Behind the Scenes Scoop on WWE’s Challenges in Finalizing WarGames Entrant Order
The upcoming WWE Survivor Series: WarGames event, scheduled for November 29, 2025, is generating significant buzz due to internal creative disagreements regarding the Men’s WarGames match entrance order. According to a report from WrestleVotes, producers and creative staff have conflicting viewpoints on how to best showcase the wealth of star power in the competition. This complexity arises from the composition of the teams.
Key Teams and Star Power
The Men’s WarGames match features notable competitors. On the babyface side are:
- CM Punk
- Cody Rhodes
- Roman Reigns
- Jey Uso
- Jimmy Uso
Opposing them is the heel faction known as The Vision, consisting of:
- Bron Breakker
- Bronson Reed
- Logan Paul
- Drew McIntyre
- Brock Lesnar (accompanied by Paul Heyman)
The interaction among these major stars is expected to create dramatic moments during the event.
Recent Developments in Storylines
CM Punk’s recent success in winning the World Heavyweight Title has intensified rivalries, particularly with Logan Paul and The Vision. Tensions increased with Brock Lesnar’s surprising return, which reignited his rivalry with Roman Reigns. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul secured the man-advantage for their team on the November 24 episode of Raw by defeating The Usos.
Women’s WarGames Match
Another highlight of Survivor Series is the Women’s WarGames match. This match features:
- Rhea Ripley
- IYO SKY
- Alexa Bliss
- Charlotte Flair
- AJ Lee
They will face off against:
- Nia Jax
- Lash Legend
- Asuka (one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
- Kairi Sane (the other half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)
- Becky Lynch
Charlotte Flair gained the entry advantage for her team by defeating Asuka on November 28, 2025, during SmackDown.
Event Significance and Broadcast Details
This year’s Survivor Series is particularly historic. It marks John Cena’s final participation in the event and his last Premium Live Event before retiring at the close of 2025. Cena will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio. Their rematch is set in San Diego, Mysterio’s hometown, after Cena won the title in Boston.
Championship Matches
Additional championship bouts include:
- WWE Intercontinental Championship: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella
Event Logistics
Survivor Series: WarGames will take place at Petco Park in San Diego, California. This event is significant as it will be the first Survivor Series held outdoors and in a stadium environment. Fans can stream the event through ESPN’s platform in the United States and Netflix in various international markets, while the WWE Network remains available in selected regions.
