10 Fascinating WWE Survivor Series 2009 Facts

10. It Was The Last Survivor Series With At Least Three Elimination Matches, Until 2016

One of the reasons that Survivor Series 2009 was such an enjoyable show (at least in the minds of WhatCulture writers who kneel in gratitude before the classic Survivor Series format, anyway) was the fact that half of the card consisted of throwback elimination bouts. Six total matches took place at Survivor Series, and three of them were five-on-five battles of attrition.

Between 2010 and 2015, there was never more than two elimination matches on any Survivor Series show. The 2010 and 2011 events each produced only one, while 2015 had only one main-show elimination match. Not exactly true "Survivor Series" showcases, wouldn't you agree?

The matches in question at the 2009 show were augmented by putting over freshly-pushed talent, particularly in the men's bouts. Using a WWE standard to build tomorrow's stars? Truly a novel concept.