WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 – A Night Of Utter Mayhem and Shocking Twists
Alright, let’s call it what it is. WWE’s final big show of the year, Survivor Series: WarGames, had a lot to prove. The year has been a rollercoaster of hits and misses, and this was the last chance to stick the landing before we roll into 2026. Staged in an outdoor arena for the first time—a bold move—the card was lean but mean, with only four matches. But man, each one felt like it had the potential to be an all-timer.
The question hanging in the chilly November air was simple: could they pull it off? Could they turn all that potential into pure, unadulterated pro-wrestling gold? Let’s dive into the glorious chaos and see if WWE ended the year with a bang or a whimper in what was Survivor Series.
Women’s Survivor Series WarGames: A Brutal Masterpiece
Match: Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, A.J. Lee, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Asuka, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane & Becky Lynch
Kicking off the night with the women’s WarGames match was a stroke of genius. Starting with Charlotte Flair and Asuka? That’s like starting a rock concert with a face-melting guitar solo. Their chemistry is off the charts, and they gave us a fantastic five-minute clinic before the real anarchy began.
The new entrance format, where wrestlers brought their favorite toys to the ring, was a chaotic delight. It felt less like a wrestling match and more like a scene from Mad Max. This match was paced to perfection. WarGames can sometimes feel like a slog, but these women told a story that kept you glued to the screen. Every kendo stick, every table, every trash can was used with beautiful, destructive creativity.
Speaking of beasts, Lash Legend looked like an absolute monster. Bringing her in last was a smart play, putting a massive spotlight on the newcomer and letting her run wild. The final minutes were a whirlwind of false finishes that had the crowd on its feet. Iyo Sky delivered her signature, insane moonsault off the cage onto a pile of humanity, but the night belonged to A.J. Lee. Watching her lock in the Black Widow on Becky Lynch for the submission win was a perfect, goosebump-inducing moment. This wasn’t just a hot start for Survivor Series; it was a five-alarm fire.
Intercontinental Title: The Best Kind of Overbooked Mess
Match: John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio
John Cena’s championship matches always feel like a big deal, and this was no exception. The match started a bit slow, but then came the “Dirty Dom” masterclass in heel tactics. Dominik Mysterio’s fake injury spot was pure gold, and the crowd absolutely ate it up. From that moment on, the match kicked into a higher gear. The ref getting fed up and booting The Judgement Day from ringside was the chef’s kiss.
The false finishes were agonizingly close, making you believe it was over a dozen times. And then, Cena, the absolute madman, pulls off a double Attitude Adjustment one last time. But the real shocker? Liv Morgan’s return, which looked like a classic babyface save… until it wasn’t.
Her heel turn, mirroring Cena’s own legendary turn, was a storytelling masterstroke that nobody saw coming. Dominik Mysterio winning the title back was a stunning swerve. It was an overbooked, chaotic, beautiful mess—the kind of pro wrestling that makes you jump out of your seat and scream at the TV.
Women’s World Title: The Calm Before the Main Event Storm
Match: Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella
Let’s be honest, following those first two matches is like being the band that has to play after Queen at Live Aid. The crowd needed a breather, and this match gave it to them. But don’t mistake that for a bad match. This was a solid, well-wrestled contest at Survivor Series. The booking played perfectly to Nikki Bella’s strengths as a dominating heel, allowing her to control the pace.
Stephanie Vaquer, however, is clearly the future. She’s got the crowd behind her, and her resilience was on full display. This was a classic story of the valiant babyface overcoming the odds. For Bella, it was one of the strongest in-ring performances of her career. Vaquer got the win, as she should have, cementing her place as a leader in the women’s division. It was exactly what it needed to be: a solid match that let everyone catch their breath before the final war.
Men’s WarGames: A Tale of Two Matches
Match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso & Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul & Brock Lesnar
Starting with CM Punk and Bron Breakker was an interesting choice, but their opening five minutes felt like they were wrestling in quicksand. It was slow, plodding, and sucked some of the energy out of the building. Thank goodness for Logan Paul.
Once the social media megastar entered the cage, the match finally found its rhythm. Weapons came out, blood was drawn (Cody’s eye injury was a nice touch), and the action intensified. The spot with Paul and Rhodes trading punches on top of the cage was a definite highlight. But the whole “Yeet” fest felt a little corny for a match that’s supposed to be a blood feud.
The real meat of the match was the brawling between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar outside the cage before the bell officially rang—a chaotic preview of the carnage to come. Once all ten men were locked inside, it was non-stop, high-impact chaos. But the finish? A total letdown. A masked man interfering to help secure the win felt cheap. For a match with such a star-studded lineup, ending it with a whimper was a bizarre choice. The middle was fantastic, but the beginning and end left a lot to be desired.
