The 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match between Team Cena and Team Authority at Survivor Series 2014 was one of the most dramatic and high-stakes matches in WWE history. With The Authority’s control of WWE on the line, tensions were at an all-time high.
The Teams:
- Team Cena: John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, Big Show, Erick Rowan, and Ryback
- Team Authority: Seth Rollins, Kane, Rusev, Luke Harper, and Mark Henry (led by Triple H & Stephanie McMahon)
Match Breakdown:
The bout began with Mark Henry stepping up against Big Show, but in a shocking twist, Henry walked into a KO Punch and was eliminated in seconds. This early loss rattled The Authority. However, Rusev and Kane took control, pummeling Team Cena.
Momentum shifted when Ryback, the powerhouse of Team Cena, dominated the match, but a distraction allowed Rollins to hit a Curb Stomp, leading to Ryback’s elimination. Team Authority used its numbers advantage to isolate their opponents, brutally working over Team Cena members.
The most dangerous moment came when Rusev attempted a running splash on Ziggler through the announce table, but Ziggler moved, causing Rusev to crash and get counted out. This evened the odds, but Kane and Harper soon eliminated Rowan and Big Show.
Big Show’s Shocking Betrayal
Just when Cena needed his team the most, Big Show turned heel, knocking out Cena with a KO Punch! Show then shook Triple H’s hand, intentionally getting himself counted out. With Cena eliminated, it was now Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane, Harper, and Rollins.
Ziggler’s Heroic Comeback
Ziggler, fighting against impossible odds, eliminated Kane and Harper, leaving just himself and Rollins. With Triple H interfering at every turn, Ziggler refused to stay down. Just when all hope seemed lost, Sting made his shocking WWE debut, laying out Triple H and allowing Ziggler to pin Rollins for the victory.
With Team Authority defeated, The Authority was removed from power, marking one of the most unforgettable endings in Survivor Series history.
