There were only 4 matches on the 1988 Survivor Series, but all of them are worthy of fan attention. Arguably, this was the pinnacle of the elimination concept. The 20-team tag-team encounter is a stunning piece of work, going over 40 minutes in length and never once growing tiresome. In the main event, there's clear dissension between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, which would lead to their awesome showdown at WrestleMania V. This particular event is exactly what fans yearn for from Survivor Series today. Stories being developed, feuds starting amidst matches, and a clear emphasis on the team premise.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
