In the realm of sports entertainment, WWE achieved the extraordinary on Saturday, November 25, during its Survivor Series event. Not only did the company deliver a stellar showcase of matches, but it also surpassed expectations with unexpected surprises that left fans buzzing.
The event, eagerly anticipating the return of Randy Orton after an 18-month hiatus, went above and beyond. Another unexpected comeback featured R-Truth, absent from screens for a year, making a noteworthy return in a backstage segment.
With Survivor Series emanating from Chicago, the homecoming of Chicago’s own CM Punk was a focal point. Following his departure from AEW, Punk seized the opportunity to make a seismic shift in his career. As the WWE logo marked the event’s conclusion, Punk’s entrance music reverberated, marking his return to the company where he rose to prominence.
Despite being in a public space, the deafening cheers from Punk’s hometown crowd, even through a screen, showcased the magnitude of his return. The wrestling icon, absent from WWE since 2014 (excluding a brief stint as an FS1 talk show host), declared his homecoming, adding a layer of nostalgia and excitement to the WWE landscape.
In the midst of WWE’s recent hot streak, the return of these iconic figures promises to further elevate the company’s momentum. Even without Punk’s dramatic return, Survivor Series stood out as a 10/10 event, underscoring WWE’s commitment to delivering top-tier wrestling content.
Here are the standout pro wrestling matches from Survivor Series: WarGames:
Women’s WarGames Match (WWE Survivor Series, November 25)
The clash between the babyface team (Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Shotzi) and Damage CTRL (Asuka, Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Kairi Sane) unfolded within a specially designed double ring surrounded by a steel cage. The match not only portrayed the classic good versus evil dynamic but also incorporated sub-stories, such as the reconciliation of Flair and Lynch’s friendship. With weapons legal in this intense encounter, moments like Sky’s daring dive from the top of the steel cage and Flair’s moonsault added to the spectacle. The babyfaces secured victory with a coordinated assault, culminating in Becky’s Manhandle Slam through a table.
Men’s WarGames Match (WWE Survivor Series, November 25)
Following the same rules as the women’s WarGames match, the men’s edition featured a star-studded lineup. Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor set the stage for an incredible match, with teammates like Randy Orton making a triumphant return. The match was not just a physical battle but also intertwined with trust issues, given recent shifts in allegiances. Creative weapon usage, including a steel pipe and cowbell, intensified the action. The climax, with Orton’s signature DDT off the second rope, showcased team chemistry. The victory was sealed with a strategic move, as Orton allowed Cody Rhodes to execute his own finisher, Cross Rhodes, securing the win for the babyface team.
The night reached a fever pitch when CM Punk’s music hit immediately after the match, capping off an electrifying WWE experience inside the steel cage
