The Women’s WarGames match at WWE Survivor Series 2025 is taking shape, and backstage reports confirm that Rhea Ripley’s return to action has solidified one of the most anticipated matchups of the year. Following her dramatic return on the latest episode of Raw, both Ripley and IYO Sky have been officially confirmed for the high-stakes encounter, joining forces with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair to form one half of the brutal stipulation match.[5]
The Return of Mami and the Ripley Dynasty Connection
Rhea Ripley’s absence from competition has been one of the most pressing storylines heading into Survivor Series: WarGames. The Judgment Day’s powerhouse was taken out of action following a vicious attack from The Kabuki Warriors on Raw, but her dramatic return came at precisely the right moment in the build toward WWE’s final premium live event of 2025.[1] Ripley’s comeback wasn’t just symbolically important—it was the catalyst that finally cemented the women’s WarGames teams heading into the November 29 showdown at Petco Park in San Diego, California.
IYO Sky’s placement alongside Ripley represents a fascinating turn of events given their storyline friendship and alliance throughout recent weeks. The two had been positioned as allies against The Kabuki Warriors, and their bond was tested when The Kabuki Warriors initially turned on Sky, with Ripley attempting to come to her aid. Now, with both women officially confirmed for WarGames, they’ll have the opportunity to prove their partnership means something tangible in one of WWE’s most physically demanding match types.
“According to a WWE insider familiar with booking decisions, Rhea’s return was always planned to finalize the women’s team composition, and having IYO confirmed alongside her gives the match a completely different dynamic than what was originally being discussed,” a source close to the creative team revealed.
Team Bliss-Flair-Ripley-Sky Takes Shape
The confirmed lineup places Rhea Ripley, IYO Sky, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair on one side of the WarGames structure, facing off against The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), Nia Jax, and Lash Legend.[1][3] This matchup brings together several intriguing narratives that have been developing across WWE programming.
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, holders of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, had been locked in their own rivalry with multiple factions before The Kabuki Warriors captured the titles following interference from Jax and Legend. The post-match attack on Bliss and Flair set the stage for their inclusion in WarGames, but their path to being saved by Ripley and Sky established the team chemistry that will be tested in San Diego.
Charlotte Flair brings her unmatched technical prowess and championship experience to the match, while Alexa Bliss continues to showcase the growth in her character work that has made her one of WWE’s most versatile performers. The pairing of these two veterans with the returning Ripley and rising star IYO Sky creates an interesting blend of experience and momentum.
The Kabuki Warriors’ Dominance and Newfound Alliance
On the opposing side, The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) have been the most consistently dominant force in this rivalry. Their jealousy-driven storyline with Asuka and Iyo Sky’s friendship set everything in motion back in September, and they’ve maintained momentum despite initially struggling to contain Ripley and Sky’s partnership.[1] Their capture of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships provides them with not only gold but also championship psychology heading into WarGames.
Nia Jax and Lash Legend round out the opposing team, with Jax having recruited the NXT standout specifically because of their history. Legend’s inclusion gives the opposing team additional size and athleticism, two crucial elements in a WarGames match where teams take turns entering the cage.
WarGames 2025: A Brutal Stipulation for Brutal Rivalries
The WarGames match stipulation itself carries enormous historical weight in WWE programming. This dangerous match format, which sees competitors entering the cage at timed intervals while their teammates are already under siege, demands not just in-ring skill but also endurance, strategy, and the ability to trust your partners completely. With Ripley’s return and physicality, Bliss’s character work, Flair’s technical superiority, and Sky’s athleticism aligned on one side, fans can expect a showcase of different wrestling styles and personalities.
The opposing team’s strength-based approach, particularly with Legend and Jax providing raw power, will test whether Bliss and Flair can utilize their tag team chemistry and experience when the match structure requires rotating singles competition. Asuka’s unpredictability and Kairi Sane’s high-flying offense add additional layers of difficulty for their opponents to navigate.
Survivor Series 2025 Takes Place November 29
Survivor Series: WarGames will take place on November 29 at Petco Park in San Diego, California, marking WWE’s final premium live event of 2025.[2] The event will feature both Men’s and Women’s WarGames matches as the marquee attractions, with the men’s match still dealing with some uncertainty following Seth Rollins’ injury.
The confirmation of Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky for the Women’s WarGames represents the final pieces falling into place for what promises to be one of the most physically demanding and dramatically compelling matches on the card. With all eight competitors now officially locked in and multiple storyline threads woven throughout their interactions, the women’s WarGames match has become one of the must-see moments leading into WWE’s biggest event of the fourth quarter.
Fans will have the opportunity to see whether Ripley’s return energizes her team sufficiently to overcome The Kabuki Warriors’ recent momentum and the firepower of Nia Jax and Lash Legend. With less than three weeks remaining until San Diego, the build toward this encounter will undoubtedly intensify as WWE continues to develop the tensions, alliances, and betrayals that make WarGames matches essential viewing for professional wrestling enthusiasts.