A report from WrestleVotes states that creative discussions are occurring backstage regarding the logistics of tonight’s Men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series: WarGames. The report indicates there is “creative contention” regarding the specific order in which the participants will enter the match structure. The report published on X states: “Sources indicate there is some creative contention over the entrance order for tonight’s men’s WarGames match. With the amount of star power in play, several scenarios were mapped out, and there are differing opinions.”
The disagreement stems from the composition of the teams involved in the main event bout. The Men’s WarGames match features a team consisting of CM Punk, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso. These five competitors will face the team of The Vision (Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed), United States Champion Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and Brock Lesnar, accompanied by Paul Heyman. The primary logistical challenge cited regarding “star power” involves balancing the presentation of Reigns, Punk, and Rhodes within a single unit.
Sources indicate there is some creative contention over the entrance order for tonight’s men’s WarGames match. With the amount of star power in play, several scenarios were mapped out, and there are differing opinions.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) November 29, 2025
Men’s WarGames Storyline Background
The storyline leading to this match involved a months-long rivalry between CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso against The Vision. Following Seth Rollins’ exile from The Vision after Crown Jewel, Punk won the vacant World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI. The hostilities escalated when The Vision and Logan Paul interrupted Punk, leading to brawls involving Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes.
The team lineups were solidified following a brawl on the episode of Raw following the initial challenge. During this confrontation, Brock Lesnar made his return to attack Punk and Rhodes. Roman Reigns subsequently made his return to attack his longtime rival Lesnar. Regarding the match advantage, Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul defeated The Usos on the November 24 episode of Raw, securing the entry advantage for their team. This means the team of Lesnar, McIntyre, Paul, and The Vision will send the first additional entrant into the match.
Women’s WarGames Match Details
The event also features a Women’s WarGames match. The team of Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and the returning AJ Lee will face the team of Nia Jax, Lash Legend, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), and Becky Lynch. This match centers on the return of AJ Lee, who appeared on the September 5 episode of SmackDown to aid her husband, CM Punk. Lee’s involvement led to a rivalry with Becky Lynch, who subsequently joined the opposing team after attacking Lee during her entrance.
The other primary conflict involves Rhea Ripley and her former allies. After The Kabuki Warriors turned on Iyo Sky, Ripley and Sky aligned against them. The conflict expanded to include Nia Jax and NXT’s Lash Legend, who interfered in matches against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, helping The Kabuki Warriors win the tag team titles. Unlike the men’s match, the advantage in the Women’s WarGames match belongs to the team of Ripley, Flair, Lee, Sky, and Bliss. Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka on the November 28 episode of SmackDown to earn the WarGames advantage for her team.
John Cena’s Final Survivor Series
Tonight’s event marks a significant milestone for John Cena, as it is his last appearance at Survivor Series and his final Premium Live Event as an in-ring performer due to his impending retirement at the end of 2025. Cena will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio. Cena won the title—the first Intercontinental Championship of his career—from Mysterio on the November 10 episode of Raw in Boston. Mysterio subsequently demanded a rematch to take place in his hometown of San Diego, which Cena accepted.
Additional Championship Matches
The card includes a singles match for the Women’s World Championship. Champion Stephanie Vaquer will defend her title against Nikki Bella. The two had formed an alliance in September, but Bella turned on Vaquer on the November 10 episode of Raw, attacking her with the title belt after a successful defense. Bella stated she did not return to be a sidekick and demanded the title match.
Event and Broadcast Information
Event: Survivor Series: WarGames (2025).
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, California.
Venue Notes: This is the first Survivor Series to take place in an outdoor venue and the first to be held in a stadium. It is also the first stadium WarGames match since July 1988.
Streaming Information:
The event is available on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service in the United States. This is part of the new partnership that began in 2025. Internationally, the event will broadcast on Netflix in most markets. The event remains available on the WWE Network in countries where pre-existing contracts prevented the transfer to Netflix.
Confirmed Match Card:
- Men’s WarGames Match: CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso vs. The Vision (Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed), Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman).
- Women’s WarGames Match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee vs. Nia Jax, Lash Legend, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), and Becky Lynch.
- WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio.
- Women’s World Championship Match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella.
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