Natalya Added To Smackdown Survivor Series Team, Per Shane McMahon; Full Card And Reactions

Sean Ross SappNovember 18, 2017, 5:46 pm

After losing her Smackdown Women's Championship on last Tuesday's episode of Smackdown Live, Natalya is a part of her brand's 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination team this weekend.

WWE Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon announced on Saturday morning that Natalya would join the team after much speculation for several days, following Natalya dropping the championship to Charlotte Flair just this week.

Individual competition drives every #SDLive Superstar. Even in defeat, @NatbyNature proved herself to be a fierce competitor and will be an asset to Team Smackdown’s 5 on 5 #SurvivorSeries Team. Let’s go to work, Nattie.

— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) November 18, 2017

Natalya rounds out the team, consisting of Carmella, Tamina, Naomi and Captain Becky Lynch. They'll take on the Raw squad of Captain Alicia Fox, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax and Asuka. Team Raw won last year's match, with Bayley and Charlotte serving as the survivors. Raw also won in 2008 when the two brands went head-to-head.

Several of the competitors reacted to the news.

.@NatbyNature it'll be so nice to see you across the ring! Get ready to tap tap tap baby girl! #BanksStatementvsSharpshooter #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/j1wOFwvEAK

— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) November 18, 2017

Happy to have you, @natbynature. Just, PLEASE, do not get cat hair all of my #MITB briefcase. #SurvivorSeries #TeamBlue https://t.co/mnvkE66dfl

— MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) November 18, 2017

She was the last woman to hold the #smackdown women’s championship. She’s from one of the greatest wrestling families in history. She’s as sound as technicians come and one of my favorite people to stand opposite in the ring. @NatbyNature , happy to have you on the team.

— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) November 18, 2017

Awww would you look at that….the “pity” addition of @NatbyNature to the Blue team —— won’t change the outcome of a #TeamRed Win #SurvivorSeries

— Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) November 18, 2017

Interesting choice…

But I, as the smarter team captain, have been planning for this. Team #Raw will be ready for you! #CaptainFox #SurvivorSeries https://t.co/JVmhzicdmM

— Lady Fox (@AliciaFoxy) November 18, 2017

So much respect for @NatbyNature, but this won’t change the outcome. #TeamRED will win this one too. #SurvivorSeries https://t.co/ZGi4K7cTUk

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) November 18, 2017

Ohh @NatbyNature! So happy to have you, but I hope you will be ready! — #SurvivorSeries https://t.co/R0M5nlUj9N

— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) November 18, 2017

Survivor Series takes place Sunday, November 19 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Fightful.com will have full live coverage and discussion of the show, as well as a live post show podcast, and stream of the Survivor Series Kickoff show. You can hear exclusive breaking news, analysis, and an in-depth breakdown on the show.

You can see the full card below:

AJ Styles vs. Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman)

Alexa Bliss vs. Charlotte Flair

Baron Corbin vs. The Miz (w/ Miztourage)

The Bar vs. The Usos

Survivor Series Match
Team Raw (Alicia Fox, Nia Jax, Asuka, Sasha Banks and Bayley) vs. Team Smackdown (Becky Lynch, Natalya, Carmella, Naomi & Tamina w/ Lana)

Survivor Series Match
Team Raw (Kurt Angle, Braun Strowman, Triple H, Samoa Joe, Finn Balor) vs. Team Smackdown (Shane McMahon, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Roode, Randy Orton and John Cena)

WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Enzo Amore (c) vs. Kalisto

The Shield vs. New Day