With just eight days remaining until WWE’s “Survivor Series: WarGames” event in San Diego, anticipation is building as both women’s WarGames teams are now complete. On WWE SmackDown, the storyline took a dramatic turn when Charlotte Flair rejoined her longtime rival Rhea Ripley’s team after a tense one-on-one encounter, alongside surprise appearances from AJ Lee and Becky Lynch during the main event segment.
The evening kicked off with a private discussion between Flair and Ripley, arranged by their teammate Alexa Bliss. During their confrontation, Ripley shared her perspective on their rivalry, explaining that their past battles were about proving who was the best. She expressed a willingness to set aside their differences for the sake of WarGames, admiring Flair and naming her as the ideal teammate. The segment concluded with Flair accepting Ripley’s gesture, and later that night, they entered the ring united as allies.
In the main event, Ripley revealed her final WarGames lineup: Flair, Bliss, IYO SKY, and herself. She criticized the opposing team—Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, and Rush Legend—for underestimating their combined power with a ruthless backstage attack. Ripley praised her team, emphasizing trust despite not all being close friends. Just as the team seemed solid, AJ Lee’s music brought the crowd to life as she appeared, ready to join in. However, her entrance was abruptly stopped by Becky Lynch, who attacked Lee to help the opposing team retaliate against Ripley’s crew. The segment ended with Lynch and Asuka sharing a firm handshake, officially marking Lynch’s involvement in the upcoming WarGames match.
AJ Lee’s involvement followed her comeback on the November 16 episode of WWE RAW, where she was seen conversing with Ripley after Lynch had lost the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Fan Take: This development is a game-changer for WWE fans, injecting fresh rivalries and unexpected alliances into one of the year’s most intense events. The involvement of iconic stars like AJ Lee and Becky Lynch adds layers of excitement, promising high-stakes drama and unparalleled competition in the women’s division.
