The WarGames match (also known as the Ultimate Jeopardy match in its ECW version) is a unique stipulation created by Dusty Rhodes in 1987 for NWA, later becoming a signature match for WCW. It was initially famous for being the specialty of the Four Horsemen.
This stipulation features two rings placed side by side, enclosed by a large rectangular cage made of metal mesh, topped with a roof. The cage starts from the apron, leaving no ring area outside its confines. There are two doors on the short sides of the rectangular cage, one for each team.
Team Composition and Entry
The match involves two teams, each typically composed of 4 or 5 members. It begins with one member from one team inside the structure. After 5 minutes, a member from one of the teams enters the match; after another 2 minutes, a member from the opposing team joins, and this alternation continues until all members (8 or 10) have entered. This setup gives one team a numerical advantage for 2 minutes, determined by a coin toss, prior matches, fan voting, or other methods.
The Match Beyond
Once all team members have entered, the second phase of the match, called "The Match Beyond", begins. The fight continues until one member of a team submits or is knocked out by an opponent, who is then declared the winner. There are no disqualifications or count-outs, given that the match takes place within a cage.
Modern Revival
In recent years, WWE has revived the WarGames match concept, incorporating it into their programming, particularly within the NXT brand. WWE's WarGames matches do not have a roof on the cage and also allow pinfalls as a win condition.
Starting in 2022, the WarGames match has also been featured as part of the Survivor Series event, and has become a highly anticipated event in WWE?s annual calendar.
In 2021, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) established its own version of the match called Blood & Guts, which is based on the original JCP version with a roof on the cage and no pinfalls.
WarGames: Info
- Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentAll Elite WrestlingWorld Championship WrestlingExtreme Championship Wrestling
- Date Established July 4, 1987
- Match Category Cage-Based
- Variant of Tag Team Match Steel Cage Match Tornado Tag Team Match
- N. of Competitors 6 - 10
- Also Known As Blood & Guts (AEW)
WarGames: Main Variants
WarGames: List of Matches
Below you find the list of the WarGames matches included in our database, along with dates and events. You can switch between the match list without spoilers, or view the results with all the winners.
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Triple Threat WarGames Match
SAnitYEric Young, Killian Dain & Alexander WolfeThe Undisputed ERAAdam Cole, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reillyvs.The Authors of PainAkam, Rezar & Roderick StrongWarGames Match
Women's WarGames Match
Team RipleyRhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox & Dakota Kaivs.Team BaszlerShayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair & Kay Lee RayMen's WarGames Match
The Undisputed ERAAdam Cole, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reillyvs.Team Ciampa Tommaso Ciampa, Kevin Owens, Keith Lee & Dominik DijakovicWarGames Match
Team ShotziShotzi Blackheart, Io Shirai, Rhea Ripley & Ember Moonvs.Team CandiceCandice LeRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai & Raquel GonzálezWarGames Match
The Undisputed ERAAdam Cole, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reillyvs.The Kings of NXTPat McAfee, Pete Dunne, Danny Burch & Oney LorcanBlood & Guts Match
The Inner CircleChris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana & Ortizvs.The PinnacleMJF, Wardlow, Shawn Spears, Cash Wheeler & Dax HarwoodWarGames Match
vs.Toxic AttractionMandy Rose, Gigi Dolin & Jacy JayneWarGames Match
Team Black & GoldTommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Pete Dunne & LA Knightw/ Dexter Lumisvs.Team 2.0Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Tony D'Angelo & Grayson Wallerw/ Trick WilliamsBlood & Guts Match
The Blackpool Combat ClubJon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler YutaEddie Kingston, Santana & Ortizw/ William Regalvs.The Jericho Appreciation SocietyChris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard & Angelo Parkerw/ Tay ContiWomen's WarGames Match
Team Bayley
Damage CTRLBayley, Dakota Kai & IYO SKYvs.Team BelairBianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Asuka & Mia YimMen's WarGames Match
The BloodlineRoman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa & Sami Zaynw/ Paul Heymanvs.The Brawling BrutesSheamus, Butch & Ridge HollandBlood & Guts Match
The Golden EliteKenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, "Hangman" Adam Page, Matt Jackson & Nick Jacksonvs.The Blackpool Combat ClubJon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler YutaWomen's WarGames Match
Damage CTRLBayley, IYO SKY, Asuka & Kairi Sanew/ Dakota Kaivs.Men's WarGames Match
vs.The Judgment DayFinn Bálor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonaghBlood & Guts Match
vs.Team AEWSwerve Strickland, Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Max Caster & Anthony BowensWomen's WarGames Match
Team Liv MorganLiv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez & Candice LeRaevs.Team Rhea RipleyRhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Bayley, IYO SKY & NaomiMen's WarGames Match
The OG BloodlineRoman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso & Sami ZaynCM Punkw/ Paul Heymanvs.The BloodlineSolo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa
With Results
Triple Threat WarGames Match
The Undisputed ERAAdam Cole, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reillydef.SAnitYEric Young, Killian Dain & Alexander WolfeThe Authors of PainAkam, Rezar & Roderick StrongWarGames Match
Women's WarGames Match
Team RipleyRhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Tegan Nox & Dakota Kaidef.Team BaszlerShayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Bianca Belair & Kay Lee RayMen's WarGames Match
Team Ciampa Tommaso Ciampa, Kevin Owens, Keith Lee & Dominik Dijakovicdef.The Undisputed ERAAdam Cole, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'ReillyWarGames Match
Team CandiceCandice LeRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzálezdef.Team ShotziShotzi Blackheart, Io Shirai, Rhea Ripley & Ember MoonWarGames Match
The Undisputed ERAAdam Cole, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reillydef.The Kings of NXTPat McAfee, Pete Dunne, Danny Burch & Oney LorcanBlood & Guts Match
The PinnacleMJF, Wardlow, Shawn Spears, Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwooddef.The Inner CircleChris Jericho, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana & OrtizWarGames Match
def.Toxic AttractionMandy Rose, Gigi Dolin & Jacy JayneWarGames Match
Team 2.0Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Tony D'Angelo & Grayson Wallerw/ Trick Williamsdef.Team Black & GoldTommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Pete Dunne & LA Knightw/ Dexter LumisBlood & Guts Match
The Blackpool Combat ClubJon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler YutaEddie Kingston, Santana & Ortizw/ William Regaldef.The Jericho Appreciation SocietyChris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard & Angelo Parkerw/ Tay ContiWomen's WarGames Match
Team BelairBianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Asuka & Mia Yimdef.Team Bayley
Damage CTRLBayley, Dakota Kai & IYO SKYMen's WarGames Match
The BloodlineRoman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa & Sami Zaynw/ Paul Heymandef.The Brawling BrutesSheamus, Butch & Ridge HollandBlood & Guts Match
The Golden EliteKenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, "Hangman" Adam Page, Matt Jackson & Nick Jacksondef.The Blackpool Combat ClubJon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli & Wheeler YutaWomen's WarGames Match
def.Damage CTRLBayley, IYO SKY, Asuka & Kairi Sanew/ Dakota KaiMen's WarGames Match
def.The Judgment DayFinn Bálor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonaghBlood & Guts Match
Team AEWSwerve Strickland, Mark Briscoe, Darby Allin, Max Caster & Anthony Bowensdef.Women's WarGames Match
Team Rhea RipleyRhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Bayley, IYO SKY & Naomidef.Team Liv MorganLiv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez & Candice LeRaeMen's WarGames Match
The OG BloodlineRoman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso & Sami ZaynCM Punkw/ Paul Heymandef.The BloodlineSolo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa
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