The WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024 event saw reigning champions Roman Reigns and CM Punk team up with Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn to defeat Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, and Bronson Reed. Gunther also retained his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest, despite interference from Finn Balor. In other match highlights, Shinsuke Nakamura became the new WWE United States Champion, Bron Breakker successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship, and Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Iyo Sky, and Bayley triumphed over Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.
WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2024: A Night of Thrilling Action and Surprising Alliances
On November 24, 2024, the WWE Universe witnessed an unforgettable night at the Survivor Series WarGames event, held in the historic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The highly anticipated WarGames match was the main event, featuring fierce competition and unexpected alliances.
WarGames Match: Reigns and Punk Join Forces
In a shocking twist, reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and AEW World Champion CM Punk put their rivalry aside to form an unlikely team with Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn. They faced off against a formidable group of Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu, and Bronson Reed.
The match was a brutal and chaotic affair, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, it was Reigns who emerged victorious, using a devastating Spear on Fatu to secure the win for his team.
Other Match Highlights
In addition to the WarGames match, the event featured several other noteworthy bouts:
Background of Survivor Series WarGames
The WarGames match was first introduced in 1987 by Jim Crockett Promotions' National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The match features two teams of five wrestlers competing in a double-ring cage with two rings. The objective is for one team to score a pinfall or submission on all five members of the opposing team.
The WWE first introduced the WarGames match to its programming in 2021, exclusively for the NXT brand. The 2024 event marked the first time that the WarGames match was featured on a main roster pay-per-view.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who won the WarGames match at Survivor Series 2024? Answer: The team of Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn.
2. Who became the new WWE United States Champion? Answer: Shinsuke Nakamura.
3. Did Gunther retain his World Heavyweight Championship? Answer: Yes.
4. Who was the special guest referee for the World Heavyweight Championship match? Answer: Finn Balor.
5. Which team won the Women's WarGames match? Answer: The team of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Iyo Sky, and Bayley.
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