WWE Raw Highlights: Rhea Ripley’s Return Shapes Up Survivor Series WarGames Teams

The Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, set the stage for an eventful WWE Raw episode as teams for the upcoming Survivor Series WarGames matches took shape. Notably, the women’s division witnessed a pivotal return from injury by wrestler Rhea Ripley, who will compete alongside Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Iyo Sky, and Naomi. The team is poised to face Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Candice LeRae, Raquel Rodriguez, and Liv Morgan. The anticipation grows as the official lineup for the men’s WarGames match awaits confirmation, with murmurs surrounding Bronson Reed and Solo Sikoa‘s potential involvement.

CBS Sports provided comprehensive coverage throughout the night, capturing the unfolding drama. The evening commenced with Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez entering the ring, voicing their knowledge of Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair’s presence. Reinforcements soon arrived for the duo in the form of Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae. Jax dismissed any concern for Morgan and Rodriguez but expressed keen interest in a confrontation with Belair, Cargill, and Naomi. Consequently, the trio, accompanied by Iyo Sky, responded to the challenge.

As tensions escalated, the wrestlers took center stage until a dramatic turn of events saw Rhea Ripley’s unexpected return. Donning a protective face mask, Ripley made her announcement clear by exclaiming ‘WarGames!’ and subsequently headbutting Morgan, prompting the opposing team to retreat.

The night’s action continued with Bronson Reed securing a victory over Seth Rollins via pinfall, following a Tsunami move. The match was colored by the presence of several wrestlers, including Tanga Loa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu, who circled the ring. The Usos and Sami Zayn intervened to defuse the situation, later persuading Rollins—who has consistently hesitated to ally with Roman Reigns in WarGames—to reconsider his stance, saying, «I can’t stand next to Roman Reigns knowing what will happen if Reigns ends up on top again.»

Despite his reservations, the combined threat of Reed and Solo Sikoa appears likely to propel Rollins into Reigns’ faction. WWE has confirmed the finalized lineup for the women’s WarGames match, while Rollins’ refusal to align with Reigns stems from a mistrust of Reigns’ leadership following past power struggles.