Survivor Series 2018 featured another thrilling chapter in the Raw vs. SmackDown rivalry, as both brands battled in the traditional Men’s 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match. Representing Team Raw were Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Dolph Ziggler, Finn Bálor, and Bobby Lashley, while Team SmackDown consisted of The Miz, Shane McMahon, Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe, and Jeff Hardy. With brand supremacy on the line, tensions were high as the two teams prepared for war.
The Match Begins – A Shocking First Elimination
As the bell rang, Samoa Joe immediately went after Braun Strowman, locking in the Coquina Clutch to try and take out Raw’s biggest threat early. However, Strowman powered out and leveled Joe with a Running Powerslam, pinning him in under a minute.
Samoa Joe Eliminated by Braun Strowman
This quick elimination left SmackDown stunned, forcing Jeff Hardy into the ring to slow down Strowman. However, Drew McIntyre tagged himself in, causing tension within Team Raw. McIntyre went on the attack, taking down Hardy with a brutal Claymore Kick, but Shane McMahon tagged in and showed his resilience against the Scottish Warrior.
Chaos Erupts – SmackDown Fights Back
As the match continued, Dolph Ziggler entered and went head-to-head with The Miz, engaging in a fast-paced exchange. Miz countered a Superkick and set up Ziggler for a Skull-Crushing Finale, but Finn Bálor tagged himself in before Miz could capitalize.
Bálor used his agility to outmaneuver Rey Mysterio, but when he attempted a Coup de Grâce, Mysterio rolled away and hit a 619, followed by a Frog Splash to eliminate him.
Finn Bálor Eliminated by Rey Mysterio
Moments later, McIntyre took advantage of Bálor’s elimination and ambushed Mysterio, throwing him across the ring. However, his arrogance cost him, as Shane McMahon shocked everyone by hitting the Coast-to-Coast on Ziggler, scoring an elimination for SmackDown.
Dolph Ziggler Eliminated by Shane McMahon
Raw Takes Control – Braun Strowman Dominates
Despite SmackDown gaining momentum, Team Raw’s powerhouses—Braun Strowman, Lashley, and McIntyre—began to reassert dominance. Strowman bulldozed through Jeff Hardy, delivering a devastating Running Powerslam to eliminate him.
Jeff Hardy Eliminated by Braun Strowman
Mysterio attempted another 619 on Lashley, but got caught mid-air and was slammed into the mat, leading to another elimination.
Rey Mysterio Eliminated by Bobby Lashley
This left Shane McMahon and The Miz as SmackDown’s final two competitors against three dominant Raw superstars. Miz tried to strategize, but Strowman leveled him with a Powerslam, sending him packing.
The Miz Eliminated by Braun Strowman
Shane McMahon’s Last Stand – But It’s Not Enough
Now alone against three of Raw’s strongest competitors, Shane McMahon attempted to fight back. Exhausted but determined, he went for another Coast-to-Coast on Lashley, but Strowman intercepted him mid-air with a massive clothesline.
With no one left to help him, Shane was picked up by Strowman and planted with a final Running Powerslam, sealing Team Raw’s dominant victory.
Shane McMahon Eliminated by Braun Strowman
Winners: Team Raw (Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre & Bobby Lashley Survive!)
Team Raw emerged victorious, with Braun Strowman being the standout performer, scoring four eliminations. This dominant win further established Raw’s power, while SmackDown, despite their resilience, fell short. Survivor Series 2018’s Men’s Elimination Match was a showcase of brutality, strategy, and utter dominance by Raw’s heavyweights.
