WWE Survivor Series 2015: 10 Things We Learned

5. Traditional Survival Concept Still Has Purpose

If there's one thing the 2015 Survivor Series proved, it's that the traditional premise of the show still holds merit. During the 'Kickoff' show, fans were receptive to a 5-on-5 encounter. Goldust, The Dudley Boyz, Titus O'Neil and Neville defeated Stardust, The Ascension, The Miz and Bo Dallas before the main Pay-Per-View got underway. On the main card, Ryback, The Usos and The Lucha Dragons emerged victorious over Sheamus, 'King' Barrett and The New Day. Both matches had similar length, going around 20 minutes each. That wasn't the only thing they had in common, both bouts featured quick tags and non-stop action. Even today, it's a winning formula that WWE can't really go wrong with. It would have been easy for the 5-on-5 matches to seem tacked on, but they only showed how worthwhile the original Survivor Series concept is. Fans respond to the chaotic style of the showdowns, because there's always something to keep attention on the ring. WWE have long been frosty on the team-based strategy, but it deserves a permanent place on the annual show.