
"The Impact and Missteps of WWE Survivor Series: A Historical Analysis"
The Survivor Series event in 1987, created by WWE's Vince McMahon as a response to a rival promotion's attempt to enter the pay-per-view market, marked a pivotal moment in wrestling history. The event featured a team elimination format and showcased the much-anticipated rematch between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. The success of Survivor Series solidified pay-per-view as a profitable venture for WWE and contributed to the decline of the rival promotion, eventually leading to WWE's dominance in the industry. The event's impact and innovation continue to shape the wrestling landscape today.
