As WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 approaches, understanding the unique stipulations of the WarGames match is essential for fans preparing to watch one of the most brutal encounters in professional wrestling.
The WarGames concept revolves around two teams competing in a dual-ring setup surrounded by a steel cage. Unlike traditional cage matches, WarGames features a controlled entry system that creates strategic advantages throughout the bout.
The match begins with one member from each team starting inside the cage. After five minutes of action, a member from the team that won the advantage enters the match, creating a temporary two-on-one situation. From that point forward, competitors alternate entering the match every three minutes until all team members are inside the cage.
The staggered entry system means the team with the advantage maintains numerical superiority until the final competitor enters. Only once all participants have entered does WarGames officially begin, and the match can only be won by pinfall or submission.
This format creates a dynamic where teams must strategize about their entry order while enduring periods of disadvantage. The enclosed cage environment ensures no escape and no outside interference, making WarGames one of WWE's most intense and unpredictable match types.
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