WWE Survivor Series took place this past weekend, marking its 38th edition, and it featured two prominent WarGames matches and three title contests. The show has moved away from traditional elimination tag matches for the third consecutive year, focusing instead on the more dynamic WarGames format, which has garnered mixed sentiments from fans who appreciate both styles.
Survivor Series 2024 also marks the last WWE Premium Live Event of the year for the main roster, as the platforms for viewing are set to transition. In 2025, fans outside the U.S. will see WWE events shift to Netflix, while U.S. viewers will continue to access them on Peacock until early 2026.
The event, hosted at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, drew an exciting crowd of over 17,000 attendees. Fans kicked off the action with the Women’s WarGames match, where Team Rhea, consisting of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Bayley, and IYO SKY, faced Team Liv, which included Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, and Candice LeRae.
The match delivered high-octane action, including creative weapon usage and impressive aerial maneuvers, ultimately leading to Team Rhea’s victory after a 38-minute contest. While the match was well-received, some critics noted it lacked the epicness traditionally associated with WarGames due to the babyface team’s advantage throughout—something that tends to resonate more when the heels are on top.
Highlighting the evening’s other notable clashes, Shinsuke Nakamura captured the United States Championship from LA Knight in a solid contest, showcasing Nakamura’s clever tactics. Following that, Bron Breakker successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship in a thrilling triple-threat match against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser, impressing fans with a standout performance.
Overall, Survivor Series 2024 proved to be an exhilarating event, engaging fans with a mix of championship action and the dramatic storytelling WWE is known for, setting the stage for future storylines as the year concludes.
As the wrestling landscape evolves with upcoming changes in broadcast platforms and more fresh match formats like WarGames, fans can remain optimistic about the potential for innovative storytelling and match excitement in 2025 and beyond.
With the NXT Deadline scheduled for December 7, fans have another anticipated event to look forward to as WWE wraps up its competitive year in style.