Honestly, walking into the Rogers Arena in Vancouver for WWE War Games 2024, you could feel that weird, nervous energy in the air. It wasn’t just the standard "big fight feel." It was the massive question mark hanging over the main event. People kept asking the same thing: could Roman Reigns and CM Punk actually share a ring without murdering each other?
War Games is always a mess. That’s the point. It’s two rings, a giant cage, and ten people losing their minds. But this year felt different because the stakes weren’t just about a win. They were about the soul of the Bloodline.
The Bloodline Civil War: More Than Just a Match
The story leading into the men's WWE War Games 2024 match was basically a Shakespearean drama with more folding chairs. You had the "Original Bloodline"—Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Sami Zayn—trying to take back their legacy from Solo Sikoa’s "New Bloodline."
Adding CM Punk was a wild card that nobody saw coming six months ago. Seriously. Punk and Roman have a history that’s... let’s call it "frosty."
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The match itself was a 42-minute marathon. Solo brought the heavy hitters: Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and the human wrecking ball, Bronson Reed. For a while, it looked like the New Bloodline was going to just steamroll everyone. Jacob Fatu moves in ways a man that size shouldn't be allowed to. He's terrifying.
The turning point came when Paul Heyman—the "Wiseman" himself—showed up. He didn't say much, but he didn't have to. He got Roman and Punk to finally stop glaring at each other for five seconds. When they finally synced up, it was magic.
Pro Tip: If you're re-watching the match, keep your eyes on the "Tsunami" spot. Bronson Reed tried to crush Roman through a table from the top of the cage. Punk saved Roman at the last millisecond. That was the moment the "Original" team actually became a team.
In the end, it was a classic Bloodline finish. Double superkicks from the Usos, a Helluva Kick from Sami, a GTS from Punk, and then Roman hitting the Spear on Solo for the pin. The image of Roman and Punk shaking hands afterward? That's going to be in video packages for the next decade.
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The Women’s War Games: Chaos and Controversy
If the men’s match was about drama, the women’s WWE War Games 2024 match was about pure, unadulterated chaos. Team Rhea (Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Iyo Sky, and Bayley) went up against Team Liv (Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae).
Look, I’ll be real—the first half of this match was a bit clunky. Nia Jax and some of the others had a few "oops" moments with the chairs. It happens. But once everyone was in the cage, the quality shot through the roof.
Iyo Sky is a freak of nature. She's now competed in six War Games matches—more than anyone else in history. She did this insane moonsault with a garbage can over her head. Don't try that at home.
Key Highlights from the Women's Match:
- Tiffany Stratton teased a Money in the Bank cash-in mid-match. It was a total "Tiffy Time" move that drove the crowd nuts.
- Rhea Ripley debuted a new demon skull mask that she eventually ripped off to reveal her "healed" face.
- The Finish: Rhea hit a massive Riptide on Liv Morgan through a table from the second rope.
A lot of people complained that the team-ups felt a bit forced (why are Bianca and Iyo friends now?), but the physicality in the final ten minutes made up for the shaky logic.
The Titles: Shinsuke’s Shock and Gunther’s Grittiness
We can't talk about WWE War Games 2024 without mentioning the mid-card, which actually had some of the best wrestling of the night.
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Shinsuke Nakamura beating LA Knight for the United States Title was the "I didn't see that coming" moment. Shinsuke has been playing this dark, brooding character lately, and it’s working. He caught Knight with a Kinshasa to the back of the head. Clean. Fast. Surprising.
Then you had the Intercontinental Title triple threat. Bron Breakker is a literal beast. He retained against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser in a match that felt like a car crash. If you like "hoss" matches where guys just hit each other really hard, this was for you.
Gunther defending against Damian Priest was also a masterclass. It wasn't as good as their SummerSlam match, mostly because of the Finn Balor interference. Honestly, the "Judgment Day" drama is starting to feel a bit repetitive. But Gunther winning by technical submission showed why he's the final boss of the company right now.
Why This Event Still Matters
A lot of critics said WWE War Games 2024 was "predictable." Maybe. But wrestling isn't always about the shock; it's about the payoff.
We finally saw the reunion of the OG Bloodline. We saw CM Punk prove he can still go in high-stakes stipulations. And we saw the women's division continue to take risks that most male wrestlers wouldn't touch.
The show wasn't perfect. The women's match had some sloppiness, and the US title match felt a bit short. But the atmosphere in Vancouver was electric.
Actionable Insights for Fans:
- Watch the Entrances: The psychology of who entered the cage and when (especially Zayn and Punk) tells more of the story than the actual moves.
- Follow Iyo Sky: She is quietly becoming the GOAT of the War Games format. Watch her positioning; she’s always where the action is.
- Keep an eye on Netflix: Since Raw is moving to Netflix in 2025, the fallout from this event is setting the stage for a massive shift in how WWE produces content.
If you missed it, go back and watch the final 15 minutes of the Men's War Games match. It’s a clinic in how to tell a story inside a steel cage. The Bloodline story isn't over—it’s just entering a new, even more complicated chapter.
Check out the official highlights on the WWE YouTube channel to see the "Tsunami" spot I mentioned. It's worth the three minutes of your time.