3 key points to note from the SmackDown before Survivor Series (22 November 2019)
After huge brawls between all three brands on RAW and NXT this week, it all came down to SmackDown, which was the final show on the road to Survivor Series. WWE certainly put its best foot forward hyping the big event. The Blue Brand delivered one hell of a show, with some impressive matches and epic brawls.
On the road to Survivor Series, NXT has been the most dominant brand, and it wasn't different on SmackDown this week. Rhea Ripley, the leader of NXT's women's team, picked up a huge win over team captains of RAW and SmackDown, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks, in a triple threat match. The New Day and Heavy Machinery teamed up to take on The Undisputed Era, but the NXT stable stood tall.
Although Becky Lynch didn't show up, Bayley assaulted Shayna Baszler, attacking the latter from behind. AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Roderick Strong had a brawl. Bray Wyatt didn't answer Daniel Bryan, but The Fiend did, interrupting the match between Daniel Bryan and The Miz. Led by DX, NXT invaded SmackDown and a massive brawl closed the show this week.
Let's talk about three key points from SmackDown this week.
#3 Triple H could play a part at Survivor Series
A major surprise took place in the latter part of SmackDown, when Triple H marched towards the ring with the NXT Superstars, accompanied by Shawn Michaels and Road Dogg, giving the fans a glimpse of DX. NXT eventually got into a brawl with the Superstars of RAW and SmackDown.
Triple H is the godfather of NXT, as he is the main man behind the success of the developmental brand. Besides SmackDown, the fourteen-time WWE Champion was on RAW this week as well, delivering an intense segment with Kevin Owens. Furthermore, The Game also invited the main roster to appear on NXT, which eventually happened on Wednesday.
Given Triple H goes to any extent to get the job done, the same could happen when NXT will go head to head with RAW and SmackDown at Survivor Series. It will be interesting to see if Owens turns on Team RAW after getting influenced by Triple H on the Red Brand. Moreover, Triple H could interfere the men's traditional Survivor Series match to ensure a victory for NXT, assaulting RAW and SmackDown Superstars, which could plant a seed for his next opponent at WrestleMania 36.