Top 5 most controversial Survivor Series moments

NEW DELHI: Within the vast cosmos of WWE, controversies are the gravitational forces that shape its universe, and at the heart of these wrestling constellations lies Survivor Series.

Across more than 36 editions of this Pay-Per-View spectacle, moments of intense drama, unexpected turns, and scripted chaos have left an indelible mark on the pages of wrestling history. Year after year, fans eagerly anticipate Survivor Series, known for its traditional Raw vs. SmackDown brand warfare, making it one of WWE's prestigious big-four events.


As one of the final Pay-Per-Views of the year, Survivor Series serves as a culmination, with each edition striving to conclude the wrestling calendar on a crescendo. Here, we delve into the annals of Survivor Series to explore three of its most controversial moments that have sparked debates, excitement, and everlasting intrigue.

#3 Goldberg Squashes the Beast (Survivor Series 2016)
In the annals of controversy, Survivor Series 2016 etched its place with an unexpected and lightning-fast encounter between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate, known for his dominance, was left embarrassed as Goldberg triumphed in less than 90 seconds, achieving the fastest victory over Lesnar in WWE history.

What added an extra layer to the controversy was the revelation, straight from Goldberg himself, that it was Lesnar who pitched the outcome. With a 2-1 record against Lesnar and a Royal Rumble elimination in his repertoire, Goldberg's triumph showcased that age was no impediment to asserting dominance in the squared circle.

#2 Raw Defeats SmackDown Clean (Survivor Series 2018)

The Raw vs. SmackDown rivalry, a perennial highlight of Survivor Series, reached a fever pitch in 2018. With invasions, General Managers entering the fray, and champions like Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar securing victories, the stage was set for a classic brand supremacy showdown.

However, controversy brewed as Raw dominated SmackDown, leading to a triumphant victory. The controversial disqualification victory for Ronda Rousey and the replacement of Becky Lynch with Charlotte Flair left SmackDown fans enraged, sparking debates over the fairness of Raw's decisive win.

#1 The Montreal Screwjob (Survivor Series 1997)

When it comes to the most controversial moments in Survivor Series history, the Montreal Screwjob of 1997 stands as a watershed. The unscripted manipulation of the main event between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, orchestrated by Vince McMahon, changed the course of WWE history.

The backstage altercation between Hart and McMahon, divulged by former Intercontinental Champion Ken Shamrock in a revealing interview, added layers to the controversy. This incident marked a turning point for Bret Hart, leading him to leave WWE and join their rivals, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), creating a rift that lingered long after the Survivor Series spotlight dimmed.