WWE Survivor Series 2015: Traditional Elimination Match Winner and Reaction

Ryback, Jey Uso and Kalisto were the remaining survivors after defeating Sheamus, King Barrett and The New Day at Survivor Series on Sunday. Jimmy Uso and Sin Cara were also involved in the five-on-five elimination tag team match.

Ryback hit Shell Shocked on Sheamus to secure the winning pinfall.

Sheamus' life was more difficult after two of his partners left during the match. Jimmy eliminated Big E following an Uso Splash, which prompted Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to head to the back in order to tend to their fallen tag partner.

At that point, Sheamus knew his future looked bleak, per WWE Universe:

The New Day provided the best highlights of the match. They continue to be gold on the microphone when running down their opponents, per WWE:

Woods also showed up to Atlanta sporting a unique hairstyle, one he hoped would remain untouched during the match, per WWE Universe:

This match was a surprise since WWE didn't announce it was on the card before the pay-per-view. Plus, the pre-show featured a five-on-five elimination tag match, which many fans expected to be the only Survivor Series-style clash of the night.

The bout was a solid showcase for all 10 Superstars, including Barrett, who became a fourth member of The New Day after dancing outside the ring:

Sheamus looked strong despite taking the final pin. It wasn't close to Dolph Ziggler's comeback at last year's Survivor Series, but it represented forward momentum for The Celtic Warrior.

Building up Sheamus will be important for WWE if it is ever going to make him a credible WWE world heavyweight champion following his inevitable Money in the Bank cash-in, a point to which WWE Creative Humor alluded:

With many fans expecting that to happen at Survivor Series, the finish to the elimination match was particularly critical.