Over the years fans have seen a number of interesting gimmick matches on WWE programming, but so far the Iron Survivor Challenge has not been used on the WWE main roster.
WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select is reporting that they asked about the status of the Iron Survivor Challenge potentially being used on the main roster following the news of NXT TLC replacing NXT Deadline in December.
According to the report a source noted that the match has been discussed for potential use on the main roster, but couldn’t confirm if the absence of the Iron Survivor Challenge in NXT this year means it’s more likely to be used on the main roster. One source added that the match could fit into a few of the current main roster storylines, such as the Undisputed WWE Championship picture.
The rules for the Iron Survivor Challenge are as follows:
– Five Superstars will compete in this unique 25-minute match as they battle each other and the clock.
– Two Superstars will start the match and every five minutes a new Superstar will enter the match until all five are in the ring.
– The goal is to have the most falls when the clock hits 25 minutes.
– Falls can be won at any time via pinfall, submission or disqualification.
– When a Superstar scores a fall, they will earn one point.
– However, when a Superstar loses a fall, that Superstar must pay the penalty. They are forced out of the ring and into a penalty box for 90 seconds.
– Once the 90 seconds are up, the Superstar can re-enter the match.
– The Superstar who has scored the most falls when the clock hits 25 minutes will be named the Iron Survivor and become the No. 1 Contender to the NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship, respectively.
Stay tuned for updates.