WWE WarGames Attached to Survivor Series Faces Criticism

WWE‘s strategy of linking the iconic WarGames match to its annual Survivor Series event has resulted in concerns over the diminishing allure of the match format. Initially celebrated for its transition from NXT to WWE’s main roster in 2022, WarGames has appeared to lose some of its unique appeal within just two years.

This year’s Survivor Series, scheduled for November 30, is set to feature two WarGames matches—one for the men’s division and another for the women’s. While fans anticipate stellar performances from the athletes, WWE critics argue that the stipulations are losing their past specialness.

Diehard WWE followers have been vocal about their disappointment, noting that the match structuring this year lacks the impactful storytelling once associated with WarGames. For instance, the widely expected development of the Bloodline civil war through WarGames was seen as predictable, and expanding it to a traditional five-on-five match format was deemed unnecessary by some fans.

Similarly, the women’s WarGames match has faced criticism for its lack of rationale, as the various intertwining storylines involved do not seemingly fit into the WarGames narrative. Critics of WWE’s current creative direction suggest that the match could have better served the Survivor Series as a traditional elimination tag team bout.

Some WWE observers suggest that keeping WarGames exclusive to Survivor Series risks undoing the specialness that once defined it, drawing parallels to how the Hell in a Cell match lost its intensity over time due to overexposure.

Meanwhile, high-profile potential matchups continue to generate buzz within the wrestling world. Attention has shifted to other events, such as a rumored WWE collaboration featuring Mike Tyson and Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41, following Tyson’s recent fight with Jake Paul that attracted millions of viewers.

The speculation about Tyson and Logan Paul’s possible involvement at the next WrestleMania event is supported by both men’s longstanding ties to WWE. Logan Paul, who has been wrestling part-time since 2022 and held the United States Championship, issued a challenge to Tyson shortly after his brother’s fight, teasing a potential segment at WWE’s marquee event.

On another front, professional wrestling star Kenny Omega is reportedly making a return to New Japan Pro-Wrestling with a planned match against Gabe Kidd, preceding his televised return to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Omega mentioned his objective to not be immediately necessary in AEW due to its stable performance, though insiders argue that his presence could refresh AEW’s programming in a time of sluggish ratings.

Breakker’s absence from regular programming had left his championship role inert until recently, when he was challenged by Sheamus for a match that ended inconclusively. Fans anticipate a potential title change come WrestleMania 41, where Sheamus is predicted to finally capture the Intercontinental Championship.

Lastly, LA Knight‘s ongoing midcard role has drawn attention amid his noticeable rise to prominence in the WWE landscape. Despite criticisms that his «star has dimmed,» Knight has continued to impress audiences while holding the United States Championship and is projected by analysts to ascend back to the main card at some point.