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WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2023

Director

Paul Levesque

Runtime

169 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 is a high-energy commercial event aimed at a global audience. While the roster benefits from a diverse cast, the storytelling remains tied to conventional athletic archetypes. Gender inclusion is evident through high-stakes female matches, but the narrative does not challenge traditional hierarchies or explore complex multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the broadcast reinforces corporate storytelling while lacking intentional engagement with disability, LGBTQ+ identities, or systemic cultural critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The broadcast does not center stories about LGBTQ+ identities. Performers are shown through typical athletic roles rather than narratives focused on their identities.

How does WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 portray gender?

Fair

Women compete in high-stakes, physically challenging matches, showcasing athletic inclusion. However, the narrative follows traditional combat archetypes without disrupting established gender power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023?

Fair

The roster includes performers from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, enhancing the brand's global appeal. However, this diversity primarily serves marketability.

How does WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The event upholds Western ideals of meritocracy and individual achievement through competitive championships. It operates as a commercial spectacle within corporate hierarchies.

Does WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. The focus remains on performers showing peak physical performance.

Present on Screen

  • The roster includes performers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, enhancing global appeal.
  • Women are featured in high-stakes, physically demanding roles, demonstrating athletic parity.

Limited or Absent

  • The broadcast lacks meaningful representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
  • There are no central narratives focused on LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The storytelling adheres to traditional hierarchies without exploring multi-layered issues.

Official Synopsis

The 2023 Survivor Series was the 37th annual Survivor Series professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and live streaming event produced by WWE. It was held for wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The event took place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, marking the third Survivor Series to be held at this arena after the 1989 and 2019 events. The event retained the WarGames theme utilised for the 2022 event.

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