Top 5 shocking bookings in the history of Survivor Series

With the much-anticipated event just a week away now, WWE has had a long history with Survivor Series, and their surprising decisions have elevated the intrigue of the PPV.

Widely regarded as one of the most talked about shows in the company's history, the fans are always excited by the prospect of seeing their favorite superstars go head-to-head to prove their brand's supremacy.

Over the years, the traditional Survivor Series elimination matches have seen some of the most popular stars being propelled to the top by ending these encounters as the sole survivors.

Considering that matches of such magnitude can make a career, the company has not backed off from pulling some of the biggest shockers at this event over the years.

Whether it was The Undertaker's victory over Hulk Hogan, or Dolph Ziggler's heroic performance, the event is well remembered for some memorable moments.

So without further ado, lets dive deep and analyse the 5 biggest shockers WWE has pulled off at Survivor Series.

#1 The Shield debuts - Survivor Series 2012

The rise of the greatest faction of this era

Possibly one of the greatest debuts of all time happened when The Shield took over the WWE Championship match between CM Punk, John Cena, and Ryback, and absolutely mauled The Big Guy.

Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Seth Rollins entered the frame in unconventional fashion, but were ruthless enough to gravitate all the attention in the world.

Since Vince McMahon had big plans for the talented faction, The Hounds of Justice went on to become one of the most dominating forces in the history of the business, taking the company forward to a new era.

Having been rumored to be associated with The Cult of Personality during their initial tenure, The Shield were widely appreciated for their unorthodox style, and received instant success.

With the company pulling off some incredible debuts at Survivor Series, this one came like a shocker with Michael Cole's commentary complimenting the annihilation transpiring in front of our very eyes.

#2 Goldberg stuns the Beast in 86 seconds - Survivor Series 2016

Since WWE finds it very interesting to gravitate as much mainstream attention as possible, nobody saw Goldberg's highly anticipated bout with Brock Lesnar ending in 86 seconds.

The Universal Champion broke The Undertaker's streak in 2014, and went on to become a force to be reckoned with for almost two years, until The Icon returned and embarrassed him.

While many predicted Goldberg to be the eventual victor in this bout, nobody expected him to annihilate The Mayor of Suplex City in mere seconds.

The main-event match broke the internet, and became one of the biggest shockers the company has ever pulled off at the event.

The event was successful in garnering critical reception for Goldberg's epic return, and made him look like the real deal before losing the Universal Championship to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33.

#3 The Undertaker returns from the dead to end The Legend Killer - Survivor Series 2005

Probably one of the most compelling traditional Survivor Series matches of all time saw The Undertaker return from the dead to thrash the blue brand, and haunt the sole survivor in Randy Orton.

The bout is widely appreciated due to Shawn Michaels' incredible in-ring work, with The Apex Predator hitting the final nail on the coffin by eliminating HBK to win it for the blue brand.

Considering The Legend Killer got the better of The Phenom by flaming the casket he was locked in, The Undertaker's return from the dead took the entire Joe Louis Arena by storm.

The former World Champion went on to demolish the entire blue brand, and made a gigantic statement by extending his already intriguing rivalry with Randy Orton.

There's no denying that this was one of the biggest highlights of Orton's career in his prime, and The Phenom's shocking return did the job of putting the icing on the cake.

#4 The Sting debuts and wipes out The Authority - Survivor Series 2014

One of the biggest reasons why we are all in awe of professional wrestling is because of the magical moments it creates, complimented by an incredible atmosphere that shall never be forgotten.

One such incredible moment transpired at Survivor Series 2014 where the main event saw Team Cena clashing off against The Authority, with the latter fighting for their power.

While it may have not included some of the most proficient athletes in the game, the stakes in the bout made for an entertaining clash, with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon enacting their roles as heels to perfection.

With Big Show turning heel and knocking out Cena, legions of WWE fans were disappointed at what was transpiring, but Ziggler's heroism led the crowd back into the bout, with The Show-Off eliminating both Harper and Kane.

Considering The Authority's vulnerability was on full display, The Game's rage on Dolph Ziggler coerced Sting into emerging from the dark, and assisting Team Cena to pull off a miracle.

Regarded as one of the biggest debuts in the company's history, the WCW Legend's blockbuster stare-down with Triple H took the world by storm, and his Scorpion Death Drop was enough to seal the deal.

The Vigilante assisted Ziggler in getting the victory, and pulled off one of the biggest shockers in the company's history, by eliminating The Authority for good.

#5 Vince McMahon screws Bret Hart - Survivor Series 1997

Probably one of the most shocking moments in the company's history came at Survivor Series 1997, where the main event saw Vince McMahon pull off a controversial ending to screw Bret Hart in his own hometown.

Bret Hart's encounter with Shawn Michaels ended in the most embarrassing way possible, with The Hitman refusing to put HBK over in his hometown of Montreal, Canada.

Considering the former WWF Champion was on his way out of the company, Mr. McMahon's decision to get The Show-Stopper over at the event was not entertained by Bret Hart.

Therefore the company pulled off a controversial conclusion to the night, with the referee calling for the bell and crowning HBK the new WWF Champion, leaving Bret Hart and thousands in-attendance confused at what had transpired.

While it did pave the way for many incredible things, Bret Hart's Montreal Screwjob remains one of the most controversial bookings in the history of the business.

Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.