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Bronson Reed Joins Team Bloodline For WarGames at Survivor Series

Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline has recruited their fifth member for the upcoming WarGames match and it might be a matter of huge concern for Roman Reigns and his teammates.

This week’s episode of SmackDown from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featured Sikoa and his cousins in a segment. Sikoa took the mic and asked Milwaukee to acknowledge him.

Roman Reigns then came out with Sami Zayn and The Usos and the two sides got into a brawl. Reigns took out Solo with a spear and then he came face to face with Jacob Fatu in the ring as others fought outside.

Before the Tribal Chief could get his hands on the Samoan Werewolf however, Bronson Reed attacked him from behind, revealing himself as the fifth member of the team consisting of Solo, Fatu, Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa.

The two teams then continued the brawl for a while. The segment finally ended with Reed and others standing tall after the former delivered a Tsunami to Roman Reigns:

Who Will Join Roman Reigns?

This wasn’t the only major development in the Bloodline story tonight. After getting beaten up during the brawl segment, the Usos urged Roman Reigns to ‘make the call.’

SmackDown then ended with a backstage segment where Roman finally decided to call his ‘Wiseman’ Paul Heyman. The call couldn’t connect, however, and Roman got an automated message saying that the number was out of service.

This segment makes things very interesting as Roman’s group is still one member short for WarGames. The big question now is if Paul Heyman will return before Survivor Series on November 30 and help them find a suitable name to finally complete the team.

Sami Zayn’s Return at WWE Crown Jewel Sets up Bloodline WarGames

At WWE Crown Jewel, The Bloodline defeated Roman Reigns & The Usos, with Solo Sikoa getting the pinfall over the OTC. The new Tribal Chief delivered Reigns only his second pinfall in 16 months after a series of Samoan Spikes, but what happened after the match

After the victory, Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu, and Tonga Loa, continued their assault on Reigns and The Usos. This beatdown was interrupted by Sami Zayn, who teased joining Solo after the pair were seen talking during this week’s Raw. Instead, Sami attacked Solo and aided Reigns and The Usos in fighting off The Bloodline. When Sami attempted to hit a Helluva Kick on Solo though, he collided with Reigns, while Sikoa was able to escape.

With Sami aligning with Reigns and The Usos against The Bloodline, the stage is set for a WarGames showdown at Survivor Series. Fans can expect an exciting four-on-four match inside the barbaric double structure as both sides aim to confirm their dominance in this Bloodline Civil War.

Reigns, Zayn, The Usos, and Sikoa have all competed in WarGames before, with each man remaining undefeated inside the structure. WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 will take place on November 30, from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest in the Bloodline saga, as the journey will take these eight men to Survivor Series and to WarGames.

Cody Rhodes’ November Schedule Skips Survivor Series In Vancouver

As Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes is kept busy every week, both in the ring and in various media appearances for the company. Rhodes is a regular at WWE Premium Live Events and has been since his return from injury in January 2023, but now the American Nightmare could be set to miss one of WWE’s biggest annual events.

On X, Rhodes shared his schedule for November which will see him appear on TV and also take part in WWE’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom. While Rhodes will be busy, the Undisputed WWE Champion isn’t listed to appear at Survivor Series on November 30.

Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 will take place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Rhodes was a part of last year’s event, where he led his team to victory against The Judgment Day and Drew McIntyre. Rhodes missed the previous year’s event due to his torn pectoral injury.

In the meantime, Rhodes will be a part of WWE Crown Jewel later today where he will take on World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. The winner will not only receive the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship but also a Super Bowl-esque championship ring. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Cody Rhodes and his future appearances for WWE later this month.

Special Start Time for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames on Nov. 30

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Premium Live Event is set to take place next month and a change has been made for the event.

The PLE is schueduled to take place on Saturday, November 30th and WWE’s official events page has listed the start of the show at 2:30pm local time, which would be 5:30pm ET.

It was previously listed as 3:30pm local time. Usually, the listing is 30 minutes ahead of the start of the show and would indicate a 6pm ET start time for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames instead of 7pm.

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This marks the second time WWE has changed the start time in months. Earlier this month, WWE Bad Blood PLE’s start time was also changed than what was planned originally. The shift in the start time took place due to a UFC event taking place on the same night.

However, this time around, no UFC event is scheduled for November 30th as of yet. UFC has several shows scheduled for every other Saturday in November, as well as the first two Saturdays in December.

There is currently no explanation for the shift in start time for WWE Survivor Series: WarGames. This will mark the third Survivor Series to take place in Canada, after 1997 in Montreal and 2016 in Toronto. However, this will be the first to be held in Vancouver.

Ahead of that show, WWE is set to host WWE Crown Jewel on November 2nd at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Keep an eye on SEScoops for the latest updates on pro wrestling and you can also visit our partner site MMANews.com for more UFC news.

Kevin Dunn was Missing Backstage at WWE Survivor Series WarGames

WWE’s Executive Vice President of Television Production was nowhere to be found last weekend at Survivor Series WarGames.

Survivor Series Wargames, the 36th Survivor Series Premium Live Event, saw the iconic double-ring cage stipulation be used on the main roster for the first time ever.

In the show’s opener, Team Bianca defeated Team Damage in the Women’s WarGames match, while The Bloodline stood tall at the end of the night over Team Brutes.

Kevin Dunn

Despite being in such an important role, Dunn wasn’t backstage at last weekend’s Premium Live Event, Fightful Select has confirmed.

The report specified that Dunn remains with WWE, and that there have not been any plans for him to not be working there anytime soon.

After Vince McMahon’s retirement earlier this year, questions arose about what role Dunn would have under the new regime led by Nick Khan, Stephanie McMahon, and Triple H.

Here to Stay

Earlier this year, it was reported that Dunn was expected to leave WWE within the coming 12 months, either of his own accord or by being forced out.

It has been said that Stephanie McMahon is no fan of Dunn, and that he is not a Triple H ‘guy’ either.

Speaking to the media ahead of Summerslam this year, Triple H namedropped Dunn as someone who will be a key part of the new vision for the company.

To take it [WWE] beyond where it is now, the only way we’re gonna do that is with a team. That’s with Steph [McMahon.] That’s with Nick Khan. That’s with myself. That’s with Kevin Dunn

Triple H.

Survivor Series WarGames Broke Several Records for WWE

The WarGames format for WWE’s annual Survivor Series Premium Live Event may be here to stay after the success of this year’s show.

Last weekend, WWE held its 36th Survivor Series event, which for the third time ever featured no traditional elimination tag team matches (after 1998 and 2002.)

Instead, fans saw two WarGames matches, with Team Bianca winning the opener and The Bloodline standing tall in the main event.

Record Breaker

In an internal memo obtained by Fightful Select, WWE highlighted many records that Survivor Series WarGames has shattered.

The memo says that this was the most-viewed Survivor Series on record, jumping 46% vs. 2021’s edition of the show.

Merchandise sales were also the best in the event’s history, up 20% from last year’s Survivor Series. 

The live gate was the highest, both for a Survivor Series and for any WWE event in Boston, an accolade Triple H referenced at the post-show press conference.

Fan enjoyment rating popped 48% vs. last year though it is unclear how exactly this metric is measured.

Social media video views were up year over year, with the TikTok of Roman Reigns sending Sami Zayn into the match garnering 13 million views alone.

The Future

There has been speculation that this year’s Survivor Series marked the end of the traditional elimination match, in favor of WarGames.

Speaking at the post-show press conference, Triple H said that “sometimes stuff needs a break for a while,” adding that it wasn’t solely his decision.

The WWE Head of Creative and Talent downplayed the idea that the iconic tag match is finished, adding “I don’t think we’re done with anything.”

Controversial Ex-Superstar Worked Backstage at WWE Survivor Series WarGames

Former WWE Superstar Brian Kendrick is seemingly back with WWE as a producer for the promotion.

Kendrick first joined WWE in 2002 and has made several returns, the most recent being in 2016 as part of the Cruiserweight Classic.

In January of the year, Kendrick asked for his release from the promotion, which was granted on February 1.

Survivor Series WarGames

Kendrick didn’t appear on-screen at last weekend’s WWE Survivor Series WarGames event, but he did have a role backstage.

Fightful Select reports that Kendrick worked alongside Jason Jordan to produce the SmackDown Women’s Championship match between Ronda Rousey and Shotzi.

Prior to his departure from WWE earlier this year, Kendrick had spent close to a year as a backstage producer for the WWE NXT brand.

After being attacked by Harland, Kendrick ‘resigned’ from his backstage role in order to face the now-AEW star, but the match didn’t take place due to Kendrick’s departure.

Controversy

The same day as his departure from WWE, it was announced that Kendrick would be making his AEW debut on the February 2, episode, in a match against Jon Moxley.

Hours after the announcement, the match was canceled due to controversial comments made by the former Cruiserweight Champion in the past.

Kendrick’s controversial claims include stating that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting was staged, and said in 2011 that the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center was faked with the use of holograms.

Kendrick had also claimed that the number of people killed during the Holocaust had been exaggerated and that gas chambers were used to delouse Jewish victims, rather than kill them.

Kendrick later apologized for the comments and has worked with Holocaust memorial groups to learn more and try and make amends.

“Terrified” – Becky Lynch Shares Reaction to Insane WarGames Spot

Becky Lynch emerged victorious in her first outing inside WarGames, but the match took its toll on The Man.

Last night’s Survivor Series WarGames event marked Lynch’s first match since Summerslam 2022, when she faced Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair.

Lynch was attacked by Damage CTRL on the Raw after Summerslam and made her TV return on this week’s SmackDown

Terrified

Becky Lynch was the final woman to enter WarGames, as Team Damage CTRL had won the advantage that their entries would be first.

It was The Man who proved to be the difference maker, as she won the match for her team after a dropkick off the top of the cage onto Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, both of whom were perched on a table.

Speaking on the Survivor Series WarGames post-show press conference, Lynch shared her reaction to trying the move earlier in the day.

“Lads, I was terrified [laughs.] No, I wasn’t terrified in the moment. I was terrified getting up there in practice today, I climbed up [the cage] as I wanted to see the height of it. And my palms were sweaty, knees weak, arms spaghetti [laughs].

“I was terrified getting up there in practice today.”

Becky Lynch.

The former Raw Women’s Champion explained how things felt much different when she hit the move in front of a passionate Boston crowd at the TD Garden.

“When you have the feeling and energy of the crowd, I feel like anything is possible. It’s the people that let you feel like you’re a superhero and make you feel like a superhero, so then you become a superhero. And God bless Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, I’m sure they’re feeling a lot worse than I am!”

Bianca Belair

The last time fans had seen Becky Lynch before this week, she had been trying to wrestle the Raw Women’s Championship away from Bianca Belair.

Speaking on the press conference, Lynch said that she had been in Ireland for her brother’s 40th birthday, before getting a call from her rival turned friend.

“She’s become a good friend. We started off as bitter enemies. Obviously I came in and used nefarious means to beat her [at Summerslam 2021.] But I’ve gained so much respect for this woman.”

h/t – Wrestling Inc

Triple H Gives Update on Future of Survivor Series Elimination Matches

What is the fate of the traditional Survivor Series elimination match, following the recent Survivor Series WarGames event?

The traditional elimination match has been a staple of the November Premium Live Event since the first Survivor Series in 1987, and the show was only tag-matches until 1991.

This week’s Survivor Series WarGames saw the iconic NWA/WCW match replace the traditional elimination match.

Not Over

This year’s Survivor Series marked the third time in history that the November show has featured zero traditional Survivor Series elimination matches (after 1998 and 2002.)

On the Survivor Series WarGames post-show, Triple H was asked by Pro Wrestling Illustrated if this year’s show is a sign that WWE is done with the elimination tag match.

“I don’t think we’re done with anything. I think that when we look at it together as a whole, it’s about what’s best for our fans in the moment, Sometimes stuff needs a break for a while. Sometimes you bring it back later and it’s iconic. ‘Oh my God, they’re going back to that!’ To say it’ll never happen again, I think is wrong.”

“Sometimes stuff needs a break for a while.”

Triple H on WWE’s lack of elimination tag matches at WWE Survivor Series WarGames.

Group Decision

Given how iconic the Survivor Series elimination match is, the decision to host no matches with the stipulation could not have been easy.

On the post-show, Triple H said that this wasn’t a call he made on his own, but rather a group effort.

“I think it was the right year [for a break from Elimination matches.] We all looked at it and decided internally that it was the right year to maybe freshen up the concept a little bit. Either the five-on-five tags and maybe even the straight-out Raw Vs. SmackDown [stipulations] were a bit tired and needed a refresh. So that’s what we did.”

Triple H didn’t name who else was a factor in the decision-making process regarding scrapping the Survivor Series elimination match type.

The King of Kings took over as WWE’s Head of Creative in July, replacing Vince McMahon in the role.

For the Fans

Triple H did not confirm that the traditional Survivor Series match-type is done, but did not confirm the future of WarGames either.

As he explained in the press conference, WWE is taking a wait-and-see approach, which works around the response by fans to the show.

“We try it out. We see where it goes. And we see if the fans enjoy it. Because at the end of the day, we’re just trying to give everyone the best entertainment that we can. So we try things on. If they [the fans] happen to like it, we stick with it. If it needs to tweak [we will.] You’re constantly evaluating everything you do. You have to. Otherwise, you stagnate and die.”

Triple H’s ‘evaluations’ of WWE since being appointed Head of Creative and Head of Talent have seen several released Superstars be brought back to the promotion.

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 Results, Takeaways: The Bloodline vs. The Brawling Brutes, New Champion

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 aired live tonight from the TD Garden in Boston, MA. The Bloodline battled The Brawling Brutes, Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens in a WarGames match in the main event.

  • 8 Best Moments From WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022

WWE Survivor Series 2022 Results

  • Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Mia Yim def. Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross in the Women’s WarGames Match
  • AJ Styles def. Finn Balor
  • Ronda Rousey def. Shotzi via submission to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship
  • Austin Theory def. Seth Rollins & Bobby Lashley to become the new United States Champion
  • The Bloodline def. The Brawling Brutes, Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens in the men’s WarGames match

Here are the takeaways from WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022:

Bianca Belair’s Team Won the Women’s WarGames match

Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and Mia Yim faced Bayley, IYO SKY, Dakota Kai, Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripely in the Women’s WarGames match to begin Survivor Series 2022. Bianca Belair and Dakota Kai started off the match.

The RAW Women’s Champion connected with a Dropkick but Dakota shrugged if off. Kai stood in between the two rings and tried to avoid Belair. Bianca caught her and slammed her to the canvas before launching her into the turnbuckle. Belair hit a shoulder tackle and lifted Kai up in a Fireman’s Carry.

Kai escaped by pulling on Bianca’s hair but it backfired as The EST whipped her into the steel cage. Bianca followed it up with a Backbreaker. Dakota sent Belair into the steel cage and booted the champ in the face a few times before posing in the corner.

Bianca elbowed Kai in the face and followed it up with a vertical Suplex. Iyo Sky entered the match and leveled Belair with a Dropkick. Damage CTRL had the advantage for the next few minutes. Iyo and Kai trapped Belair between the rings and Sky connected with a Spear through the ropes. Sky connected with an incredible springboard Dropkick that sent The EST flying across the ring.

Asuka entered the match and hit Dakota with a German Suplex. The Empress of Tomorrow and Iyo Sky stare-down as the crowd cheered. Sky connected with an Arm Drag but Asuka responded with a Hip Attack. The Empress hit a knee to the face and a Shining Wizard in the middle of the ring.

Belair got up and launched Dakota into the steel cage as Asuka connected with a Dropkick off the top turnbuckle on Sky. Asuka and Belair posed for the crowd before Bianca planted Dakota with a Suplex. Nikki Cross entered the match next and immediately grabbed a kendo stick from under the ring.

Cross slammed the steel cage door on Asuka’s face as she kept throwing garbage can lids into the ring. The crowd chanted “we want tables!” but Nikki ignored their pleas. Cross bashed Bianca with a trash can lid and followed it up with a Tornado DDT on the champion.

Nikki hit a Body Slam on Asuka and started smacking people with her jacket. Cross licked the cage like a lunatic. Alexa Bliss sprinted to the ring and Dropkicked a trash can lid into Dakota’s face. Bliss and Cross traded strikes in the ring. Alexa hit a Dropkick on her former tag team partner as Asuka hit Iyo with a Running Bulldog.

Belair ripped the kendo stick away from Cross and broke it in half. Nikki climbed to the top of the cage as Dakota and Iyo beat Belair down with kendo sticks. Cross laughed on the top of the cage before taking everyone out with a Crossbody.

Bayley entered the match and pulled a ladder out from under the ring. The Role Model brought another ladder into the ring as the crowd chanted “we want tables!” once again. Bayley grabbed a table and the crowd popped as she slid it into the ring. Bayley hit a Sunset Flip Powerbomb on Belair in the corner of the ring before Damage CTRL pinned Bianca against the cage with a table.

IYO hit on a Moonsault on Alexa Bliss and Damage CTRL posed in the ring as the crowd booed. Kai delivered a Senton to Asuka as the clock counted down. Mia Yim entered the match next and brought some more weapons into the ring.

Mia launched a trash can and Dakota while she was in midair and bounced Iyo’s face off another one. Yim launched Dakota into the steel cage and started booting her in the face. Cross jumped on Mia’s back and applied a Sleeper Hold. Yim escaped and hit a diving Crossbody through the ropes and onto Bayley in the other ring.

Everyone battled on the turnbuckles and was brought down with four Superplexes. Rhea Ripley then entered the match and hit Asuka with a Dropkick. Ripley delivered a knee to Belair’s face and slammed Bliss into the cage. Ripley hit Belair with a German Suplex and caught Alexa in midair. Ripley planted Bliss with a Suplex and hurled her into the cage.

Nikki Cross bounced around on the ropes as Iyo hit a running Dropkick on Asuka. Damage CTRL, Rhea, and Nikki dominated as the clock ticked down until Becky Lynch entered the match last. Becky ran to the ring and beat Damage CTRL down one by one.

Kai missed with a trash can lid and Becky slammed it over her head. Lynch raked Iyo’s face across the cage before unloading some strikes. Lynch ripped a trash can away from Nikki and put it over Sky’s head. Lynch connected with a Leg Drop off the 2nd rope as the crowd cheered. Lynch made her way towards Bayley and started talking trash.

The Man and The Role Model traded punches in the middle of the ring. Lynch got the better of the exchange and knocked Bayley down. Rhea Ripley got in Becky’s face and delivered a headbutt. Rhea went for Riptide but Becky escaped. Bayley distracted Becky and Rhea then hit the Riptide but Asuka broke up the cover.

Lynch planted Ripley with a DDT but turned around into a forearm to the face from Bayley. Bayley got Becky in the Tree of Woe in the corner and stomped her down to the mat. Bayley connected with the Rose Plant on the steel in between the rings but the Empress broke up the cover once again.

Everyone battled in the corner for a giant Tower of Doom spot. Belair set up for a Powerbomb but Nikki hit her in the ribs with a kendo stick. Nikki then delivered a Neckbreaker to Alexa Bliss. Bayley and Bianca had a rough-looking Powerbomb spot as Iyo climbed to the top of the cage. Sky Moonsaulted onto Belair and Mia Yim below and everyone was down again.

Nikki Cross busted out some handcuffs and tried to cuff Alexa to the cage. Bliss escaped and connected with a slam on top of a trash can. Asuka hit Ripley with a Codebreaker and then a Hip Attack. Ripley shrugged it off and launched Asuka into the cage. Mia Yim unloaded some kicks on Ripley but Rhea sent her crashing through a ladder in the corner of the ring.

Bayley and Bianca then brawled with Damage CTRL. Becky hit Dakota with a Manhandle Slam. Belair planted Sky with the KOD and then the two set up a table in the corner of the ring. Lynch then climbed to the top of the cage as Bianca sent Bayley into the steel. Lynch hit a Leg Drop/ Senton off the top of the cage and onto Dakota and Iyo below. Becky pinned Dakota Kai to win the Women’s WarGames match.

Jey Uso Told Roman Reigns About Sami Zayn’s Lie Last Night on SmackDown

Jey Uso informed Roman Reigns that Sami Zayn lied to him last night at WWE SmackDown. Roman Reigns told Jey that he needs to go out there and do what he says tonight. Reigns added that he is going to look Sami Zayn in the eyes and he will know if he’s telling the truth and where his loyalties are. Roman told Jey to focus on tonight and gave him a fist bump. Roman then instructed Paul Heyman to bring him Sami Zayn.

AJ Styles def. Finn Balor

Finn Balor squared off against AJ Styles tonight in a singles match. Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson were ringside for the match. Styles controlled the match early and targeted Balor’s knee with his attack.

The Phenomenal One delivered a Dragon Screw and followed it up with a Backbreaker. AJ unloaded some strikes but Finn battled back. Balor connected with a Backbreaker of his own and went for the cover but Styles kicked out at a one count.

Balor got AJ in the Abdominal Stretch in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Styles. AJ broke free but Balor hit him with a shot to the locker back. Styles responded with a forearm to the face but Balor got him back in the Abdominal Stretch in the middle of the ring.

Dominik tripped up AJ and a brawl broke out between the Good Brothers and Judgment Day. Karl Anderson and Dominik battled through the crowd as the match continued in the ring. Finn connected with a Slingblade but Styles responded with an Enziguri. Styles followed it up with a Suplex into the turnbuckle for a near fall.

Balor battled back and mocked AJ as he unloaded a bunch of kicks. AJ popped up but Balor hit him with another Slingblade for a two count. Finn went for a Styles Clash on AJ but the Phenomenal One escaped. Both superstars traded Pele Kicks and fell to the canvas as the TD crowd applauded.

Finn hit Double Knees to AJ’s ribs and went for the cover but Styles managed to kick out at two and the match continued. AJ flipped off the middle turnbuckle into a reverse DDT for a two count. Balor hit a Dropkick and climbed to the top turnbuckle.

Finn went for the Coup de Grace but Styles got out of the way. AJ locked in the Calf Crusher in the middle of the ring but Balor broke the hold by slamming Styles’ head off the apron several times. AJ and Finn traded punches in the ring and then chops to the chest. Styles hit a boot to the face and followed it up with the Phenomenal Forearm for the pinfall victory.

Ronda Rousey Retained the SmackDown Women’s Championship

Ronda Rousey defended the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Shotzi tonight at WWE Survivor Series WarGames. Shotzi dominated the match early and hurled Ronda into the steel steps.

Shotzi leveled Shayna Baszler ringside and rolled Ronda into the ring. Shotzi hit a Russian Leg Sweep and climbed to the top rope. The challenger went for a Crossbody but Ronda countered into a Powerslam. Shotzi went for a Leg Drop but Ronda countered into an Ankle Lock. Shotzi escaped with an Enziguri but Rousey got her in another submission hold.

Rousey choked Shotzi against the ropes and went for a knee strike but the challenger dodged it. Shotzi slammed Ronda on the ring apron and then followed it up with a DDT that sent both superstars tumbling to the floor. Shotzi took out Shayna Baszler once again and dumped Rousey over the barricade. Shotzi climbed on top of the barricade and hit a Crossbody that knocked over a bunch of “fans” in the front row.

Back in the ring, Ronda hit Piper’s Pit for a near fall. Ronda lifted Shotzi up again and hit another Piper’s Pit before applying an Armbar for the submission victory. Ronda Rousey is still the SmackDown Women’s Champion.

Roman Reigns Met With Sami Zayn

Roman Reigns asked Sami Zayn if he was talking to Kevin Owens last night at WWE SmackDown. Sami admitted that he did and said that he lied to Jey Uso because The Usos had a big match last night. Zayn stated that he just listened to Kevin Owens and told Roman that KO suggested that he turn on The Bloodline before they turn on him.

Reigns told Sami that he understands that he used to be friends with Kevin Owens, but needs to know if Sami is with them or against them. Zayn stated that he is with The Bloodline and will not let Roman Reigns down any night. Roman stared at Sami for a bit in silence before standing up. The Tribal Chief told Sami to get up and smiled at him. Reigns shared a hug with Sami but had a mean look on his face as Sami was thanking him.

Austin Theory Won the United States Championship

Seth Rollins defended the United States Championship against Austin Theory and Bobby Lashley in a Triple Threat match. Rollins Clotheslined Theory out of the ring and battled with Lashley to start off the action. Bobby sent Rollins to the apron and Theory tripped him up. Austin hurled Rollins into the barricade and stared at Lashley. Bobby chased him into the ring and Theory unloaded some punches.

Lashley lifted Theory up with ease and launched him into Rollins. Bobby planted Rollins with a slam and went for the cover but Theory pulled the official out of the ring (No DQ in a Triple Threat match).

Theory caught Rollins with a Clothesline as the action spilled out of the ring. Theory grabbed the steel steps and bashed Lashley in the face with them. Austin hit Rollins with the steps as well. Back in the ring, Theory connected with a Dropkick and went for the cover but Seth kicked out at two. Rollins battled back as the entire TD Garden sang his theme song.

Austin jumped on Bobby’s back for a Sleeper Hold but Lashley threw him over the top rope. Seth connected with a Pedigree on Bobby Lashley and went for the cover but the All Mighty powered out at two and the match continued. Theory threw Seth out of the ring and hit a Blockbuster on Lashley.

Theory got Lashley up for the A-Town Down but Bobby escaped. Lashley applied the Hurt Lock but Austin countered into a cover. Seth came out of nowhere with a Frog Splash and went for the cover but Lashley kicked out at two.

Bobby got both Rollins and Theory in the Hurt Lock at the same time. They both escaped and Rollins sent Lashley into the ring post before hitting Theory with a Superkick. Seth used Theory’s back as a platform and hit a Stomp on Lashley. Seth hit Theory with a Superplex and set up for the Falcon Arrow but Lashley hit Seth with a Spear. Austin fell on top of Seth Rollins and won the United States Championship.

Sami Zayn Proved His Worth to The Bloodline

Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, Jimmy and Jey Uso, and Solo Sikoa battled Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch, Kevin Owens, and Drew McIntyre in the men’s WarGames match in the main event of WWE Survivor Series. Jey Uso and Butch started off the match.

Jey and Butch trash-talked for the first minute of the bout. Butch took Jey down to the canvas and started bending back his fingers. Ridge Holland entered the match next and beat Jey down some more. Jimmy was about to enter the match but Roman Reigns instructed Sami to go to the ring.

The Honorary Uce beat Ridge down and patted Jey on the back. Jey was pissed and shoved Sami away. Butch capitalized with a Senton and McIntyre entered the match next. Sami and Jey argued about who was going to face Drew. Sami and Jey charged at the same time but McIntyre fought them off. Drew launched Sami across the ring with a couple of Belly to Belly Throws and then delivered a Spinebuster to Jey.

McIntyre joked that he’s feeling pretty Ucey and continued to beat Sami and Jey down. Jimmy Uso entered the match and brought a table inside the ring. Jimmy brought a couple more tables into the ring and Jey started arguing with Zayn once again. Jey and Sami shoved each other as Roman Reigns looked on in disgust.

Kevin Owens entered the match with a steel chair and beat the hell out of The Usos with the chair. KO hit Jimmy with a DDT on the chair and then hit Jey with a Cannonball in the corner of the ring. Owens connected with a Swanton on Jey and threw a chair at Jimmy’s head. Kevin Owens put Jimmy through a table as the clock counted down.

Solo Sikoa entered the match for The Bloodline and marched to the ring. Sikoa launched Butch into the steel cage and followed it up with a Samoan Drop. Owens launched Solo into the cage and hit him with Superkicks but Sikoa wouldn’t go down. Sikoa hit KO with a Back Body Drop onto the steel.

Sheamus entered the match and took a look at Roman Reigns before making his way down the entrance ramp. Sami Zayn entered the match and connected with a bunch of Clotheslines. The Celtic Warrior with a Powerslam and took out The Usos with a double Clothesline.

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns made his way to the ring as the crowd chanted his name. The bell rang and the match officially began with all 10 superstars in the ring. Roman hit a bunch of Superman Punches before the Brawling Brutes battled back. The Brawling Brutes, Sheamus and KO all delivered 25 Beats of the Bodhran on The Bloodline in between the two rings as the crowd cheered.

Sheamus leveled Roman Reigns with a knee to the face and fired up the crowd. Sheamus hit Solo with a Brogue Kick but Roman leveled the Celtic Warrior with a Spear. Roman went for the cover but Butch broke it up at two. Sami Zayn unloaded a ton of punches and shouted “that is the Tribal Chief! Do you understand who you are dealing with?!”.

Jey went for a Superkick but Butch ducked and Uso caught Sami. Jimmy went to check on Sami but Jey shoved him away as the crowd chanted “a**hole!” at Jey. The Usos hit Butch with the 1D but Ridge Holland broke up the cover. Reigns hit Ridge with a Spear through a table in the corner of the ring.

Sikoa planted Drew through a table with a Spinning Solo. KO hit Solo with a Stunner but Roman broke up the cover. Owens and Reigns stared at each other and started trash-talking. Reigns and Owens traded punches. Roman connected with the Superman Punch and went for a Spear but Owens countered with a Superkick. KO hit a Pop-Up Powerbomb and then a Stunner. Owens went for the cover but Sami Zayn prevented the official from counting to three.

The crowd chanted “Sami Uso!” as Owens and Zayn traded words. Roman grabbed Owen’s leg and Sami hit KO with a low blow as the crowd booed. Sami looked at Reigns and the Tribal Chief nodded. Sami hit Owens with the Helluva Kick and caught Kevin in his arms. Sami threw Owens down and instructed Jey to hit the Frog Splash. Jey hit Owens with the Frog Splash to win the WarGames match. Jey and Sami shared a hug as well and Zayn celebrated over Owens as Survivor Series WarGames went off the air.

Watch: Shotzi Gets Emotional Ahead of Title Match Tonight at WWE Survivor Series WarGames

Ronda Rousey will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Shotzi tonight at WWE Survivor Series.

  • WWE Survivor Series 2022 Preview

Shotzi earned the title match by winning a Six-Pack Challenge on a recent edition of SmackDown. Ronda Rousey has aligned with Shayna Baszler on the blue brand and the Queen of Spades brutally attacked Raquel Rodriguez last night on WWE SmackDown.

Raquel still showed up to be Shotzi’s partner in their tag team match against Ronda and Shayna, but wound up tapping out to an Armbar from the champion.

Ahead of her match against Ronda Rousey tonight at Survivor Series, Shotzi appeared on WWE’s The Bump and said she was dedicating the match tonight to her fathers.

It has been a really tough year and I’m finally feeling like I am finding myself again. And being in this position really proves that.

So I just have both my dads in mind this whole match. This is dedicated to them and this is everything that they have ever dreamed of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXiojMLwJ60

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 Coverage

WWE Survivor Series airs live tonight from the TD Garden in Boston, MA. The card features a men’s and women’s WarGames match, two title matches, and a grudge match.

Here is the card for tonight’s show:

  • Men’s WarGames Match: Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch, Drew McIntyre, and Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline’s Roman Reigns, Jimmy and Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Sami Zayn
  • Women’s WarGames Match: Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Mia Yim vs. Bayley, Dakota Kai, IYO Sky, Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripley
  • United States Championship Triple Threat match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory
  • SmackDown Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Shotzi
  • Finn Balor vs. AJ Styles

Our live coverage will begin alongside WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022 in the link below.

Best Tweets from WWE Superstars Going into Survivor Series: WarGames

WWE Survivor Series 2023 is just hours away, and this year’s show will feature a huge twist.

For the first time in history, the iconic WarGames stipulation will be used on WWE’s main roster, after being used in recent years in NXT.

Tonight’s show will see a stacked card for the fans in Boston, and the WWE Superstars have been busy on social media making their views clear.

After last night’s SmackDown, Drew McIntyre poked fun at the Bloodline, using the group’s catchphrase ahead of WarGames.

Paul Heyman won’t be entering WarGames with the rest of the Bloodline, but the Special Counsel has been strategizing with his team.

Bianca Belair was delighted with Becky Lynch being revealed as the final woman for her team in the Women’s WarGames match.

Not to be outdone, Asuka shared her plans for WarGames in a way fans of the Empress on social media should be used to.

https://twitter.com/WWEAsuka/status/1593813069561331712

Dakota Kai, who’ll be on Team Damage CTRL was quick to remind fans of her experience with WarGames.

Bobby Lashley is ready to add a fourth United States Championship reign to his resume ahead of his Triple threat match with Seth Rollins and Austin Theory.

Perhaps Austin Theory’s new, more serious attitude after losing Money in the Bank will see the youngest U.S. Champion in history regain the gold.

The Judgment Day’s Finn Balor is ready to finish his war with AJ Styles and the O.C. for good tonight when the two meet in singles action.

WWE Survivor Series will take place tonight, at the TD Garden in Boston, MA, and will be streamed on the WWE Network and Peacock.

Becky Lynch Training in Ireland Amid WWE Return Rumors

Becky Lynch is getting in fighting shape, ahead of her rumored return to WWE programming on this Friday’s SmackDown.

Lynch last competed at Summerslam 2022, marking a year since her return from pregnancy, where she unsuccessfully challenged Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair.

The Man suffered a shoulder injury during the title match, which has kept her on the shelf ever since.

Training

Lynch hasn’t competed on WWE TV in close to four months, but the former champion remains in impressive physical condition.

In one of her Instagram stories, Lynch shared that she was in Ireland at the time, and has been training at The Edge Gym with trainer James Swann.

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The Return

Lynch may have been in her native Ireland this week, but she is expected to be in Providence, Rhode Island tomorrow night.

WWE has confirmed that the fifth woman for Team Bianca ahead of this Saturday’s Survivor Series WarGames event will be revealed on tomorrow’s SmackDown.

It has been reported that Lynch will be the final woman in the WarGames match, and will team with Belair, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and Mia Yim.

The group will go up against Team Damage, consisting of Damage CTRL’s Bayley, Dakota Kai, and IYO SKY, as well as Nikki Cross and the Judgment Day’s Rhea Ripley.

This Saturday’s Premium Live Event will mark the first use of WarGames on the main roster, after previously featuring the iconic wrestling match type at WWE NXT events.

WWE Survivor Series: Match Card, Date & Time, How to Watch

WWE Survivor Series WarGames is the company’s next premium live event.

This year marks the 36th annual installment of Survivor Series. It was established in 1987, making it the second longest running yearly event in company history (behind only WrestleMania). This year’s event takes place in Boston, Massachusetts.

WWE Survivor Series WarGames Match Card

The following matches are confirmed for WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022:

  • Men’s WarGames Match: The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch), Kevin Owens, and Drew McIntyre vs. The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn)
  • Women’s WarGames Match: Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Mia Yim, and TBA vs. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky), Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripley
  • WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Shotzi
  • AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor
  • WWE U.S. Champion Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory

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When is WWE Survivor Series WarGames?

WWE Survivor Series WarGames takes place Saturday, November 26th from Boston, MA at the TD Garden. The main card of this premium live event starts at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

How to Watch

WWE Survivor Series WarGames streams live on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network internationally.

Kevin Owens Returns on SmackDown, Joins WarGames Against the Bloodline

Kevin Owens will step inside the iconic WarGames structure for the second time in his career after making his return to TV on this week’s SmackDown.

Owens had been missing from programming in recent weeks, with his most recent televised match being a six-man tag victory in September of this year.

Return and WarGames

This week’s SmackDown kicked off with a segment between the Bloodline’s Sami Zayn and The Brawling Brutes with Drew McIntyre.

After the Honorary Uce vowed that the Bloodline will win the Men’s WarGames match, Sheamus said that Zayn in particular wouldn’t appreciate their fifth member.

In the main event, Butch defeated Zayn in the SmackDown World Cup Tournament but was attacked by Solo Sikoa after the match.

When Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns arrived to take care of business, he was confronted by the returning Owens.

The two brawled until Owens turned his attention to Zayn, and the Tribal Chief took advantage with a Superman punch.

Reigns’ attempt to hit the spear did not work out, as Owens hit him with a knee to the face followed by a Stunner to send the Head of the Table reeling.

Injury

Owens involvement in the Men’s WarGames match is certainly interesting considering the injury he recently suffered.

At a WWE Sunday Night Stunner event in Madison, Wisconsin last week, Owens suffered an injury during his match with Austin Theory.

While he was able to finish the match, Owens needed the assistance of a referee to stand afterward, and it was reported that he had suffered an MCL sprain.

The former Universal Champion is scheduled to be on next week’s SmackDown, the go-home episode before Survivor Series WarGames.

WWE had Main Event Plans for Kevin Owens Before Injury (Report)

Kevin Owens’ return to WWE programming would have seen him thrust into the main event, had he not gone down with a recent injury.

Owens has been absent from programming as of late, with his most recent televised match seeing him compete in a six-man tag on SmackDown in September of this year.

At a WWE Live event earlier this month, Owens addressed his absence from TV, saying he is going to “kick everyone’s ass” when he is back.

The Injury

Any plans for Owens to kick ass won’t be happening anytime soon, as the Prizefighter suffered an injury at a WWE Live event last week.

Competing at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, Owens suffered an MCL sprain during his match with Austin Theory, and quickly finished with a Stunner.

After the match, Owens had to be helped to the back by the referee of the match.

Plans

Owens’ injury comes at a time when he hasn’t been featured on TV, but WWE did have plans that were going to start soon.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said that Owens was going to be the final man for the face team at Survivor Series WarGames.

Had he not suffered the injury, Owens would have likely teamed with The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch,) and Drew McIntyre.

The four tackled the Bloodline on last week’s SmackDown and while the match hasn’t been confirmed yet, it is expected that the Men’s WarGames match will be made official this Friday.

Given Roman Reigns’ involvement in the match, the bout is guaranteed to headline Survivor Series WarGames.