Since the first event took place on Thanksgiving in 1987, wrestling fans have celebrated the holiday every year. However, this weekend, 20 WWE performers will not have their bread broken around the table as the WWE Survivor Series aims to end certain rivalries in the brutal WarGames battle. The highly anticipated return of WWE superstar Randy Orton, who last night was revealed as a member of Team Cody on Monday Night Raw, is also scheduled to happen this weekend.
The WWE Women’s division will also take up arms inside the structure created by the adored late NWA Champion, Dusty Rhodes, and fight alongside the men’s division inside the double-steel cage. Damage CTRL, now under the direction of Bayley and featuring Asuka and Kairi Sane in addition to IYO SKYE, is poised to challenge “The Man,” Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair. There is no word on whether each team will enter two more people to make it a five-on-five match, but because Smackdown is happening this weekend, things could change.
In his already brilliant career, The Miz is going through a purple phase once more as he challenges the all-conquering Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Will Gunther’s onslaught finally come to a halt under the WWE Champion and former “The Real World” star, or will the Imperium leader continue his march to become the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion in history? This is a title that The Miz is familiar with.
Santos Escobar will take on Carlito, who just made a comeback to the WWE, after turning his back on fellow LWO stablemate Rey Mysterio. Tensions between the two broke out on WWE Smackdown when Escobar attacked Rey Mysterio’s leg, causing a “injury,” and Carlito intervened to defend the honour of the WWE Hall of Famer. Carlito blamed Escobar for costing Rey Mysterio his WWE United States Championship against Logan Paul at WWE Crown Jewel.
Though Rhea Ripley defends her Women’s Championship against Zoey Starks in what may be a career-changing performance for the younger Starks, it wouldn’t be a WWE show without Mami, who is usually on top. The little issue of Damian Priest carrying that Money in the Bank suitcase also needs to be addressed. This will undoubtedly result in a title reveal at any time or place, possibly even during a WarGames game.
What is the WarGames match?
Originating in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), the WarGames match is a distinct and furious professional wrestling bout that eventually became a mainstay in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) before being picked up by other wrestling firms. The father of Cody Rhodes, who will participate in this year’s match, Dusty Rhodes, a legendary wrestler who was also a creative force behind many ground-breaking innovations in the industry, came up with the idea for the match.
Usually, two teams compete in a WarGames encounter, which is known for its structure as “The Match Beyond.” The match is held inside a sizable steel cage that has two rings and encloses both rings. The contestants are placed in a frightening and claustrophobic atmosphere as the cage is typically roofed over.
In a WarGames match, two teams, typically with four or five players apiece, compete. One player from each team enters the cage to start the action, usually one at a time. One side gains a numerical advantage when more players from the other team or both teams join after a predetermined amount of time.
After every player enters the cage, the match is known as “The Match Beyond,” where submission or surrender is the only option to win. Neither count-outs nor pinfalls exist. A team needs to subdue or surrender a member of the other team in order to win the WarGames match. This usually entails putting an opponent under a submission hold or forcing them to submit because of their severe disadvantage.
What matches have been announced for WWE Survivor Series 2023?
There is one more WWE show to take place this week (WWE Smackdown), but currently, the WWE Survivor Series 2023 card is as follows (card of course subject to change)
- Men’s War Games Match: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, and “Senor Money in the Bank” Damian Priest)
- Women’s War Games Match: Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Shotzi, and Becky Lynch vs. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Kairi Sane, Asuka, and WWE Women’s Champion Iyo Sky)
- Women’s World Championship Match: Zoey Stark vs. Rhea Ripley (c)
- Intercontinental Championship Match: The Miz vs. Gunther (c)
- Carlito vs. Santos Escobar
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Chelsea Gren and Piper Niven (c) vs. Tegan Nox and Natalya
Where can I watch WWE Survivor Series
TNT Sports Box Office will be carrying the event, which will commence at 1am on Sunday November 26 2023 GMT for the price of £19,96. More details on how to order through TNT Sports Box Office are available through the company’s official website.