Movies like Survivor Series: WarGames (2025)
The best movies like Survivor Series: WarGames (2025) are WrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021), WWE WrestleMania XXV (2009) and WWE WrestleMania 29 (2013). If Survivor Series: WarGames hooked you with its drama and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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WrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021)
The 37th annual Showcase of the Immortals is back in business at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida as night two will feature Asuka defending her Raw Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt returning to in-ring action against Randy Orton, Intercontinental Champion Big E takes on Apollo Crews for his title, and "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns defends his Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan & Edge in a Triple Threat Match.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXV (2009)
WrestleMania XXV was the twenty-fifth annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by the National Guard and took place on April 5, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The first main event was a singles match for the WWE Championship that featured the champion, Triple H, defending against Randy Orton. The second was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship, between defedning champion Edge against John Cena & Big Show. The third main event was The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. Featured matches on the undercard included, Jeff Hardy versus Matt Hardy in an Extreme Rules match, Chris Jericho versus the team of Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Jimmy Snuka, and the annual Money in the Bank ladder match featuring Kane, MVP, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, Kofi Kingston, CM Punk, Christian, & Finlay. With an attendance of 72,744, it is the 6th largest attendance in WrestleMania history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 29 (2013)
At the Show of Shows, John Cena has a chance to rewrite history when he challenges The Rock for the WWE Championship. A brash, remorseless CM Punk seeks the ultimate claim to immortality by attempting to do what no one has done before him - defeat the Undertaker at WrestleMania, ending his double decade-long Streak. Brock Lesnar and Triple H collide in a No Holds Barred showdown where The Game’s illustrious career is on the line. This is the place where legends are made. This is WrestleMania.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019)
Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, this is the 33rd annual event under the Survivor Series chronology. This is the first time in the history of the event that the NXT brand will be featured.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
WrestleMania XXIV was the twenty-fourth annual WrestleMania PPV. The event took place on March 30, 2008, at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The first main event was a Singles match from the SmackDown brand that featured The Undertaker challenging World Heavyweight Champion Edge for the title. The second was a Triple Threat match from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion Randy Orton defended against challengers Triple H and John Cena. The third was a singles match featuring ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero defending against Kane. Other matches include a No DQ match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting The Big Show, a Money in the Bank ladder match with Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, MVP, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy, Jericho, and John Morrison, and a retirement match between Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)
The Rock and John Cena collide in the most anticipated WrestleMania face-off in history, an epic match that will forever define the legacies of these icons. The Deadman stakes his entire legacy on one battle with Triple H inside the nightmarish prison they immortalized, Hell In A Cell, with The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels as special guest referee. WWE Champion CM Punk faces off against Chris Jericho in the explosive clash of revolutionaries that will determine which man truly is “The Best In The World.” Daniel Bryan defends his title against a riled-up and ruthless Sheamus, who will have to fight through The Submission Specialist’s tactics to claim his first World Heavyweight Championship. Team Teddy takes on Team Johnny to determine which man will win total control of Raw and SmackDown. This was the twenty-eighth annual WrestleMania. It took place on April 1, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It is the highest grossing PPV event in professional wrestling history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 22 (2006)
WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania III (1987)
Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage battles Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at The Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit, Michigan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE SummerSlam 2021 (2021)
The biggest party of the Summer is not only back, but for the first time ever, will be taking place in an NFL arena at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Witness "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns take on John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship, Nikki A.S.H. facing off against Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and The All Mighty WWE Champion Bobby Lashley defending his title against the unstoppable Goldberg.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2007 (2007)
Royal Rumble (2007) was the twentieth annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 28, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown! and ECW brands. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship between John Cena and Umaga. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Batista versus Mr. Kennedy for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured match on the ECW brand was between Bobby Lashley and Test for the ECW World Championship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania X-Seven (2001)
WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 21 (2005)
WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleManiaPPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 3, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main match on the Raw brand was Triple H versus Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown brand was John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus John Cena for the WWE Championship. Another primary match was an interpromotional match between The Undertaker versus Randy Orton. The featured matches on the undercard were Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels and a Money in the Bank ladder match. The event also featured the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin who started his part-time appearances with WWE at this event. The event drew a Staples Center record attendance of 20,193 people and grossed more than $2.1 million in ticket sales.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2018 (2018)
The 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble will come to the WWE Universe from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight and you can get your tickets now! Relive incredible past Royal Rumble events on the award-winning WWE Network, and don’t miss out when Royal Rumble returns to Philadelphia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Wrestlemania X8 (2002)
WrestleMania X8 was the eighteenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Sour Skittles. It took place on March 17, 2002 at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario. As the nWo continues their crusade against the WWF, wrestling's past meets wrestling's future when the People's Champion, the Rock, meets Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Meanwhile, Tripe H faces the greatest challenge of his career when he challenges Chris Jericho for the Undisputed Championship, with his vengeful ex-wife Stephanie McMahon in Jericho's corner.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XX (2004)
WrestleMania XX was the twentieth annual WrestleMania . It took place on March 14, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main match for the Raw brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between champion Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit. The main match for the SmackDown! brand featured Eddie Guerrero versus Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. The event featured the return of The Undertaker, who challenged Kane. Also on the card was a match between Goldberg and Brock Lesnar with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the special guest referee. WrestleMania XX was the third WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden but the fifth to take place in the New York metropolitan area (following WrestleMania I, WrestleMania 2, WrestleMania X and Wrestlemania 29). The event grossed US$2.4 million in ticket sales, making the Pay-Per-View the highest grossing event ever for WWE at Madison Square Garden. More than 20,000 people attended the event.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWrestleMania (1985)
The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2013 (2013)
Finally...The Rock has come back to the Royal Rumble! In his first title match in over 10 years, The Great One goes one-on-one with the longest reigning WWE Champion of the last quarter century, CM Punk. Plus Big Show looks to regain the World Heavyweight Championship from Alberto Del Rio in a ruthless Last Man Standing Match. And it's every man for himself when 30 Superstars collide for the opportunity to headline WrestleMania XXIX in the iconic Royal Rumble match. The Road to WrestleMania begins here, from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona....it's the 2013 WWE Royal Rumble!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2021 (2021)
The annual beginning of the Road to WrestleMania featured Drew McIntyre defending his WWE Championship against Goldberg, Kevin Owens facing "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns in a Last Man Standing Match for the Universal Championship, and of course, the annual Men's and Women's Royal Rumble Matches that determined who will headline the Showcase of the Immortals.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisJourneyman (2018)
A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE Royal Rumble 2020 (2020)
The Road to WrestleMania begins with Royal Rumble. Thirty men and 30 women compete in the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble Matches. Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt defends his title against Daniel Bryan, Asuka challenges Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship and much more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBacklash Tampa (2026)
The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns faced Jacob Fatu for the Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky fought Asuka, Trick Williams faced Sami Zayn to for the SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker squared off against Seth Rollins.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV (2026)
Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV took place on May 23rd 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. It was the first WWE televised event in Fort Wayne since 2014.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy
Royal Rumble 2026 (2026)
The Road to WrestleMania begins at Royal Rumble, and the top Superstars in WWE are set to compete for a championship bout at WrestleMania. The matches will begin with two superstars in the ring. At equally timed intervals, a new superstar enters the fray. Elimination only occurs when a superstar has gone over the top rope and both feet have touched the floor. This continues until there is just one superstar left standing as the winner of the Royal Rumble Match. Also, AJ Styles will put his incredible career on the line against Gunther and Drew McIntyre will defend his WWE championship against Sami Zayn.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy
WWE Extreme Rules 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Extreme Rules was a professional wrestling pay-per-view and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 13th annual Extreme Rules and took place on September 26, 2021, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This was the first Extreme Rules to livestream on Peacock and also the first and only Extreme Rules event to be held in September, replacing Clash of Champions that was previously held during that month.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
NXT TakeOver 36 (2021)
For the first time in NXT history, the black and gold brand caps off SummerSlam weekend as Karrion Kross defends his NXT Championship against Samoa Joe, NXT UK Champion Walter defends his title against Ilja Dragunov, Dakota Kai looks to take the NXT Women's Championship from Raquel González, and "The Undisputed Finale" gets underway as Adam Cole takes on Kyle O'Reilly in a 2 Out of 3 Falls match.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
GCW Beg for Mercy (2019)
Singles Match Jake Atlas vs. Jimmy Lloyd Singles Match Chris Dickinson vs. Marko Stunt Singles Match KTB vs. Timothy Thatcher Tag Team Match Dustin Thomas & Nate Webb vs. Kikutaro & Sanchez Four Way Fuckery Fest Match Eric Ryan vs. G-Raver vs. Matt Tremont vs. SHLAK Five Way Match Alex Zayne vs. Colby Corino vs. Grim Reefer vs. Jordan Oliver vs. Teddy Hart Singles Match Daisuke Sekimoto vs. Shane Mercer Singles Match Blake Christian vs. Tony Deppen GCW World Title Match Nick Gage (c) vs. Orange Cassidy
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
WWE: The Best of Raw - After the Show (2014)
Your backstage pass for when the cameras stop rolling! Monday Night Raw has delivered pulse-pounding excitement to TV viewers for over 20 years. But what happens when the telecast ends? For the first time ever, see what happens after the screen fades to black! Watch WWE's most colorful personalities cut loose for the live audience! From Stone Cold Steve Austin beer bashes, hilarious improv, red-hot matches and heartwarming tributes, it's all here!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
WWE Money in the Bank 2021 (2021)
It's time once again for yet another climb towards a golden opportunity for potential, future championship gold for these WWE Superstars as both the Men's & Women's Money in the Bank briefcases are up for grabs (in front of a full live crowd for the first time in over a year no less!). Also, "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns will be defending his Universal Championship against "The Rated R Superstar" Edge, "The All-Mighty" WWE Champion Bobby Lashley faces off against Kofi Kingston for Lashley's title, and Rhea Ripley defends her Raw Women's Championship against "The Queen" Charlotte Flair.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Orange Crush & JCW: Superpower Slam 2026 (2026)
Orange Crush presents Superpower Slam 2026 is a professional wrestling charity show benefitting neurodivergent individuals involving JCW and GCW and pro wrestlers from ROH/AEW it took place on 2.1.26
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2019)
NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2019) is an upcoming professional wrestling show and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their NXT brand. It will take place on November 23, 2019 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. It will be the third event under the War Games chronology.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
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What are the best movies like Survivor Series: WarGames?
The closest matches to Survivor Series: WarGames are WrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021), WWE WrestleMania XXV (2009) and WWE WrestleMania 29 (2013). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Survivor Series: WarGames?
Start with WrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021), the closest match to Survivor Series: WarGames.
What is the newest movie like Survivor Series: WarGames?
Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Survivor Series: WarGames?
Yes: WrestleMania 37: Night 2 (2021), WWE WrestleMania XXV (2009) and WWE WrestleMania 29 (2013).
How are movies similar to Survivor Series: WarGames chosen?
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