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NXT TakeOver: WarGames

NXT TakeOver: WarGames

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2019

TV-PG

Director

Kevin Dunn

Runtime

150 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

NXT TakeOver: WarGames is a professional wrestling event centered on athletic competition and factional rivalries. Given its focus on physical performance and predetermined combat, it doesn't have the structure to explore nuanced intersections of identity. The production leans on traditional hierarchies of dominance and warrior archetypes. While the roster is globally diverse, these identities are framed through the lens of sport rather than deeper social or cultural exploration. Ultimately, the event is designed for spectacle. It prioritizes maintaining established sports-entertainment traditions over intentionally challenging social norms or progressive identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does NXT TakeOver: WarGames have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The characters' identities revolve around athletic roles and team affiliations. There are no stories or critiques related to LGBTQ+ experiences or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does NXT TakeOver: WarGames portray gender?

Fair

The show features both male and female athletes. However, the presentation often follows typical combat clichés rather than exploring gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is NXT TakeOver: WarGames?

Fair

The lineup includes athletes from various backgrounds around the world. Their identities are highlighted through athletic achievements and warrior themes.

How does NXT TakeOver: WarGames represent religion and culture?

Limited

The event emphasizes competition, physical struggle, and tribal affiliations. The narrative focuses on conventional institutional structures without challenging them through social critiques.

Does NXT TakeOver: WarGames include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of performers using visible or invisible disabilities. The emphasis remains on peak physical fitness and athletic performance.

Present on Screen

  • The lineup showcases a high degree of global diversity, reflecting a multicultural array of athletes.
  • The production includes a mix of male and female athletes.

Limited or Absent

  • The event lacks narratives addressing LGBTQ+ identities or character development focused on queer experiences.
  • There is no representation of characters using visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Narratives rely on conventional combat clichés rather than exploring gendered power dynamics.
  • Cultural representation is confined to traditional Western sports entertainment frameworks.

Official Synopsis

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.

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