sportsDRIVER: Chase ElliottBORN: Nov. 28, 1995HOMETOWN: Dawsonville, GeorgiaCREW CHIEF: Alan GustafsonTWITTER: (at)ChaseElliottNOTEWORTHY: The son of Hall of Famer Bill E

For the 30th time in the companys history, WWE takes over Thanksgiving week with its annual Survivor Series pay-per-view -- and this years edition offers no shortage of star power.Former WCW champion Goldberg makes his first appearance in a WWE ring since 2004, as he faces off with a familiar foe in?Brock Lesnar?in the main event at Torontos Air Canada Centre.In a nod to its original format, the WWE will also roll out three traditional Survivor Series elimination tag team matches, and this time all three will pit members of the Raw and SmackDown Live brands against each other. The most important matches of the six-bout card, however, at least in the long term, just might come in a pair of inter-promotional title bouts. Both the intercontinental and cruiserweight championships are on the line, and the result in either match could alter the landscape of the current brand extension.Lets take a closer look at whats at stake in each matchup heading into Sunday.Brock Lesnar vs. GoldbergThere have been plenty of highs and lows in the buildup to this grudge match, from Goldbergs emotional return on the Oct. 17 episode of Raw in Denver to the botched (and abandoned) promo from Lesnar and Paul Heyman one week later in Minneapolis.But through it all, WWE has stuck to its guns in building this feud without having the two combatants make physical contact with each other -- and thats gone a long way towards retaining the element of must-see curiosity as to exactly what this match will look like.Goldberg is not only 12 years removed from his last match, hes one month shy of turning 50. Fans caught a glimpse of the kind of shape hes is in during Mondays go-home episode of Raw, when he tore off his shirt to manhandle a group of security guards. Two weeks earlier, he stumbled while brawling with Rusev before lifting up the Bulgarian Brute and delivering his patented jackhammer move.Its difficult to know, however, exactly what to expect outside of the assumption that it will be physical. Goldberg said as much during multiple interviews on ESPN platforms, going as far as admitting he fully expects to be in the hospital after the match.Goldberg feasted on squash matches during his initial rise in WCW and was never considered a great worker. In fact, he was booed out of the building during his last WWE match -- a WrestleMania XX victory over Lesnar -- due to the crowds knowledge that both were set to leave the company. But hes consistently trained in various disciplines of martial arts since his 2004 departure, and hell likely implement those stiff and realistic strikes into his move set come Sunday.As far as what happens in the match, it likely depends upon Goldbergs true intentions moving forward. He told ESPN.com in October that this is a one-time appearance, and yet he showed interest in the idea of Sundays match evolving into future opportunities.Its logical to expect that Lesnar, still a top draw for WWE in his part-time role at 39, would go over. The recent history of ex-WCW stars making nostalgic returns only to job out (see Sting at WrestleMania 31) supports this theory. But if Goldberg has plans to extend his comeback to WrestleMania 33 next April, an upset victory isnt entirely out of the question.It all depends, of course, on how well Goldberg looks and feels on Sunday. For a performer so reliant upon intimidation and physicality, its fair to question whether he can channel enough of the Goldberg of old without looking too much like an old Goldberg.No one ever said playing fantasy booker with a 49-year-old this far removed from his most recent match was an exact science.Mens 5-on-5 elimination match: Raw vs. SmackDown Live(Kevin Owens,?Chris Jericho,?Roman Reigns,?Braun Strowman?and?Seth Rollins?for Raw;?AJ Styles,?Dean Ambrose,?Randy Orton,?Bray Wyatt?and?Shane McMahon?for SmackDown)WWE has done a decent job of building anticipation for this classic Survivor Series style match, despite the fact that nothing tangible is at stake outside of promotional bragging rights (and stern warnings not to fail from Raw commissioner?Stephanie McMahon?and SmackDown legend The Undertaker).The timing of The Undertakers return on Tuesday was an interesting wrinkle in this one. Not only did he cryptically announce his return to active duty beyond just an annual WrestleMania appearance, one has to assume the seeds for his next feud will be planted during this match.Chris Jericho certainly teased as much with a tweet he sent out in the early morning hours after SmackDown Live. But outside of?The Undertakers?presence, there are plenty of storylines to keep a?close eye on within this match.Is SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahons involvement in this match more about drawing eyeballs, or is it a strategic opportunity to escalate his sibling rivalry with sister Stephanie (and by proxy, his brother-in-law?Triple H)? How might SmackDown mascot?James Ellsworths?presence affect the ongoing feud between AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose? And?what happens?with the brewing Shield reunion between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, especially in a match against Ambrose?Whichever brand ends up winning the match is likely inconsequential. The real intrigue surrounds which superstar will get the biggest push as the sole survivor. Considering the time put into his recent push as a solo act, Braun Strowman, who will likely face off at some point against former teammate Bray Wyatt, could prove to be a wild card in this regard.Womens 5-on-5 elimination match: Raw vs. SmackDown Live(Charlotte Flair,?Bayley,?Nia Jax,?Alicia Fox?and?Sasha Banks?for Raw;?Nikki Bella,?Becky Lynch,?Alexa Bliss,?Carmella?and?Naomi?for SmackDown)This match offers an interesting contrast between the depth of SmackDowns team and the top-heavy star power on Raw. Outside of that dynamic, there hasnt been much of a storyline in the buildup (not to mention much at stake in the match).Tuesdays go-home episode of SmackDown featured a run-in from the Raw team, as all five members emerged from the crowd to take down Nikki Bella before the cavalry arrived to even things out. But the sequence demanded a sizable suspension of disbelief, as we saw uber-babyface Bayley take part in a 5-on-1 stomping, which took something away from the overall moment.One thing was certain from the melee: Even though Becky Lynch is the SmackDown champion, Bella remains the brands biggest draw, and seeing the rekindling of her rivalry with Raw champion Charlotte was a fun wrinkle. Bella, who has been stuck playing the role of helpless babyface in an underwhelming feud with Carmella of late, may not need a belt to justify her star status, but the rub that comes with being the sole survivor surely wouldnt hurt her cause in this case.10-on-10 tag team elimination match: Raw vs. SmackDown Live(The New Day,?Sheamus?&?Cesaro,?Luke Gallows?&?Karl Anderson,?Enzo Amore?&?Big Cass?and?The Shining Stars?for Raw;?Heath Slater?&?Rhyno,?The Hype Bros,?American Alpha,?The Usos?and?Breezango?for SmackDown)The ring apron will be as crowded as ever for this one, which should provide a nostalgic visual to the early days of Survivor Series. From there, it will be interesting to see how bitter enemies coexist on the same team, with plenty of potential for spinoffs into new feuds.The ongoing feud between Gallows & Anderson and Enzo & Big Cass has been hot, and its conceivable that their hatred for each other could lead to Raws demise. The New Days loss on the go-home Raw proved some more vulnerability as well, but if were looking at it with a traditional booking approach, theyll persevere at Survivor Series.Its hard to say exactly what kind of positives can come from this match, but the team that could undoubtedly benefit most from the push of being sole survivors would be American Alpha, which saw what should have been a hot feud with The Usos curiously put on the back burner of late.WWE Intercontinental Championship: The Miz (c) vs. Sami ZaynIn terms of WWEs immediate future within its current brand extension, this is the most important match on Sundays card. The stipulation in place is that if?Sami Zayn?wins, the title comes with?him back to the Raw brand.The Mizs?surprise victory over?Dolph Ziggler?on Tuesday, earning him his sixth career intercontinental title reign, added a late wrinkle to this one and shouldnt rob too much from its potential to?steal the show on Sunday inside the ring. Whats most intriguing in this case, however, is what happens after the match.Theres been enough teasing in recent weeks from SmackDown general manager?Daniel Bryan?that a trade of Miz to the Raw brand was possible. Considering Raws inconsistent run of late in the?court of public opinion from fans, the addition of a great talker like The Miz could certainly help matters.Should he lose the belt to the very deserving Zayn, whos floundered since a seemingly career-altering victory over Owens in July, it would put the intercontinental title back on Raw. Without the lingering value of holding the title, it wouldnt be inconceivable at that point to see The Miz follow him to Monday nights. Just the same, there has been equal chatter of late from Bryan on Talking Smack about how unhappy both Zayn and Cesaro are on Raw, and that he would welcome seeing at least one of them head to the land of opportunity that is SmackDown; even in a loss, and maybe especially so, Zayn could use a fresh start.However it ends up playing out, a minor shakeup of the rosters just four months into the brand split could go a long way in keeping things fresh as things closer to the Royal Rumble and the start of WrestleMania season.WWE cruiserweight championship: The Brian Kendrick (c) vs. KalistoThis match also features a potentially landscape-changing stipulation, wherein if Kalisto wins, both the title and the entire cruiserweight division would follow him back to the SmackDown brand.In a way, WWE may have already tipped its hand as to the result of this match, thanks to the recent announcement that 205 Live, a new cruiserweight-exclusive show debuting Nov. 29, will be filmed in the same arena each week as SmackDown Live on Tuesday nights.Despite the top-shelf heel work in recent months from?Brian Kendrick, who captured the title from inaugural champion?TJ Perkins?last month at Hell in a Cell,?Kalisto?appears made?for?the?cruiserweight division and could do well as its face.Wholesale Air Max . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. 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The drivers are in order of seeding for the 10-race playoffs:No. 2 Ford, Penske RacingDRIVER: Brad KeselowskiBORN: Feb. 12, 1984HOMETOWN: Rochester Hills, MichiganCREW CHIEF: Paul WolfeTWITTER: (at)keselowskiNOTEWORTHY: Has been one of the fastest drivers this season, but has yet to put it together in the new Chase format. He failed to qualify for the finale in 2014 and 2015.---No. 18 Toyota, Joe Gibbs RacingDRIVER: Kyle BuschBORN: May 2, 1985HOMETOWN: Las VegasCREW CHIEF: Adam StevensTWITTER: (at)KyleBuschNOTEWORTHY: The reigning Sprint Cup champion has four wins this season, but his consistency has been up and down.---No. 11 Toyota, Joe Gibbs RacingDRIVER: Denny HamlinBORN: Nov. 18, 1980HOMETOWN: Chesterfield, VirginiaCREW CHIEF: Mike WheelerTWITTER: (at)dennyhamlinNOTEWORTHY: Hamlin opened the season with a win at the Daytona 500. Hes still seeking his first championship, and the final pit stop in the 2014 finale cost him the title.---No. 4 Chevrolet, Stewart-Haas RacingDRIVER: Kevin HarvickBORN: Dec. 8, 1975HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CaliforniaCREW CHIEF: Rodney ChildersTWITTER: (at)KevinHarvickNOTEWORTHY: Won the first version of NASCARs elimination Chase in 2014, then finished second in the championship race last year. Has been plagued by pit crew issues that have cost him several wins over the last three years.---No. 19 Toyota, Joe Gibbs RacingDRIVER: Carl EdwardsBORN: Aug. 15, 1979HOMETOWN: Columbia, MissouriCREW CHIEF: Dave RogersTWITTER: NoneNOTEWORTHY: Edwards drives for powerhouse JGR, which has all four of its drivers in the Chase. Despite the depth, only one JGR driver made it to the finale last year.---No. 78 Toyota, Furniture Row RacingDRIVER: Martin Truex Jr.BORN: June 29, 1980HOMETOWN: Mayetta, New JerseyCREW CHIEF: Cole PearnTWITTER: (at)MartinTruexJr56NOTEWORTHY: Truex is back in the Chase this year after making it to the finale last year. As a sister team to Joe Gibbs Racing, the move to Toyota has led to wins in two crown jewel races this year, the Coca-Cola 600 and the Southern 500.---No. 20 Toyota, Joe Gibbs RacingDRIVER: Matt KensethBORN: March 10, 1972HOMETOWN: Cambridge, WisconsinCREW CHIEF: Jason RatcliffTWITTER: (at)mattkensethNOTEWORTHY: Is looking for redemption after last years Chase, in which a feud with Joey Logano led to his suspension.---No. 48 Chevrolet, Hendrick MotorsportsDRIVER: Jimmie JohnsonBORN: Sept. 17, 1975HOMETOWN: El Cajon, CaliforniaCREW CHIEF: Chad KnausTWITTER: (at)JimmieJohnsonNOTEWORTHY: The six-time NASCAR champion has not won a title since 2013. Hes carried the flag for Hendrick Motorsports this season with two victories.---No. 22 Ford, Team PennskeDRIVER: Joey LoganoBORN: May 24, 1990HOMETOWN: Middletown, ConnecticutCREW CHIEF: Todd GordonTWITTER: (at)joeyloganoNOTEWORTHY: Didnt make the Chase finale last year in part because of a feud with Matt Kenseth.dddddddddddd Has not had as strong a season as he did the last two years, when he was a title favorite.---No. 42 Chevrolet, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix SabatesDRIVER: Kyle LarsonBORN: July 31, 1992HOMETOWN: Elk Grove, CaliforniaCREW CHIEF: Chad JohnstonTWITTER: (at)KyleLarsonRacinNOTEWORTHY: Earned a spot in the Chase late last month with his first career victory. Is in his third season in the Cup Series and has turned up his performance the last month.---No. 14 Chevrolet, Stewart-Haas RacingDRIVER: Tony StewartBORN: May 20, 1971HOMETOWN: Columbus, IndianaCREW CHIEF: Mike BugarewiczTWITTER: (at)TonyStewartNOTEWORTHY: Missed the first eight races of the season with a broken back, but returned to win on the road course at Sonoma to earn a Chase berth in his final season before retirement.---No. 41 Chevrolet, Stewart-Haas RacingDRIVER: Kurt BuschBORN: Aug. 4, 1978HOMETOWN: Las VegasCREW CHIEF: Tony GibsonTWITTER: (at)KurtBuschNOTEWORTHY: Busch has had a quiet year, with one victory but steady consistency. Hes one of three Stewart-Haas Racing drivers in the Chase.---No. 34 Ford, Front Row MotorsportsDRIVER: Chris BuescherBORN: Oct. 29, 1992HOMETOWN: Prosper, TexasCREW CHIEF: Bob OsborneTWITTER: (at)Chris-BuescherNOTEWORTHY: Last years Xfinity Series champion earned a spot in the Chase by winning the rain-shortened race at Pocono. Still had to fight to stay within the top-30 in points to lock in his berth.---No. 24 Chevrolet, Hendrick MotorsportsDRIVER: Chase ElliottBORN: Nov. 28, 1995HOMETOWN: Dawsonville, GeorgiaCREW CHIEF: Alan GustafsonTWITTER: (at)ChaseElliottNOTEWORTHY: The son of Hall of Famer Bill Elliott has had a strong rookie year as Jeff Gordons replacement. He won the pole for the Daytona 500 and is only one of two Hendrick Motorsports drivers to make the Chase.---No. 3 Chevrolet, Richard Childress RacingDRIVER: Austin DillonBORN: April 27, 1990HOMETOWN: Welcome, North CarolinaCREW CHIEF: Slugger LabbeTWITTER: (at)austindillon3NOTEWORTHY: Making his first Chase appearance in his third full Sprint Cup season. Is still seeking his first career Sprint Cup victory.---No. 1 Chevrolet, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix SabatesDRIVER: Jamie McMurrayBORN: June 3, 1976HOMETOWN: Joplin, MissouriCREW CHIEF: Matt McCallTWITTER: (at)jamiemcmurrayNOTEWORTHY: Made his first Chase last season but was eliminated after the first round. Gave Chip Ganassi Racing two cars in the Chase for the first time in team history. ' ' '