The biggest winners and losers of Survivor Series 2019

Disappointment. That's the major word I have in mind for Survivor Series this year. It just felt like it could have been a lot more than it was.

The three-way format of the show and constant triple threat matches presented some problems, and more than once, it felt like WWE was simply trying to push NXT because the company can't stand losing to AEW like clockwork on Wednesday nights (this past week was the first time in eight weeks that the Yellow brand "won," and only just barely).

Nevertheless, some stars were made. Survivor Series is traditionally the time when stars start to align for WrestleMania. Can the results from last night tell us about that? Or was it simply a desperate boost for NXT without betraying larger plans?

Here are the biggest winners and losers of Survivor Series 2019:

Loser: Asuka

We should know by now that whenever Asuka and Charlotte Flair get involved with one another, it's bad for Asuka. That's what looks to be happening again after last night. With the rumored tag team TLC match between these two, Kairi Sane, and Becky Lynch next month, don't be surprised if Charlotte once again winds up getting the last laugh, and Asuka loses yet another title to her.

It would be for little purpose, especially since it likely just sets up yet another rematch between Charlotte and Becky for WrestleMania, but don't be surprised if that's what WWE winds up doing.

Winner: Rhea Ripley

The bigger story in the same match was Rhea Ripley, who was arguably the biggest winner of the entire Survivor Series weekend. The night after fending off Shayna Baszler and her team at War Games at a numerical disadvantage, she was the sole survivor of the women's elimination match, albeit not without some help, which was annoying.

Nevertheless, it's clear that WWE is high on Rhea Ripley, for good reason. Hopefully she will be NXT Women's Champion sooner rather than later, and from there, the sky's the limit.