Women’s WarGames Teams Finalized on WWE SmackDown
AJ Lee Completes Women’s WarGames Team at Survivor Series
The rosters for the Women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series have been officially finalized following a chaotic segment on Friday Night SmackDown on November 17, 2023, that featured the return of AJ Lee.
The segment began with the core of the babyface team-Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, IYO SKY, and Rhea Ripley-making their way to the ring to address the vacant spot on their squad. Rhea Ripley took the microphone, stating that while trust is hard to come by, she trusts her current partners.
AJ Lee Returns
Ripley then announced the final member of her team: AJ Lee. the former Divas champion’s music hit, marking her first appearance in WWE since 2015. Lee entered the ring to a significant ovation from the crowd.
Though, the celebration was short-lived. Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky attacked Lee, revealing themselves as the final members of the opposing team. This led to a brawl that spilled outside the ring,ending with Bayley standing tall over a downed AJ Lee.
WarGames Match Card
the finalized Women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series on November 25, 2023, will now feature the following competitors:
| Team Rhea Ripley | Team Bayley |
|---|---|
| Rhea Ripley | Bayley |
| charlotte Flair | Dakota Kai |
| Alexa Bliss | Iyo Sky |
| IYO SKY | (To be resolute) |
| AJ Lee | (To be determined) |
As of November 18, 2023, two members of Team Bayley remain unconfirmed.Further developments are expected on upcoming episodes of SmackDown and Raw.
Background: WarGames
WarGames is a match type known for its chaotic and brutal nature. It takes place inside a massive steel cage, with two teams battling it out. The match begins with two competitors from each team, followed by staggered entries at timed intervals. The winning team is the first to score a pinfall or submission on an opponent within the cage. The match originated in WCW in 1995 and was later adopted by WWE.