WWE is set to revive the traditional five-on-five Survivor Series elimination match on November 28 in Houston, with a cross-border theme pitting Team USA against Team Mexico. Rey Mysterio announced the concept on "What's Your Story?" with Stephanie McMahon, stating he discussed the idea with Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis. Mysterio did not confirm his own participation, noting the teams are still being assembled. This will be the first traditional Survivor Series elimination match since 2021, as WarGames has occupied the slot since 2022; WarGames is also expected to appear on the same card.
With no official participants named, speculation has focused on ten wrestlers who would fit the national themes and ongoing storylines. For Team USA, the predicted lineup includes United States Champion Trick Williams, World Tag Team Champions Bron Breakker and Austin Theory, Dominik Mysterio (born in San Diego), and former Olympian Chad Gable. Williams would lead the team after regaining the U.S. title in September, while Breakker and Theory bring established tag-team chemistry. Dominik's inclusion would intensify his feud with his father, and Gable's amateur wrestling background makes him a thematic fit, though his recent attempts to reconcile with lucha libre stars could create internal conflict.
Team Mexico predictions center on Rey Mysterio as captain, alongside Money in the Bank holder Penta, high-flyer Dragon Lee, AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix, and AAA fan favorite Mr. Iguana. Mysterio's potential participation would mark a career milestone ahead of a reported 2027 retirement. Penta's briefcase adds cash-in intrigue, while the Lucha Brothers reunion (Penta and Fenix) and Dragon Lee's speed would give the team a distinct lucha libre identity. Mr. Iguana's inclusion would showcase AAA talent following the promotion's integration into the WWE family.
Several cross-team rivalries would deepen the match: Breakker and Theory feud with Penta and Je'Von Evans; Dominik and Rey Mysterio have a heated father-son conflict; and Gable's past disrespect of lucha libre as El Grande Americano clashes with his current outreach to Mysterio, Penta, and Fenix. These dynamics promise a match rich in storytelling beyond the national rivalry.
