Sun Dec 01 04:56:44 UTC 2024: ## WWE Survivor Series 2024: WarGames Steal the Show, But Mid-Card Matches Suffer

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – WWE’s Survivor Series 2024, dominated by two WarGames matches, delivered a mixed bag of results, according to Bleacher Report. While the high-octane cage matches provided thrilling moments, the matches sandwiched between them struggled to maintain audience engagement.

The women’s WarGames match opened the show with a clash between Team Ripley and Team Morgan. The match, while featuring impressive individual performances, suffered from pacing issues, with lengthy stretches dedicated to weapon spots before all participants entered the ring. Ultimately, Team Ripley emerged victorious after Ripley hit Riptide on Morgan through a table.

The men’s US title match saw Shinsuke Nakamura defeat champion Austin Theory, delivering a solid, competitive bout that paled in comparison to the surrounding WarGames spectacle. Nakamura’s victory marked his third US title reign.

A triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship followed, with champion Carmelo Hayes successfully defending his title against Sheamus and Giovanni Vinci. This match, though praised for its high intensity and physicality, was overshadowed by the preceding and upcoming WarGames bouts.

Gunther retained his World Heavyweight Championship against Santos Escobar, but the match was criticized for a slower pace in the early stages, despite a strong finish punctuated by Finn Balor’s interference.

The main event, the men’s WarGames match, pitted The Bloodline’s original members against a newer faction. This highly anticipated showdown featured intense action and surprising alliances, culminating in a victory for the OG Bloodline after Roman Reigns hit a spear on Solo Sikoa. The match, like the women’s WarGames, was praised for its exciting moments but also highlighted the difficulties of placing other matches between two high-impact stipulation matches.

Bleacher Report concluded that while Survivor Series 2024 offered strong performances and exciting moments, particularly in the WarGames matches and Nakamura’s US title win, the overall event may not rank among the year’s top PPVs. The placement of the other matches, though individually strong, suffered from the overwhelming presence of the double WarGames main event. The reviewer suggested that while entertaining, the WarGames matches served primarily as stepping stones for future feuds, leaving many storylines unresolved.

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