WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Preview and Key Stats

As WWE Survivor Series approaches, the highly anticipated WarGames match is set to be a significant highlight, especially with the implications surrounding John Cena's final appearance at a premium live event. According to ESPN, Cena's farewell tour hits another milestone on Saturday at Petco Park in San Diego, marking his last PLE before his retirement match on December 13. Survivor Series has a rich history, being the second-longest-running WWE event after WrestleMania, with its 39th annual appearance this year. This event has been a launching pad for many iconic careers, including The Undertaker and The Rock, and will feature both men's and women's WarGames matches this year.

In the men's WarGames match, a formidable lineup includes Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Roman Reigns facing off against Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and Brock Lesnar. Roman Reigns, with a chance to tie Randy Orton for second place on the Survivor Series victories list, is looking for his seventh consecutive win at the event. He has not lost at Survivor Series since 2016 and has a perfect record in main-event matches at the event. Notably, Jey Uso stands out as the participant with the most WarGames experience, being undefeated in the format. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre seeks to break a streak of five consecutive losses at Survivor Series.

On the women's side, the WarGames match features Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee battling against Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka, and Becky Lynch. Both Ripley and Sky participated in the inaugural women's WarGames match in 2019, with Sky being the only woman to compete in all seven iterations of the match. With each wrestler aiming to secure their legacy, Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Nia Jax each have four Survivor Series victories, and a win would tie them with Mickie James and Bianca Belair for the most in the women’s division. Becky Lynch is also looking for her fourth consecutive Survivor Series victory, having won the last two WarGames matches.

The card also includes John Cena defending the Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio, a rematch following Cena's recent title victory. This will be Cena's first appearance at Survivor Series in eight years, and he enters with the title he won at Crown Jewel. Mysterio aims for his fifth consecutive PLE win, adding additional stakes to their match. Additionally, Stephanie Vaquer will defend the Women's World Championship against Nikki Bella, who has not competed at Survivor Series for over a decade.

Overall, Survivor Series: WarGames promises to deliver explosive matches with significant implications for the future of key wrestlers, particularly with Cena's retirement looming. The event is poised to showcase not only the athleticism of the participants but also the complex dynamics of teamwork amidst personal rivalries, making it a must-watch for wrestling fans everywhere.