10 Substitutions That Could Improve WWE Survivor Series 2021 Teams

7. Nikki A.S.H. Replaces Carmella

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This is just bizarre.

The appointment of Rhea Ripley but NOT fellow Tag Team champion Nikki A.S.H. to Team RAW while utilizing both Carmella and Queen Zelina seems indicative of one of two possible conclusions. Either WWE appointed only one-half of the tag team champions to the Survivor Series team for no discernible reason OR they’re telegraphing Rhea and Nikki dropping the tag titles to Carmella and Queen Zelina before Survivor Series and splitting the former champions in the fallout. Neither is an attractive prospect.

What would be an attractive prospect would be Rhea Ripley delivering a reality check to her tag partner in the build to Survivor Series. Having the Nightmare (or perhaps even RAW’s team captain) make it clear to Nikki that the ‘Almost Superhero’ isn’t going to cut it, that she needs to rediscover her ferocity if only for one night to get the job done at Survivor Series would be perfect.

WWE loves playing the ‘odd couple pairing’ card, and it was clear from day one that Rhea and Nikki were just the latest example. But who among us wouldn't LOVE to see a more symmetrical unit consisting of Rhea Ripley and the ‘Twisted Sister’ of the former SANitY, Nikki Cross?

The missed opportunities are maddening.

 
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