WWE Survivor Series 2018: Analysing and grading each match

Brock Lesnar vs Daniel Bryan

Brock Lesnar was pushed to his limit!

Match: Yet again, considering this match wasn't even advertised a week ago, there was a lot of hype going in. With Brock Lesnar's work rate constantly being questioned, many didn't know what to expect, but given this match falls into the "dream match" category for both the WWE Universe and Daniel Bryan, it did not disappoint.

It had everything - brutality, storytelling, and the undivided attention and effort of both men involved. While the dynamics were odd with Bryan as a "heel", this was a classic.

The ref is down...@WWEDanielBryan has found new life in this match! #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/ftUppqKEWl

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 19, 2018

A heel Bryan survived a beatdown to come back at Lesnar via a catalyst of a low blow - precisely how he won the title in the first place - and the crowd lapped it up. Bryan absorbed countless suplexes and an F-5 to push Lesnar to his limits - going from sneaky Miz-esque heel to scrappy underdog in spates.

The finale of this was a classic with Lesnar's knee giving out on an F-5 attempt becoming a Yes Lock where Lesnar seemed to contemplate a tap out. Lesnar hit the F-5 for the win after powering out but, like Rousey, still sold the injuries he'd sustained during the match even after victory.

Verdict: Wow. A true classic. I'd have loved to have seen face Bryan vs heel Lesnar with no grey area, but this was incredible and a fitting main event for the show!

Grade: A

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Survivor Series verdict: While there were some low points, and a mixed bag at the start this show just got better and better as it went on from around halfway in. Considering all of the changes the card went through, it surpassed expectation! At least four great matches and I'd happily watch it again.

Grade: A

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