WWE schedules women's WarGames match for Survivor Series

SmackDown brawl triggers match challenge

Charlotte Flair and her teammates issued the challenge for the WarGames match following a brawl on Friday's episode of SmackDown. The chaos began during a match between Flair and Jacy Jayne.

Members of Fatal Influence, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley started the fight, which eventually drew in Bayley, Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. Stephanie Vaquer returned to make the save during the segment.

WWE recently highlighted its live events on SmackDown, acknowledging house shows for the first time in a while. The company featured Xavier Woods and Drew McIntyre in their new heel personas, including a verbal confrontation by Woods in Worcester and autograph teasing in Bridgeport. Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre also competed in a steel-cage match in Bridgeport, which was a preview for their upcoming Three Stages of Hell match on SmackDown.

Stephanie Vaquer returns to WWE television

Stephanie Vaquer made her return to WWE television on the November 13, 2026, episode of SmackDown. Her absence began after the October 26 episode of Raw. She missed time due to an ankle injury and an undisclosed illness, which forced the cancellation of a scheduled match against Becky Lynch.

She joined the team for WarGames after Charlotte Flair personally contacted her. Vaquer returned during a brawl to assist her teammates and will now participate in the women's WarGames match.

The men's WarGames match was organized on Monday's Raw when Jacob Fatu returned to balance the odds against the 946. Elsewhere, Cody Rhodes has been giving young fans signed weight belts and warm hugs following his matches.

Key maneuvers and weapons used in the brawl

Charlotte Flair secured a victory against Jacy Jayne using the Natural Selection maneuver. During the brawl on SmackDown, Bayley utilized a kendo stick. Jade Cargill eventually took Bayley down to end the exchange.

Rivalry history between the competing teams

Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley faced Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab on Sunday Night’s Main Event. The trio led by Cargill defeated the team of Flair, Bliss and Paxley. Alexa Bliss stated that she brought Paxley into the alliance.

Commentators noted that the unpredictable personality of Paxley serves as both an advantage and a drawback. Cargill’s team has worked together for months, which gives them cohesion and the ability to anticipate each other’s moves. The match outcome may lead Flair and Bliss to develop more chemistry with Paxley, while Cargill’s team may need to adapt to the volatility introduced by the style of Paxley.

Bayley defeated Michin on Monday's Raw.

Bayley's recent schedule and NXT appearances

Bayley posted on Instagram on Thursday that she will miss her Friday appearance at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio, because she has business to handle. The post displayed a SmackDown logo.

This Saturday match marks her fourth NXT match of the year and her first NXT appearance since a three-day tour in May.

Jade Cargill's performance on the Holiday Live Tour

Jade Cargill and Michin were involved in an injury-causing match that Cathy Kelley referenced during an interview. Cargill and Michin were scheduled to face each other on SmackDown on the night the incident was discussed.

Cargill opened the WWE Holiday Live Tour with two wins over Michin. After Michin left the tour, Cargill beat B-Fab and then achieved consecutive victories over Bayley on Saturday and Sunday.

These matches against Bayley received praise for crowd engagement and strong character work, despite some hecklers claiming that she cannot wrestle. The Holiday Live Tour continues through January. This schedule provides Cargill time to refine her selling technique before her first televised title defense.

Speculation on the Survivor Series card

Dave Meltzer suggested that the Survivor Series card might consist of only four matches. The women’s WarGames bout is included among those four matches.