As WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 approaches, many lapsed fans may find themselves intrigued by the high-stakes matches and complex storylines headlining the event. For those needing to catch up before the battle inside the unforgiving steel structure, here’s your guide to the major players and rivalries set to clash at Survivor Series.
The Bloodline Implodes in Men’s WarGames Match
The once-dominant Bloodline stable has fractured into a civil war, with the original faction led by Roman Reigns facing off against a new splinter group led by Solo Sikoa. Sikoa, who declared himself the new “Tribal Chief” after Reigns vanished following his title loss to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, has recruited members like Jacob Fatu and The Tongans to his side.
Upon his return, Reigns assembled his own “Original Bloodline” team consisting of Jimmy and Jey Uso, along with a surprising new ally – CM Punk. Though Punk had previously called out Sikoa’s group as “fake-ass Usos”, he’s now aligned with Reigns to settle their mutual scores inside WarGames.
Will The Rock Get Involved?
Rumors persist that Reigns’s famous cousin, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, could make an appearance to impact the WarGames match. Although The Rock’s busy Hollywood schedule, including filming the live-action “Moana” movie, would seemingly prevent his involvement, the recent disappointing box office performance of “Red One” may free him up for a shocking Survivor Series cameo.
Championship Clashes on the Card
In addition to the Bloodline drama, Survivor Series will feature several major title matches:
- World heavyweight champion Gunther vs. Damian Priest
- Intercontinental champion Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus
- United States champion LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Though there are no storyline connections between these bouts and the WarGames matches, they provide an opportunity for workhorses like Gunther and Breakker to showcase their skills against worthy challengers. The SmackDown writing team will certainly be paying close attention to crowd reactions for signs of who might be ready for higher profile angles.
Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley Anchor Women’s WarGames Match
The heated feud between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley, stemming from Morgan’s betrayal of her real-life girlfriend upon returning from injury, will take center stage in the women’s WarGames match. In storyline, Morgan celebrated winning Ripley’s relinquished title by kissing Dominik Mysterio and poaching Ripley’s Judgement Day stable while she was out of action. This saga has dominated the women’s division in recent months.
Morgan will lead her Judgement Day allies Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae into WarGames against a Ripley-captained squad of Bianca Belair, Bayley, Nia Jax, and Naomi. The tension among this thrown-together group, especially considering Bayley’s issues with Stratton and Jax, will test whether they can coexist as a unit long enough to secure the win.
Conclusion: Anything Can Happen Inside WarGames
While these storylines and matches provide the framework for Survivor Series, the unpredictable nature of the WarGames stipulation means that the event is bound to feature plenty of twists, turns, and surprise appearances. From CM Punk’s stunning alliance with Roman Reigns to the potential for The Rock to get involved, the chaotic battles inside the dual-ring cage will almost certainly create new narratives that shape the WWE landscape heading into Royal Rumble season.
For lapsed fans intrigued by this lineup, Survivor Series presents an ideal opportunity to jump back into the current WWE product. The high stakes of WarGames, combined with the culmination of long-running stories and the chance for new stars to emerge, make this a must-see event. As the WWE Universe eagerly waits to see if bloodlines can be repaired or if they’ll remain broken forever, these clashes inside and around the steel structure should be intense and captivating watching.
