The 2025 edition of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 delivered chaos, surprises, and enough storyline fuel to power the road to WrestleMania 42. With masked attackers, betrayals, and shocking victories, the night reminded fans why Survivor Series remains one of wrestling’s biggest storytelling stages. Let’s break down what happened, and why it matters going forward.
What Went Down at WarGames Key Results
The event, staged on November 29, 2025 at Petco Park in San Diego, California, became the biggest-ever Survivor Series by attendance and by sheer drama.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the major outcomes:
| Match / Segment | Result / What Changed |
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| Men’s WarGames Match | Team The Vision defeated the team of CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and The Usos thanks to a mysterious masked attacker who stomped Punk. |
| Women’s WarGames Match | Team featuring AJ Lee, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and IYO SKY overcame the opposing team with AJ Lee submitting Becky Lynch. |
| Intercontinental Championship | Dominik Mysterio defeated John Cena after the unexpected return and betrayal by Liv Morgan. This marks Cena’s final PLE match. |
| Title Matches and Stakes | Stephanie Vaquer retained the Women’s World Title against Nikki Bella. Meanwhile, the masked interference cast a long shadow across the men’s division. |
Big Surprises and Betrayals What Nobody Saw Coming
If you like wrestling drama, this Survivor Series was a gold mine. First, a masked figure crawled into the WarGames cage and brutally attacked Punk with a curb stomp a move many suspect belonged to a returning star in disguise. That ruthless act turned the tide in favor of The Vision.
Then there was the jaw-dropper involving Liv Morgan. After being away for months, fans expected a heroic return. Instead, she betrayed Cena in his final PLE match allowing Mysterio to win the IC title. That betrayal instantly reset the women’s division politics.
And in the women’s WarGames match: the submission finish by AJ Lee over Becky Lynch made it clear rivalries are heating up, and grudges will carry over to the big events next year.
What This Means for WrestleMania 42 and Beyond
With Survivor Series wrapping up the 2025 calendar, WWE is clearly laying bricks for major storylines heading into WrestleMania season. Here’s what to look for:
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A possible grudge main event between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes the tension is thick after Reigns told Cody it was their “last time together.”
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A budding rivalry between Punk and Bron Breakker, who now has momentum after the masked interference helped his team win.
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In the women’s division expect AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch to escalate, possibly into a singles showdown at a major event.
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The title landscape got shaken: IC title on Mysterio, women’s world title stays with Vaquer meaning new champions, fresh matchups, and opportunities for surprises.
Conclusion
Survivor Series 2025 was more than just a pay-per-view night it was a reset button. With shocking betrayals, explosive matches, and new alliances forged in chaos, WWE has set the stage for the 2026 WrestleMania season with fire. If you were a fan already, you’re excited. If you weren’t now might be the time to tune in. The next few months promise to bring even bigger drama, rivalries, and championship fights.