Survivor Series 2018 preview: Live stream, start time, match card & predictions

Here’s a look at the full match card and predictions for the 2018 edition of WWE Survivor Series, starting with the tag-team and cruiserweight action.

WWE Survivor Series match card

10-on-10 Tag Team Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (Kickoff Match)

Team RAW: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable, The Ascension, Lucha House Party, The B-Team, The Revival

Team SmackDown: The Usos, The New Day, SAnitY, The Colons, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson

This match should be entertaining enough, even if there’s really no big storylines involved here. With this being the only confirmed match on the kickoff show, which is two hours long, this should get a decent amount of time. I’m expecting some big spots here involving numerous teams at a time so this should warm up the crowd nicely.

Prediction: I think SmackDown Live comes away with the win here. They’re certainly better on paper anyway. Bobby Roode and Chad Gable are starting to become pretty entertaining and Lucha House Party is getting a nice push as they get going on Monday nights. But The Usos and The New Day have been two of the best teams in the division for a long time and I’d really like to see SAnitY get something going. First win for the blue brand.

RAW Tag Team Champions AOP vs. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bar

This could be really fun if they get some time. The heel team vs. heel team dynamic is interesting and I’ll be curious to see which team gets the backing from the live crowd in L.A. This match certainly won’t be short on physicality as these are four guys who can really get after it. Yes, there’s Big Show to worry about in The Bar’s corner (still not sure why that’s a thing), which could play into the finish.

Prediction: I’ve gotta go with AOP here. Sheamus and Cesaro have been around the block and can afford to take a loss here. As for AOP, they just won these titles and could use a big win to keep their momentum going. I think the red brand takes this one.

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy vs. Mustafa Ali

Look, everyone. The cruiserweight division is actually getting some real time on pay-per-view. Okay, maybe they won’t get that much time but I’m hoping they do as this has a chance to be a fantastic bout, even if it’s the only match on the card that doesn’t have the RAW vs. SmackDown thing going. Buddy Murphy and Mustafa Ali deserve the chance to showcase their talents and should put on a great show. They’ve had some great matches against one another already this year and this one should be no different.

Prediction: Mustafa Ali has gotten a few chances at the title but just always comes up short. I think that finally ends on Sunday. He’s been one of the best things about 205 Live and deserves that big win on the big stage.