WWE Survivor Series 2008
Survivor Series (2008) was a PPV that took place on November 23, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, It was presented by THQ's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009. The event, the 22nd Survivor Series, featured talent from WWE's all three brands, Raw, SmackDown and ECW. The main event was for the World Heavyweight Championship between John Cena, and the champion, Chris Jericho. Another match on the event was the SmackDown main event, which saw Edge, Vladimir Kozlov, and the champion Triple H, in a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship. The undercard matches included The Undertaker versus The Big Show in a Casket Match and three five-on-five elimination tag team matches.
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Plot Summary
The 2008 edition of WWE's Survivor Series featured multiple traditional elimination tag team matches. The main event saw a "traditional" Survivor Series match with Team Orton facing Team Undertaker. Other featured matches included CM Punk defending his World Heavyweight Championship and a WWE Championship match.
Critical Reception
Survivor Series 2008 was generally well-received by fans, particularly for its main event match and the unexpected championship changes. While not universally acclaimed, it is often remembered as a solid entry in the event's history, with strong performances from its top stars.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event featuring The Undertaker and his team against Randy Orton's team was a highlight.
- Championship changes were a significant talking point, with Jericho winning the World Heavyweight Championship.
- The overall booking and pacing were considered good by many viewers.
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Fun Fact
This event marked the first time the World Heavyweight Championship and WWE Championship were contested in separate matches on the same Survivor Series card.
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