3 takeaways from Survivor Series 2018

#2 WWE knows how to book first-time dream matches

They put on a clinic that solidified both performers as top-notch in-ring performers

At Survivor Series, fans were treated to three blockbuster, first-time ever dream matches, namely - Brock Lesnar vs Daniel Bryan, Charlotte vs Ronda Rousey, and Shinsuke Nakamura vs Seth Rollins, all of which were Champion vs Champion encounters. Such matches have 'WrestleMania main-event' written all over them.

Fans often criticise WWE for ruining first-time ever dream matches with questionable booking decisions that leave fans scratching their heads. However, fans were satisfied with the outcomes of the aforementioned dream showdowns. Although the bookings weren't perfect, it was far from bad, poor, or questionable.

Firstly, Nakamura and Rollins were given ample time, and their encounter lived up to its high expectations. They put on a clinic that solidified both performers as top-notch in-ring performers.

Secondly, Charlotte vs Ronda Rousey was booked to near-perfection. WWE told a great story to its fans when Charlotte brutally attacked Rousey and possibly turned heel. Fans were expecting Rousey to decimate Charlotte, but WWE managed to raise Charlotte's stock and protect Ronda Rousey.

Their encounter at Survivor Series was just the beginning of their rivalry, and Charlotte's beat-down and heinous assault has almost guaranteed a rematch between them in the near future.

Lastly, the main-event between Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar was one of the greatest in the history of Survivor Series. Bryan and Lesnar told the perfect 'David vs Goliath' story. Bryan's comeback towards the end of the match with a desperate low-blow really got the fans pumped, and Bryan came extremely close to taming The Beast.