WWE: Shane McMahon Replaces Baron Corbin On Team SmackDown; Survivor Series Lineup
Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon has replaced Baron Corbin as the fifth and final member of the men’s “Team Smackdown” Survivor Series unit. This announcement came from Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan at the conclusion of last night’s edition of Smackdown from Glasgow, Scotland.
The reason for Shane replacing Corbin is that Corbin suffered an “injury” last night during his match with Kalisto. He slipped on the ring apron and sold a leg injury. Due to this, he was deemed unable to compete at Survivor Series.
It was also announced last night that Kalisto will challenge Raw Superstar Brian Kendrick for the Cruiserweight Championship at Survivor Series. If Kalisto wins then the Cruiserweight Division moves to Smackdown.
The Cruiserweights will be having their own exclusive show on the WWE Network called, 205 Live. Since this show will be taking place right after Smackdown on Tuesday night’s (10:00 pm ET), I think it’s likely that Kalisto will win.
Breezeango also defeated The Vaudevillains to qualify as the fifth and final tag team to be apart of Team Smackdown.
The following is the updated Survivor Series lineup following Smackdown.
Please note that (c) refers to the champion heading into their title match.
Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg
Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown Live in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men’s Elimination Match
Team Raw – Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman.
Team Smackdown – AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton and Shane McMahon.
Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown Live in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Women’s Elimination Match
Team Raw – Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax and Alicia Fox with Dana Brooke in their corner.
Team Smackdown – Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Carmella & Naomi with Natalya in their corner.
Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown Live in a 10-on-10 Traditional Survivor Series Tag Team Elimination Match
Team Raw – The New Day, Enzo Amore & Big Cass, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson, Cesaro & Sheamus and The Shining Stars.
Team Smackdown – Heath Slater & Rhyno, The Hype Bros, American Alpha, The Uso’s and Breezeango.
Intercontinental Championship Match: Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Cruiserweight Championship Match: Brian Kendrick (c) vs. Kalisto. If Kalisto wins then the Cruiserweight Division goes to Smackdown.
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