Key Highlights
- The focus on John Cena’s last match in December and its significance over Survivor Series.
- Seth Rollins’ injury and the reshuffling of WWE Raw’s creative plans.
- Bron Breakker’s potential breakout as a main event star.
- WWE’s Women’s WarGames match featuring Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Roxanne Perez, and Raquel Rodriguez.
- The rekindled rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre leading up to Survivor Series.
Wrestling’s Grand Finale: The Road to Survivor Series WarGames 2025
The wrestling world is eagerly anticipating the final stretch of 2025, with several major events still on the horizon. Among them is Survivor Series: WarGames, set for November 29 at Petco Park in San Diego. This event will be crucial as WWE prepares to crown champions and solidify its roster ahead of the new year.
John Cena’s Last Stand
The primary focus of the creative team is on John Cena’s farewell match, scheduled for December 13 during Saturday Night’s Main Event. This match will be a significant moment in pro wrestling history and will likely receive more attention than even Survivor Series. WWE will need to carefully choose Cena’s opponent to ensure the match lives up to its importance.
According to industry insiders, WWE is considering various scenarios for this high-profile match.
These include organizing a tournament, bringing back a former star, or simply announcing a random opponent as was done with Cena’s last match against AJ Styles at Crown Jewel. Regardless of the method chosen, it is clear that WWE will have to act quickly to establish who will face John Cena in his final appearance.
The Seth Rollins Dilemma
Wrestling’s health has taken a significant hit with Seth Rollins sustaining an injury requiring surgery. This development has caused major upheaval in the creative plans for WWE Raw. The Visionary, once the face of the red brand, is now sidelined indefinitely.
WWE officials will have to urgently determine how to restructure their top card and fill the void left by Rollins.
Questions remain about whether Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed can emerge as the top heels on Raw. The possibility exists that WWE might accelerate the Bloodline storyline or introduce a new push for someone like Dominik Mysterio. Additionally, there is speculation that Finn Balor could make a comeback to headline the main event scene.
Bron Breakker’s Rise as a Star
Born from the breakup of The Vision and with his raw athleticism reminiscent of Brock Lesnar’s rise in 2002, Bron Breakker is poised for significant growth. Despite being too early to consider him a main event star on Monday Night Raw, his role will expand significantly. With the original plans seemingly calling for a lengthy run for Seth Rollins, Breakker could find himself at the center of WWE’s long-term storyline.
Triple H and his creative team might lean heavily on Breakker as they work to rebuild their long-term storylines without Seth Rollins. The potential exists for Breakker to receive a world title run if no other options materialize, given the current landscape.
The Women’s WarGames Match
Meanwhile, the women’s division is in full swing, with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky squaring off against Asuka and Kairi Sane. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are also engaged in a feud with The Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. This dynamic set of rivalries presents an excellent opportunity for WWE to consider a Women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series, potentially featuring a star-studded lineup that could elevate the annual contest.
While it may not main-event the show, such a match would be a strong choice to open the event and set the tone for the rest of the premium live event (PLE). The talent involved—Ripley, Sky, Asuka, Sane, Bayley, Valkyria, Perez, and Rodriguez—would contribute to one of the best WarGames matches in recent memory.
The Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre Feud
In other news, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre had a solid main event at Wrestlepalooza, but it was somewhat disappointing compared to their previous headlining spots. On the latest episode of SmackDown, they reignited their rivalry, leading to a disqualification loss for McIntyre after he hit Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Championship.
The American Nightmare’s demand for more from his rival suggests that the issues between them will continue. With only a few weeks before Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE may capitalize on this heated rivalry to build towards Survivor Series.
However, Survivor Series itself will need star power across its card to maximize audience excitement and ensure a successful event.
The road to Survivor Series WarGames 2025 is fraught with uncertainty, but one thing is certain: the creative team at WWE will be working tirelessly to deliver memorable moments that fans won’t soon forget. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach this grand finale of WWE’s 2025 calendar.
