WWE Survivor Series 2016: Ranking Every Match From Worst To Best

8. Brock Lesnar Vs. Bill Goldberg

Result: After just two Spears and a Jackhammer, Goldberg pins Brock for the win (1:25).

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Rating: This is sure to be one of the most divisive matches in recent WWE history. On a storytelling level, squashing Brock smartly brought him back down to Earth and made him beatable again, though the shock value only apologises so much for basically throwing away a massively hyped-up main event in less than 90 seconds.

Also, many are understandably upset that Brock was beaten by a middle-aged part-timer, and with word spreading that the two may be facing off in a third match soon enough, it seems like Goldberg may end up defeating Brock for a third time (or alternatively, Brock wins and Goldberg's current status as the kayfabe GOAT is possibly nullified).

It's an interesting idea and an iconic moment (in large part thanks to Brock's awesome reactions), but also a rather bemusing and unsatisfying one, especially considering a full-time roster member would've gotten a cosmic rub from beating Brock. 3/10

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