10 Biggest WWE Survivor Series Debuts
4. The Shield (2012)
Dressed in turtlenecks and featuring a sexy samoan front and centre, The Shield weren't perhaps what CM Punk had in mind when he pitched the terrifying triumvirate from NXT. But Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins were at least permitted to leave their ungainly branded riot gear in the back when they rushed Survivor Series 2012's triple threat main event.
Ryback had champion Punk and fellow challenger John Cena subdued when the three rocked up and pounded him into oblivion. As Michael Cole identified them as Full Sail insurgents, The Shield delivered their first triple powerbomb on 'The Big Guy' through a table, leaving 'Big Match John' prone for a Punk quick win.
Cole's instant identification was important for giving the audience just enough intel on the mysterious trio before further television attacks would flesh out their motivations and intent. As impactful as virtually everything they did in their original run, Rollins, Ambrose and Reigns were instantly on the map.