WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 results, match grades: Original Bloodline, CM Punk stand tall in epic WarGames match

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For four+ years, The Bloodline has taken over WWE storytelling, providing a compelling drama that can only be described as cinema-like. That story continued during the dangerous WarGames match at the Survivor Series event in Canada. 

After months of fighting tooth and nail for an advantage, Roman Reigns and the Original Bloodline stood tall over Solo Sikoa and The New Bloodline. With the addition of CM Punk, which caused some initial tension, including who would enter the match, Reigns, The Usos, Sami Zayn, and Punk walked out of the deadly structure bruised, but also inflicted plenty of damage to the opposition. 

The crowd of over 17,000 were on their feet as The Usos teamed up against Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa (Guerillas of Destiny in New Japan Pro Wrestling), while Jacob Fatu exited. He may have potentially blown his knee. Paul Heyman played the middle man in making sure Punk and Reigns co-existed. In the end, they worked together to take down Sikoa, the man who abused his power and got his comeuppance. 

The family stood tall after a long time away. What's next for the Original Bloodline? Where do Reigns and Sikoa go from here? Is Fatu OK? Last but not least, what favor does Heyman owe Punk?

Watch: WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 replay on Peacock

Gunther faced his most challenging task to date as World Heavyweight Champion when he successfully defended against former champion Damian Priest. Priest fought back and showed heart, even when Gunther took out both his arms. He even had an edge as the bigger man at one point, giving Gunther some confidence issues.

Priest tried to put The Judgement Day behind him, but Finn Balor had different plans. He interfered in the match and distracted Priest, allowing an angry Gunther to attack Balor and pin Priest. 

The rivalry between Balor and Priest continues. Who will Gunther face next? 

The best match of Survivor Series saw Bron Breakker successfully defend the WWE Intercontinental Title against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser. Breakker continued his dominant reign, proving he is the future of WWE. 

The story of the match was Sheamus vying for the one title he has never put around his waist. Kaiser also made it his mission for Sheamus not to win gold, involving himself in all aspects of the match. It resulted in him getting punished, though Sheamus did not leave the match unscathed. 

It resulted in a hard-hitting affair that will be remembered well.  

In one of the biggest shocks of the night, Shinsuke Nakamura squashed LA Knight to become a three-time WWE United States Champion. Knight seemed out of it from the start, dropping his title as he entered the ring. Nakamura got into his head. He used it to his advantage, not giving Knight a chance to breathe. 

Nakamura, a man reborn, holds gold once again. Will Knight try to get some revenge against the Japanese star?

The women's WarGames match opened the show and was as chaotic as expected. Bodies flew everywhere, especially Iyo Sky and Tiffany Stratton. Sky landed a moonsault on one side of the top of the cage while wearing a trash can. Meanwhile, Tiffany Stratton hit a Swanton off the other side of the cage. 

Rhea Ripley, wearing a devil-like mask to protect herself from a previous injury, put herself in harm's way to get to rival Liv Morgan. The champion used a bat against Ripley but got too cocky. Setting up a table, Morgan eventually got slammed through it via a top-rope Riptide. The babyfaces stood tall. 

The match didn't answer who took out Jade Cargill, allowing Bayley to enter the match, but perhaps we may find out on Raw or SmackDown. The next chapter of Morgan and Ripley's rivalry continues, while champion Nia Jax still has to keep her eye on Stratton, Ms. Money in the Bank.

The Sporting News provided results, analysis, and match grades for WWE's latest Survivor Series event, featuring the WarGames match.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 results, highlights

Hello everyone, and welcome to The Sporting News' coverage of WWE Survivor Series!

The U.S. and Canadian anthems are being sung, and we are underway.

The women's WarGames match opens the show! It is Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi, and Iyo Sky vs. The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez), Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae.

Rhea Ripley eradicates Liv Morgan in women's WarGames match

Ripley is wearing a demon-like protective mask, as she is still healing from an injury. Bayley started the match for her team. Jax started for her team, who are all wearing black and white. Jax used her size to pummel Bayley early. The latter fought back as the timer slowly made its way to zero.

Jax bounced Bayley's head into the cage. Naomi entered the match to help Bayley. She took out a kendo stick and a toilet seat. Using the stick, Naomi tried to weaken Jax. Jax used the stick and seat on both but they were used against her. LeRae entered the ring next, bypassing Stratton. She brought out chairs, which Jax used. Jax and LeRae worked well together as they pummeled their opponents. Belair entered the match, bringing in a table and a fire extinguisher. 

Biana Belair brought some interest into this women's WarGames match by using her incredible skills. Stratton brought a trash can into the ring. Things picked up as Jax and Stratton worked together, landing blockbusters and clotheslines. Sky brought another garbage can, this time with rope, and climbed the cage. LeRae tried to bring her down, but Sky landed a big dropkick. Sky and Stratton showed off until Sky took control. Rodriguez entered the match and used her power to take over. 

Jax and Rodriguez used their power to take down all of the face competitors. Ripley entered the match. She brought in a table. Things got exciting when all the weapons were used, as well as Belair's braid. Morgan entered the match, which means WarGames can officially begin. She brought a baseball bat. Ripley took off her mask. Ripley got attacked by everyone in the match and Ripley got hit in the gut with the bat. Ripley almost got handcuffed into the ropes. 

Things start to break down with everyone landing big moves. Sky went to the top of the right side of the cage with the can and Stratton climbed the left. Sky wore the trash can and landed a moonsault. Stratton landed a Swanton to the other side. Wow. 

Stratton had her Money in the Bank briefcase. Sky used a fire extinguisher. Rodriguez got handcuffed. Sky and Bayley face off, not trusting one another. Jax took advantage and used Belair's hair against her. Belair and Naomi put Jax through a table, but Morgan made the save. Belair tried to attack Morgan but a handcuffed Rodriguez took her down. Ripley tried to attack Morgan but Rodriguez interfered again. Morgan set up a table. Riptide from Ripley to Morgan from the top rope through the table for the win. 

That match got good towards the end, but didn't have a proper flow outside it. We didn't figure out who took out Cargill. Still, it was entertaining and Ripley gets a measure of revenge on Morgan. 

Grade: C+

LA Knight defends the WWE United States Title against Shinsuke Nakamura next.

Shinsuke Nakamura dominates, takes U.S. Title off LA Knight

Nakamura used his kicks to get into Knight's head. An angry knight took control after some stalling, bullying Nakamura down to the floor. Back elbow by Nakamura took Knight off his feet. Knight with a Torture Rack to a Burning Hammer but only for two. 

Nakamura with a kick to the back of Knight's head while on the top rope. He got dropped face first to the floor. Recovering, Knight landed a top rope elbow. He took too long to take advantage, Nakamura put Knight's head onto the steel padding in the middle of the two rings. Kinshasa for the win. Wow. 

That was a squash match, which was surprising. Shinsuke Nakamura will get a big push, for how long is unknown. 

Grade: B

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is at Survivor Series. That TKO synergy is real.

Bron Breakker defends the WWE Intercontinental Title against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser. The belt is the only one Sheamus has not won in his WWE career.

Bron Breakker shines, retains Intercontinental Title in brawl against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser

Breakker and Sheamus broke the other down as Kaiser started on the outside. Sheamus tried to hurt the back of Breakker. Kaiser went in and out of the ring to take advantage of any opening. He wedged a chair between the ropes, but Breakker and Sheamus turned their focus to him. Breakker stood tall as he took both men down. 

Kaiser intercepted Breakker who was looking for a spear. He hurt Sheamus and Breakker flew from out of nowhere to take down Kaiser. Breakker and Sheamus pummeled one another in the middle of the ring. Breakker landed a diving elbow over both of his opponents over the announce table. Sheamus finally landed the Ten Hits of the Bodhran, and Breakker got a few of his own. 

Kaiser took Sheamus' shillelagh, but the latter used it against him. Sheamus and Breakker back in the ring, and they go after one another to the crowd's delight. Celtic Cross to Breakker but only for two. Frankensteiner by Breakker. Spear attempt but Sheamus moved, and he hit the chair on the corner. Brogue Kick by Sheamus, but Kaiser took the referee out. Kaiser beat Sheamus up with the shillelagh. Knee to Kaiser but only for two. 

Rolling Senton by Kaiser. Kaiser hit Sheamus' ribs. Spear by Breakker to Kaiser. Spear to Sheamus and Breakker retained. 

A fantastic match, exactly what the event needed. Sheamus continued to fight for the one title he never held, while Breakker looked like a million bucks. Kaiser looked good in the match and acted as a thorn in Sheamus' side. 

Grade: A+ 

Damian Priest looks to once again hold the World Heavyweight Title when he challenges Gunther for the belt. 

Gunther retains against Damian Priest after Finn Balor interferes

Gunther and Priest exchanged wrestling holds to start, showcasing their talent. Spinning kick attempt by Priest which forced Gunther out the ring to rethink his strategy. Priest used his long reach to take control of the match, which bothered Gunther. Priest injured his shoulder, and Gunther found an opening. 

Gunther slowed the pace of the match way down, as Priest's arm continued to get dissected. A big chop from Gunther. Priest fought back despite Gunther holding the arm. They traded punches and chops, and a right hand from Priest connected. Clothesline attempt by Priest got countered into a sleeper. Powerbomb attempt by Gunther but Priest fought out of it. Triangle choke from Priest. Superkick and a Razor's Edge attempt, but the left shoulder gave out. 

Another sleeper attempt and a powerbomb connected but only for two. Hurricanrana by Priest and a Razor's Edge connected, but only for two. He couldn't hook the leg due to the injured arm. 

Chop by Gunther after South of Heaven attempt. Kimura by Gunther. Gunther broke down both arms of Priest, but the latter got to the ropes. Big clothesline from Gunther and he goaded to the crowd. Priest with a clothesline and another for two. On the top rope, both got pushed down, Priest on the outside, Gunther on the inside. Balor hit a Stomp on Priest. Gunther hit a boot to Balor. Powerbomb to Priest, elbows, and a rear-naked choke for the win. 

What a match. These guys have great chemistry. Gunther is on my shortlist for Wrestler of the Year. The rivalry between Priest and Balor continues. 

Grade: A 

The men's WarGames match is next. The OG Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey and Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn) and CM Punk take on The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa) and Bronson Reed.

The Original Bloodline, CM Punk stand tall in WarGames

The New Bloodline (and Bronson Reed) entered as a unit. The OG Bloodline and CM Punk, individually. Tama Tonga started things off for The Bloodline. Jey Uso started for the OG Bloodline. Reigns stared down Punk while in their waiting cage. 

Jey played to the crowd as he took down Tonga. Tonga took control, breaking down his body. Bronson Reed entered the match and brought in chairs. Jey threw the chairs at him, but he slapped them away. Senton by Reed. Jimmy entered the ring to help his brother. He cleaned house, and the Usos used old school tag team moves to have an edge. 

Jacob Fatu entered the match. The Usos tried to gang up on him, but to no avail. Spinning elbow, cage splashes, rolling sentons to flips. The match is perfect for him. Punk tried to enter the match, Reigns stopped him, and Zayn took his spot. Zayn took care of Reed. Fatu got superkicked. Loa entered the match (with two tables) and The Bloodline took over. 

Roman Reigns was going to enter WarGames and CM Punk pushed him aside to enter. Oh, it just got fun. Punk took out a tool box. He put Fatu's head to the tool box but Fatu got up and landed a Samoan Drop. Again, The Bloodline took over, just in time for Sikoa to come in. Sikoa hit the other members of The Original Bloodline with the cage. 

Everyone was down as The Bloodline stood tall, mocking Reigns. Sikoa locked the WarGames cage with a chain. Reigns made his way to the cage but couldn't enter. He climbed up top, fighting his way through everyone. He flew on top of everyone with a crossbody. Reigns didn't help Punk up as the lines have been drawn. Heyman came out to make peace. The Original Bloodline took over, finally having an edge in the rivalry. 

Fatu and Sikoa teamed up on Punk and Reigns. Reigns accidentally speared Punk. Sikoa spiked Reigns but only for two. Punk got hit with a variety of moves. Fatu might have blew his knee when attempting a moonsault. Spear by Reigns. Reed put Reigns on a table. On top of the cage, he missed a Tsunami as Punk saved Reigns. Reigns grabbed Punk back up, but Fatu managed to attack both. Spike by Fatu but The Usos hit a superkick. 

Superkicks to Fatu. A 1D by Jimmy and Jey. Fatu on a table. Tonga tried to interfere but it was all for naught. Jimmy went to the top of the cage and landed an Uso Splash to Fatu. The Usos and Zayn brought everyone up. Sikoa was by himself. Reigns wanted him to acknowledge him. Superkicks by The Usos. Helluva Kick by Zayn. GTS by Punk. Spear by Reigns for the win. 

Excellent match with a lot of storytelling involved. Punk was the odd man out but it made for a unique situation with him and Reigns. Hope Fatu is OK. Here comes the next chapter of the story!

Grade: A+ 

Reigns shakes Punk's hand to the delight of the crowd and Paul Heyman. 

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 results

  • Roman Reigns, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso), Sami Zayn, and CM Punk def. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa) and Bronson Reed in a WarGames match
  • Gunther (c) def. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Title
  • Bron Breakker (c) def. Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser for the WWE Intercontinental Title
  • Shinsuke Nakamura def. LA Knight (c) for the WWE United States Title
  • Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi, and Iyo Sky def. The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez), Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae in a WarGames match

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Daniel Yanofsky is the Combat Sports Editor for The Sporting News since late 2021. Prior to working for TSN, Daniel provided insight on combat sports for Fightful, FIGHT SPORTS, and Wrestling Inc. A proud Ithaca College alum, when he isn’t working on his golf game, Daniel is advocating for three-minute rounds in women's boxing.

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