Now that Bad Blood is done, WWE will progress to its final premium live event of the year, Survivor Series: WarGames.
The 38th edition of the "Big Four" pay-per-view will take place at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Nov. 30. Although the show will occur after Crown Jewel, it will advance many of the year's biggest stories and set the stage for WrestleMania season.
So, it's not hard to predict which matches could end up on the card, and which Superstar WWE could feature. Expect more of The Bloodline saga as Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns fight for its ceremonial title and the right to lead.
Meanwhile, a divisive star's quest for redemption could put him on a collision course with one of the most dominant champions of the modern era.
These are our latest predictions for Survivor Series: WarGames 2024.
Women's WarGames Match: Team Bayley vs. Team Nia Jax
The sides for this year's women's WarGames match have been slowly coming together on SmackDown.
The WWE women's champion and Ms. Money in the Bank have made their share of enemies. As such, Bayley, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Naomi and Mia Yim will likely take on the team of Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green, Piper Niven and Blair Davenport.
Michin recently wrapped up her feud with Green and Niven, who have teased an alliance with Jax for weeks. Meanwhile, The Big Three and Bayley share a common foe in the 2024 Queen of the Ring.
Belair's reluctance to team up with Bayley is the most interesting subplot heading into the event. The EST of WWE still doesn't trust her following her time as the leader of Damage CTRL, her opposing WarGames team for two consecutive years.
WWE Women's World Championship: Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan
Raquel Rodriguez's return and subsequent heel turn at Bad Blood ensured Rhea Ripley's feud with Liv Morgan would continue.
Following the announcement of the Crown Jewel Women's Championship, it's safe to assume the Australian will seek revenge in a rematch at Survivor Series.
There's also a good chance this could be a stipulation contest to deter Dominik Mysterio and Rodriguez from interfering.
Although one could argue this rivalry has gone on too long, WWE's last PLE of the year is a fitting destination for their blowoff match. It's the ideal time to end this feud and start a new direction for Morgan and Ripley ahead of WrestleMania season.
United States Championship: LA Knight vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade
Carmelo Hayes and Andrade's best-of-seven series has been a highlight of recent episodes of SmackDown. The two have earned the chance to represent the brand at a PLE.
A United States Championship match has always seemed like the endgame for their rivalry, and both have tension with LA Knight. The champion unintentionally offended El Idolo after their encounter on Sept. 20 and cost him the last matchup with Hayes.
It's a safe bet he will play a part in their rematch and lay the groundwork for a Triple Threat match for the U.S. title.
It will be interesting to see if this star-studded match ends up on the card for Crown Jewel or Survivor Series, but we're expecting the latter.
World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk vs. Gunther
CM Punk finally vanquished Drew McIntrye in a brutal Hell in a Cell match, allowing him to pursue championship gold when he returns.
The opening match of Bad Blood set the bar high with a bountiful helping of violence and pro wrestling storytelling. The two bitter rivals delivered the night's best showing, effectively ending their eight-month feud.
On the latest episode of Raw, The Second City Saint revealed he plans to go on a hiatus to recover and wasn't sure when he would return. However, we already know what he could do the next time he appears on WWE programming.
Punk set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship after Bash in Berlin and called out Gunther before McIntyre attacked him again.
The Chicagoan will reportedly get his title match against The Ring General at Survivor Series.
Men's WarGames Match: OG Bloodline vs. New Bloodline
The 2024 men's WarGames match will be the next chapter in the Bloodline saga as Roman Reigns hopes to dismantle the new iteration of the faction.
Jimmy Uso's return at Bad Blood was the latest hint that this new threat could force The OTC to get the band back together in time for Survivor Series. As such, Reigns could lead The Usos, Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes into battle against Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Hikuleo at the event.
The Rock also returned on Saturday night, but Haku's youngest son is a more plausible option for the fifth member of his team. Hikuleo reportedly signed with WWE earlier this year and his highly anticipated debut could coincide with Survivor Series.
The company probably wouldn't want to risk The Great One in a match like WarGames when he is integral to its plans for WrestleMania 41. Nevertheless, Reigns' partnership with Rhodes will more than likely factor into his return and potential opponent at The Showcase of the Immortals.
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