10 WWE Survivor Series Matches That Don’t Get Enough Credit
Vince McMahon took an almighty beating at Survivor Series 2003...
Running since 1987, Survivor Series is considered to be one of the most important events on WWE's pay-per-view calendar. Alongside WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, it is one of the original annual supershows. Since its inception, Survivor Series has produced numerous memorable moments and matches.
The 'Montreal Screwjob' from 1997 is a prime example, sitting snugly alongside bouts like the 'Team WWF vs. Team Alliance' main event in 2001 and the first ever Elimination Chamber match from the following year. For every historic headliner or controversial event however, there are those matches that fly just beneath the radar when the best are discussed.
Often, these matches haven't even been contested under the traditional elimination rules the event was founded to promote. Whether overlooked because they weren't marquee encounters or simply due to the fact that others stole the show, the bouts listed here have rarely received the credit they deserve.
From Cruiserweight clashes and inter-gender affairs to grudge matches and even steel cages, here are some of the most neglected bouts in the Survivor Series archives...
10. Billy Kidman Vs. Jamie Noble (2002)
When wrestling fans think of the 2002 Survivor Series, it's likely that the first ever Elimination Chamber bout will come to mind. The main event of that pay-per-view was spectacular, although it wasn't the only solid match on the show. Lost in the undercard shuffle, Billy Kidman and Jamie Noble also put on a decent showing.
Contesting Noble's WWE Cruiserweight Title, it'd be untrue to say the pair were able to steal the show. That's likely why many won't remember it, a shame considering the fact Kidman and Noble worked well with the scant 8 minutes they were handed to work with.
Once one of the most promising performers on WCW's books, Kidman looked like he was enjoying pro wrestling again. A breath of fresh air to the Cruiserweight division, Jamie Noble's 'trailer trash' gimmick was also under-rated.
Cramming an awful lot into such a short duration, Kidman and Noble had the Madison Square Garden crowd on their feet more than once. By the time the challenger hit a Shooting Star Press, the match was a winner. It deserves to be watched by those who haven't.