The introduction of WWE WarGames has raised the standards of every WWE booking. With an appealing set-up and an even more captivating match card, it was obvious that WCW’s format modification by WWE would be tremendously loved by the fans. And it, for sure, did.
A WarGame match is played inside an open cage between two or more teams of five or more players. One player from each team kicks off the match, followed by the team in advantage, whose second player joins after 5 minutes. Others then join alternatively in a fixed time duration of three minutes. The player who pins his opponent, or the opponent submits, wins the match for his team.
Here’s everything you need to know about the legendary #WarGames match ahead of #SurvivorSeries! pic.twitter.com/GRMaQgSsuv
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
WarGames is now an integral part of the annual WWE PLE Survivor Series. With two or more teams entering the cage to prove their might, the match is a rollercoaster ride of emotions for the fans. Let’s have a look at the top 5 WarGames by WWE.
5. WWE NXT WarGames 2020
Standing on Number 5 is the 2020 NXT TakeOver: WarGames, which took place in Orlando, Florida. The last WarGame under the TakeOver banner saw Team McAfee go against the The Undisputed Era. Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reilly, and Roderick Strong ensured to take down Pat McAfee and his team.
With both teams nearing a close call on multiple occasions, O’Reilly brought home the win for his team. He landed a steel chair on the face of Oney Lorcan and pinned the star from team McAfee. The 45-minute match had all that was required to stand out by the standards of a WWE WarGame match.
4. WWE NXT Takeover: WarGames 2019
The WWE NXT Takeover: Wargames 2019 goes down as one of the most curious events for fans. While the men’s WarGames match was confirmed between The Undisputed Era and Team Ciampa, the fans did not know who would be the fourth member in the latter.
Kevin Owens shocked everyone last night when he returned to NXT and joined Team Ciampa at WarGames.
What a moment. pic.twitter.com/aZKd5ZQ87G
— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) November 24, 2019
The seven announced men brawled inside the cage before Kevin Owens marked his return. He made an addition to Team Ciampa, leaving everyone on the edge of their seats. The match lasted for over 38 minutes, leaving everyone enthralled with the performance. Eventually, Ciampa earned the win in his favor after tormenting Adam Cole and later pinning him.
3. WWE Survivor Series WarGame 2022
WWE NXT had been a place for WarGames for quite some time. However, the most epic main roster WarGame came in 2022. The Bloodline went against Team Brawling Brutes in a jaw-dropping match filled with action. Butch and Jey Uso kicked off the match at Survivor Series.
For the next 38 minutes, the stars from both teams tried their best to put their rivals down. With much speculation about a possible betrayal and the friendship, it was exciting to see what the match result would be. Aligning much to fans’ speculation, Jey Uso led The Bloodline to victory.
2. NXT 2019 WarGames (Women)
November 23, 2019 marked a turning point in the history of WWE as the first women’s WarGame match was brought to reality. With the top women from the division a part of the match, the Allstate Arena became a witness to the history being created. Team Ripley went against Team Baszler in a winning effort.
#WWENXT GM @RealKingRegal has a very simple solution for this Women’s division chaos.
WARGAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/mx7PaKCStT
— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2019
This lasted for over 28 minutes and held massive significance in the careers of these women. Not only was their potential brought out before the audience, but it also gave a boost to these women in glorifying their careers. This match marked a big milestone in the evolution of the women’s roster in the world of professional wrestling.
1. NXT WarGames 2017
The NXT 2017 WarGame brought a new spice to the format of WarGame. Instead of the usual two, three teams faced off inside the cage to claim supremacy. The Undisputed Era, The Authors of Pain and SAni†Y brought out three members per team for the match. After a tough match, it was The Undisputed Era that came out on top.
WarGames is probably one of the best types of matches played inside the WWE ring. Not only does it test the strategy of a team as a whole, but also the stamina and grit of the star. With more advancements being brought to the ring, it is expected that this format will also be modified, making it more interesting for the fans.