WWE WarGames match rules, explained

WWE is holding its annual Survivor Series premium live event on Thanksgiving weekend, and there’s a twist this time around. No longer will there be the dull Raw vs. SmackDown “battle for brand supremacy” theme like the previous six events. Instead, the focus will be on grudge feuds between 10 superstars, but instead of a regular tag team match, they will be held inside WarGames.

The WarGames match was previously held as an annual NXT TakeOver event in WWE. But in years past, it was held in promotions such as World Championship Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance. As for the match, there will be two rings side-by-side surrounded by a huge steel cage.

This year, it will feature Roman Reigns, The Uso's, Sami Zayn, and CM Punk facing Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Bronson Reed in the men's match, and the team of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Iyo Sky, Naomi, and Bayley taking on the team of Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, and Candice LeRae.

It’s a unique match, and the rules prove just that. Here are the rules for WarGames.

WWE WarGames match rules, explained

Both teams will have one person start the match, while the other members will be held in two separate cages on the stage. After five minutes, a member of the team which carries the advantage in a previous matchup will enter the match. Then, alternating members of each team will enter in three-minute periods until everyone enters the match.

Once everyone enters the match, WarGames officially begins. The only way to win is by pinfall or submission.

For the men's WarGames match, the New Bloodline will hold the advantage after Jacob Fatu defeated Jey Uso in a single's match on the Nov. 29 episode of SmackDown.

As for the women's WarGames match, Team Rhea Ripley hold the advantage after Bianca Belair defeated Nia Jax on the Nov. 25 episode of Monday Night RAW.