Survivor Series WarGames 2025 is in the books… and we’re calling it one of the most MID Survivor Series of all time. In this episode of the Basement Bookers Podcast, BasementJer and RichTheRiz break down the whole show, from the women’s and men’s WarGames matches to John Cena taking another L (and another low blow), plus Liv Morgan’s return and the never–dying Judgment Day drama.
Why this Survivor Series WarGames felt “mid” overall
Nikki Bella vs. Stephanie Vacare and why pacing absolutely matters
Dominik Mysterio beating John Cena (with some very creative help…)
Liv Morgan’s return, her interest in the Women’s World title, and Finn Balor’s future in Judgment Day
The women’s WarGames match, Lash Legend’s missed spot, and why not every feud needs to be forced into a cage
The men’s WarGames match: Brock Lesnar’s first ever team in WWE, CM Punk nearly dying on that doomsday device, Roman/Cody tension and Braun Breaker’s trajectory
Royal Rumble and WrestleMania fantasy booking: Roman vs Cody 3, CM Punk vs Breakker 2, LA Knight vs Gunther and more
AJ Styles & Dragon Lee reminding everyone that tag team wrestling is still alive with that crazy Styles Clash finish
War Raiders finally resurfacing after months off TV
We also hit the big news of the week:
TNA iMPACT! moving to AMC starting January 15, 2026, with Thursday Night iMPACT! airing at 9 PM ET as part of a new multi-year deal.
The latest on John Cena’s retirement run and Gunther being locked in as his final opponent heading into Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Plus some extra nonsense:
Why “Green Shirt Guy” is always front row and how On Location premium seating really works
A quick side quest into celebrity involvement in wrestling (Andrew Schulz, Jelly Roll, Bob Barker, Jackass, etc.) and why not every crossover hits the same
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