5 Historic Records Set to Be Made at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025

Survivor Series [Image Source: WWE.com]
Survivor Series [Image Source: WWE.com]

Survivor Series: WarGames is less than two weeks away and Petco Park in San Diego is getting decked out to host the annual event. The card is loaded with several blockbuster matches and championship bouts. WWE is leaving no stone unturned to make it a star-studded spectacle and the excitement among fans is at an all-time high.

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It will also be a historic night for the company as Survivor Series 2025 will set several records and touch unprecedented feats. From the event seeing its first-ever stadium iteration to the most star-studded WarGames, it will mark a seismic shift in the event's history. As the cages hung under California's forgiving sky, this edition will be unforgettable for WWE.

Here are five historic records set to be made at Survivor Series: WarGames:

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#5. First-ever Survivor Series to be held in a stadium

Survivor Series has been one of WWE's oldest and staple premium live events, which made its debut in 1987. Since then, it has been held in various arenas across the USA and Canada. However, the 2025 edition of Survivor Series will set a new milestone as it will be held in a stadium for the first time in history.

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Petco Park in San Diego marks the debut of the annual spectacle in a Major League Baseball stadium, eclipsing the indoor arenas of prior years. This historic move will redefine the event's legacy and star power, potentially drawing record-breaking crowds for a non-WrestleMania PLE.

#4. The highest number of current and former World Champions in a singles WarGames

The Men's WarGames Match this year will truly be a star-studded showdown, featuring megastars like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre and others. It boasts two current World Champions and four former World Champions, surpassing the star power of the 2024 men's bout.

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This will establish a unique record of its own, as Survivor Series 2025 will see the highest number of current and former World Champions under the same roof in a single WarGames Match. It is truly a remarkable feat and this all-star clash would cement it as the most decorated WarGames ever in WWE.

#3. Roman Reigns & Brock Lesnar will complete their 10-year arc

Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are two of the biggest megastars of this industry, having a storied history. Their rivalry is considered one of the blockbuster rivalries in WWE. Lesnar and Reigns competed in their first-ever WWE match at WrestleMania 31 in 2015. Since then, they have battled each other numerous times in the company.

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Survivor Series 2025 will see an incredible feat as the two icons will complete their ten-year arc in their historic rivalry. They will battle in the same WarGames match against each other, fulfilling their epic decade-long saga. Very few rivalries in pro wrestling surpass the ten-year mark and hence it will indeed be a moment to be remembered.

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#2. First WarGames to be held in an open-roof stadium

WarGames has been one of the most exciting matchups in pro wrestling, which brings a unique flavor for the fans. Every single one of the previous WarGames matches in wrestling history has taken place inside a roofed arena. However, history will be made at Petco Park on November 29, 2025. Both WarGames Matches will be fought completely outdoors, under the open San Diego night sky.

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It will be held in an open-roof stadium for the first time, giving fans some breathtaking views. This is an unbreakable historical milestone that will permanently alter how WarGames is remembered. By giving it the open-air stadium treatment like WrestleMania and SummerSlam, WWE is officially declaring WarGames one of its absolute top-tier match types.

#1. Set to be the highest-attended Survivor Series event in WWE history

Survivor Series 2025 is poised to set a new attendance record in the event's history. The annual spectacle will take place in Petco Park in San Diego this year and the current setup is 35,654. According to reports, over 32,797 seats have already been filled. This alone crushes every prior Survivor Series attendance, which have all been arena-based.

Without a shadow of doubt, this year's edition will be the highest-grossing and most-attended Survivor Series event in WWE's history. This milestone cements 2025 as a game-changer, breaking from arena traditions and aligning Survivor Series with WrestleMania-level spectacles.

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