tag team traditional Survivor Series match, so they sent out Enzo Amore & Big Cass, mics in hand.
"Ain't no one gonna drain us of our energy! Because we're in TORONTO, and we've been sipping on @TimHortons ALL DAY LONG!" #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/ApUBOpR7Dk
— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2016
And when they were done making cheap pop references to Drake and Tim Hortons, they sent out New Day for another Team Raw pep-talk.
SmackDown’s group entered without as much fanfare, and were the first squad to have a team eliminated when Breezango left unceremoniously. Shockingly, the long-reigning tag champs followed immediately afterwards as the Usos pinned Kofi Kingston to remove the New Day from the proceedings.
Which brand's Tag Team Champion got an STUNNING early exit from #SurvivorSeries on @WWENetwork? pic.twitter.com/vztnx7Y3St
— WWE (@WWE) November 21, 2016
The Club worked over the Hype Bros, and hit a Magic Killer on Zack Ryder to give Raw a one team advantage. American Alpha got a chance to show off for a while after that, and took out the Shining Stars with an elevated bulldog to tie this up and trigger a six-team brawl.
The HUGE Bulldog from @WWEGable & @JasonJordanJJ eliminates The #ShiningStars! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/2Isp9dcQvq
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 21, 2016
Crazy, crowd-pleasing spots followed, including Heath Slater’s stage dive and a Giant Swing from Cesaro. When the dust cleared, another Magic Killer led to a pin of Jason Jordan.
Slater cleaned house, but fell victim to being outnumbered. But in-fighting from Team Raw let Rhyno get the tag, Gore-ing Luke Gallows to get rid of The Club. Zo & Cass retaliated, hitting Boom-Shaka-Lacka to eliminate Team Blue’s champs, but it was then that the Usos reappeared to get rid of the Realest Guys.
It came down to reluctant tag partners Cesaro & Sheamus vs. twin brothers the Usos. The action was fast and furious with numerous nearfalls and good teamwork from both sides. The end came when Cesaro fought through a Tequila Sunrise, reversing it into a Sharpshooter. Sheamus thwarted an attempt to break it up with a Brogue Kick, and Raw’s ensured an advantage on the night, at least in elimination tags.
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