5 WWE stars in danger of missing Survivor Series: WarGames

Several current WWE stars have been confirmed for Survivor Series: WarGames. CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and Jey Uso will battle Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul in the men's match.

Four other performers will join the battling trios. Certain stars will be left out of both cage matches for various reasons. Other stars will simply not be booked for the event.

Injuries, a lack of a creative plan, or planned time off could lead to a big name missing out on the annual PLE. The next five WWE stars are in danger of missing Survivor Series: WarGames.

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#5. Uncle Howdy's disappearing act

Despite The Wyatt Sicks lurking backstage, they haven't been joined by their leader, Uncle Howdy. The MFTs have been targeting the WWE Tag Team Titles, held by Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy.

The two sides have stared each other down on SmackDown a few times, but Uncle Howdy didn't join in. He hasn't appeared live in quite a while, which has sparked speculation about his absence.

With his usage over the last two months, he'll probably miss out on another big PLE like WarGames.

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#4. Randy Orton doesn't factor into WarGames' plans

Randy Orton isn't injured, but due to age and the wear and tear on his body, he is no longer a full-time wrestler. He'll appear more often than Roman Reigns, but still misses a good deal of time during a year.

If he doesn't join Team Vision for WarGames, he won't have a spot in another marquee WWE PLE. He competed in the match in 2023 as a surprise fifth member of the face team.

Since he hasn't been on SmackDown for weeks, just like Uncle Howdy, he may not factor into plans for Survivor Series: WarGames.

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#3. Jimmy Uso doesn't join his brother

After issues with Jey Uso over the last month, Jimmy Uso has missed the last two episodes of RAW. He reconciled with his brother ahead of his match with CM Punk for the vacant World Heavyweight Title.

Since that time, however, Jimmy Uso hasn't saved his brother from ongoing attacks by The Vision. It's strange since he even went to SmackDown to avenge Jacob Fatu.

He could be on hiatus with his pregnant wife, Naomi. Jimmy would make sense as one of the final members of the team of heroes, but he may miss out on fighting alongside his family.

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#2. Jacob Fatu's WWE status

Jacob Fatu's attack was done to write him off WWE programming for the near future. He reportedly needed work done on his teeth, so officials used a backstage attack to explain his absence.

The former United States Champion was slated to face Drew McIntyre with a shot at Cody Rhodes' title. The attack prevented that from happening, and McIntyre was blamed by many without proof.

The Samoan Werewolf famously jumped off the cage last year. Competing in WarGames or at Survivor Series might not be the best idea for someone who has recently undergone dental work.

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#1. Drew McIntyre was suspended

It's interesting how several of the WWE stars close to Cody Rhodes are missing or injured. Orton has been gone for a spell. Fatu had a chance to potentially face The American Nightmare, but was mysteriously attacked backstage.

McIntyre joined them in exile after Nick Aldis suspended him last week. With Rhodes not defending his title, he doesn't need a challenger.

It still doesn't mean that The Scottish Warrior won't show up to defy the order. It's still disappointing for McIntyre to miss out on a big PLE like Survivor Series: WarGames.