18. Rudes Brood (Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect & Fabulous Rougeaus) vs. Roddys Rowdies (Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka & The Bushwackers) - Survivor Series 1989
Piper and Rude began feuding after Summerslam 1989, which saw Ravishing Rick lose the Intercontinental title and blame Roddy for the loss. Rudes team featured the still undefeated Mr. Perfect and the fabulously underrated Rougeau brothers, while Pipers squad consisted of Jimmy Snuka and the Bushwhackers. It created for a thoroughly enjoyable mish mash of personalities. This match was a blast! Rude was one of the greatest heels of our time and Piper was a fitting foil as the heroic hot head. Seeing them lead teams into battle is a real treat. So, while this is probably a match that has flown under your radar, newer fans, do yourself a favor and give it a watch sometime. It is one of the prime examples of how to use the elimination tag match to highlight the WWE mid-card, laying a foundation for the bouts listed above.
"The Doc" Chad Matthews has written wrestling columns for over a decade. A physician by trade, Matthews began writing about wrestling as a hobby, but it became a passion. After 30 years as a wrestling fan, "The Doc" gives an unmatched analytical perspective on pro wrestling in the modern era. He is a long-time columnist for Lordsofpain.net and hosts a weekly podcast on the LOP Radio Network called "The Doc Says." His first book - The WrestleMania Era: The Book of Sports Entertainment - ranks the Top 90 wrestlers from 1983 to present day, was originally published in December 2013, and is now in its third edition.
Matthews lives in North Carolina with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
