Who invented WWE WarGames match?

Let’s explore WarGames’ illustrious history ahead of Survivor Series 2024

The WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 is a few days away now, the 2024 edition of the PLE will be hosted in Vancouver, Canada on November 30.

Let us look at the illustrious history of the match ahead of the upcoming PLE at the Rogers Arena. The 38th edition of Survivor Series will be the third WarGames-themed event in the company’s history. 

This is the third time WWE has hosted the PLE event in Canada and the first time it has been held in Vancouver. Two WarGames matches are scheduled for the last PLE of 2024 in both men’s and women’s divisions.

The OG Bloodline led by Roman Reigns will take on the new Bloodline which is led by Solo Sikoa in a WarGames match at the Survivor Series PLE.

In the Women’s WarGames match, the team of Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Iyo Sky, Naomi & Rhea Ripley will take on the team of Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez & Candice Larae.

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The WarGames match was conceptualized in 1987

The match was conceived by the pro wrestling icon, Dusty Rhodes in 1987, Rhodes is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of his generation.

WarGames was inspired by the post-apocalyptic film ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome’. Originally it was part of Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

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This innovative match featured two teams of four or more battling within a steel-caged, double-ring structure. Depending upon the promotion the cage may or may not have a roof.

Originally, these matches prohibited pinfalls, requiring teams to win solely through submissions. The concept started in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), was later adopted by World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and ultimately transitioned to WWE following its acquisition in 2001.

The Stamford-based promotion started hosting these matches as part of an experiment on their NXT brand. The NXT TakeOver: WarGames in 2017 was used to build up strong factions.

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However, the concept was hit among modern audiences, the tradition then debuted on the main roster as part of the Survivor Series in 2022. As mentioned earlier, this edition of the PLE will be the third edition of the tradition.

Do you enjoy the concept of WarGames matches in WWE? How excited are you for the upcoming Survivor Series? Which faction do you think will come out on top in this showdown? Share your predictions and opinions with us in the comments section!

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