Arn Anderson, Beautiful Bobby, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Rude & Steve Austin vs. Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes, Nikita Koloff, Ricky Steamboat & Sting

[5.0] "War games concept is deeply flawed where only the final portion of the match matters and the rest is essentially pointless brawling. What helps in this bout is half the wrestlers bleeding all over the place to illustrate the brutality of the concept. However, there's lack of memorable spots to fill the pointless brawling except Medusa climbing the cage and metal part of the ring being used as a weapon."

[9.0] "From all the old style War Games matches, this was the one that I liked the most, because besides the great talents and names, different to the others that were like pure Brawl and I didn't understand when the match was over for all the things happening at once. 9/10 [****3/4]"

[8.0] "Austin v Windham, current vs former champ. Vet vs youngling. Good idea to give the match a nicer flow when the heels enter and safe each other. Steamboat and Rude are great picks here. Superb structure. Arn anderson makes sense, great action and great shifts in momentum. Oh the top of cage action is nice. Sting did great. Devolves into pure chaos. 8.5, rate higher if you like these types of matches."

[10.0] "This is the best WCW match ever, in my opinion, and the gold standard for what a WarGames match should be. It's wild, chaotic, bloody and incredibly violent. The finish of the match with the disconnected turnbuckle is also genius, and really sold a storyline throughout the match that Zbyszko was in trouble with the rest of the Dangerous Alliance. If I was booking a WarGames match, even in 2025, I'd model it off this one."

[8.0] "Chaotic high energy fun. One of the best wargame matches of all time. Really what Wargames should still be not this PG crap they do nowadays in wwe. The bladejobs some of these guys did were fucking crazy and the energy the crowd would give whenever a new babyface came into the match was electric. 4/5"

[9.0] "WarGames isn't complicated, or at least, it shouldn't be. The beauty of the stipulation lies in its simplicity: heels get the numbers advantage, chaos builds with every entrant, and The Match Beyond delivers the catharsis. When done right, it's wrestling's purest controlled chaos; and WrestleWar '92 is still the gold standard. The Dangerous Alliance vs. Sting's Squadron is loaded with talent; Sting, Steamboat, Austin, Anderson, Eaton, Windham, Rhodes, and every one of them plays their part to perfection. WCW's tighter cages and lower ceilings give the match its claustrophobic, violent texture. You can feel the walls closing in as bodies collide, heads scrape steel, and the canvas slowly turns red. The pacing is flawless: two-minute intervals keep the match surging forward, and the blend of blood, brutality, and storytelling makes it feel alive from start to finish. Madusa's daring climb, Sting and Nikita Koloff's emotional reconciliation, and the Alliance's downfall through miscommunication all hit their beats perfectly. It isn't immaculate (WarGames, by nature, rarely is) but the imperfections only add to its charm. Every bump, every swing, every drop of blood feels essential. WrestleWar '92 remains the definitive WarGames: a masterpiece of structure and chaos, violence and storytelling, that only the ROH vs. CZW one in 2006 has ever really been able to top. ****1/2"

[9.0] "This is War Games at its absolute best! An all-out brawl of epic proportion; exhilarating pace, crazy intensity, hot entry after hot entry, buckets of blood, a raucous crowd, Jesse Ventura and Jim Ross on commentary is a treat, there's some great storytelling on top of that, loved the moment between Sting and Koloff, Rick Rude and Steamboat going at it, and just about everyone's performance. Really, this match is almost overwhelming. Truly an all-time great brawl and my favorite War Games ever. **** 1/2"

[10.0] "Still remains my favorite match after all these years. The Dangerous Alliance was a dominate stable that actually won titles and always got the last word even if they lost. But the time had come and only War Games could solve it once and for all. Still remains THE War Games match."

[8.0] "17/5/92 WCW. What an amazing match, I could rate this higher on a future watch but maybe the chaos of having 10+ takes away a little. Have you ever seen so many brilliant working punches in one area. The psychology, the drama, the commentary, the crowd all brilliant. A big 8*"

"This WarGames match is an all-time classic--easily one of the best matches of the early '90s and arguably the best WarGames match WCW ever produced. The storytelling here was impeccable. On one side, you had The Dangerous Alliance--stacked with some of the most technically sound and vicious heels in the business at the time. On the other side, Sting's Squadron, a band of heroic misfits with power, and veteran presence. The build leading up to the event was filled with intensity, and this match delivered on EVERY level. From the opening bell, the pace was relentless. Barry Windham and Steve Austin started it off, and they wasted no time setting a tone of chaos and physicality. Each entrant added a new layer of tension (Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes, Larry Zbyszko, Sting, Nikita Koloff, in this exact order.) The match was AMAZING, it would definently be one of the matches i would show to somebody if i was asked to show them one WCW match and i think we can all agree its one of the best War Games EVER! (would be the best if the year 1987 didnt exist) Rating: 10/10 (would give a 9, 5 but its closer to a 10 then 9) (and if i could rate at all but i just joined) - A bloody war and a masterclass in storytelling."

[9.0] "[4.5*] Brilliant match and probably the best War Games of all time. This is a match that I have similar feelings as the AITA 2022, with the average rating from both being pretty much the same. This is for sure very different than the War Games/Blood n Guts we have nowadays, with less focus on the weapons, no tables, no chairs, no thumbtacks, and more focus on being a real fight and battle between all these men that absolutely hated each-other and represented completely opposite things to the WCW. This was like the WCW Avengers vs the WCW Supervillains, and the crowd was all into it. It is funny because it looks like one of the most non-choreographed matches I have ever seen. There are matches, like AJ Styles vs Seth Rollins that I watched today too, where it seems like both guys are working together to produce great moves and sequences, they looked like coworkers on a theatre. This one however looks like a real fight, with perfect fists, not a lot of planned spots, a lot of blood, improvisation and simple action that made people feel. Not a lot of Holy Shit Moments, but the whole match felt like a piece of a bigger story, and the moments I popped the most did not even involve in-ring action. My favorite moment was when Sting finally accepted Nikita as a babyface after he threw himself into the fire to save him, and after a double clothesline they hugged out and the crowd went nuts. Simple moves, simple spots, gigantic reactions. This is professor wrestling. All these guys felt like real wrestlers, real stars, and everyone felt that. The fact that the cage was so low gave it a pretty cool visual, and it was awesome to see Sting making his hot entrance and using the cage to attack Rick Rude multiple times. The camera work was just phenomenal too; when I first saw the camera-man inside the ring I thought this fucking sucked, but as the time went going I saw how much it helped the atmosphere and immersion, I felt like being inside the ring and it was just fucking cool, I loved it. My only complaint is the fact that the match ended kinda out nowhere and I felt that it could have been much longer, and I did not believe when I saw that this had 25 minutes, because it was so good, so intense and so action-filled that I thought this had 15-min maximum. As much as it ended on the first submission attempt, you just can not say it was not realistic, because Zbyszko hit Bobby with a fucking piece of metal, so it is completely okay that his shoulder was hurt lmfao everyone would have tapped out too."

[9.0] "Unorganized chaos and I love it. Wish the crowd was still has hot as it was back in those days. Also need to point out how the way they used to work- They used to make it feel so real and believable."

[10.0] "For my money, this is the best WarGames ever. It is incredibly difficult to praise every participant in the contest, but if I had to give the MVP trophy to one guy, it would be Steve Austin. Stunning Steve was sensational here, bleeding like a stuck pig, bumping and selling like his life was on the line, and taking an absolute beating -- doing this while wrestling the entire thing, by the way. I have never seen Steamboat this aggressive before, as he was hell-bent on murdering Rude, constantly going for his throat every step of the way. Dustin lit up the entire arena with one of the most fired-up babyface sequences you will ever see! Rude and Arn were wonderful scums you love to hate, adding a sense of nastiness that totally made you feel for the faces. There were several awesome moments as well, such as Sting confronting Medusa atop the cage, Paul E. coaching his crew at ringside, and Austin's head smashing against the ceiling as he received an Atomic Drop. The Sting / Nikita climax was worth every cent, and they built it up masterfully. Zbyszko screwing up his own team by accidentally breaking Eaton's arm with a steel rod, allowing Sting to smartly capitalize on it with an armbar, was the perfect finish to conclude this brutal affair. It was the culmination of a fantastic rivalry and a satisfying blowoff that saw the Dangerous Alliance get what was coming for them. Everyone gave it their all here, and the result is arguably WCW's greatest bout of the decade. [*****]"

[10.0] "The ultimate WarGames match, this truly perfects the original formula. With blood, heat and a spectacular group of talent, it's pretty much flawless, earning an overwhelming response with the familiar heat - hot tag rotation. Austin and Rhodes probably shine brightest, which is some feat, stating their case as the hero and villain of WCW's future. The present players aren't far behind though, with Rude and Steamboat unsurprisingly producing particularly magnificent performances. None of those names are central to the match's most memorable moment however, as Koloff and Sting embrace in an all-time great WarGames happening. It says a lot about the magic of this match that Arn Anderson isn't an MVP candidate, when he usually claimed that honour with ease. Superb match, one that deserves to live forever. *****"

[10.0] "This is the blueprint of the perfect War Games match. Bloody Pro Wrestling Violence Perfection. *****"

[10.0] "This is the blueprint for WarGames. Complete mayhem for over 20 minutes, non-stop with not even a chance to take a breath. The two weaker guys in the match (Koloff and Zbyszko) generally stayed out of harms way and let the other guys light the arena on fire. The crowd was absolutely wild for anything the babyfaces did, and in a lesson all wrestlers could use, THEY USED THE CAGE AS A WEAPON. Everyone bled buckets and this was a fine payoff to the Dangerous Alliance domination of previous months. Sting often flattered to deceive with me, but he was the undoubted star of this one. About as close to perfection as you can wish for with a gimmick match."

[10.0] "Finally got to watch this for the first time and my goodness. Jim Ross was so electric calling this match. The way the crowd popped for every babyface that entered the ring was special. The cage primarily being used as a weapon >>>>>>>>>>>> the best war games match ever and dont let anyone try to tell you otherwise"

[9.0] "A very good intense and bloody match. Probably the best WarGames match of the 20th century that I have seen. There are almost only excellent wrestlers in this cage. (4*1/2)"

[9.0] "awesome main event for a not so great show as a whole. One of the better war games matches ive seen and its also one of the shorter ones ive seen. Love this match a lot 4.75 stars"

[10.0] "What a beautiful match this was, what a joy I'm feeling after watching this, the best War Games ever, and probably the best cage match (not the site, lol) ever too, 23 minutes of non-stop action, if I can define the match in one word is intensity, this feels like the most intense match ever, the camera inside the ring is awesome, it felt like I'm there, huge congratulations to the production, all the angles, everything was brilliant, and of course, the 10-man involved played a huge role, they absolutely encapsulated the hatred towards each other, they were fighting for their lives, amazing atmosphere. Basically every person here had a story with each other, the Dangerous Alliance, a squad formed by Paul E. Dangerously, most commonly known as Paul Heyman, were the heels, a group of rebels that wanted to destroy and tear apart WCW, they were vindictive and petty, and the fans hated them. To put an end to this reign of terror, Sting reunited a group of people that previously fought the members of the Dangerous Alliance, for different reasons and motivations, but they all had some kind of history, so they reunited and went to war together just to stop this hateful group, like some kind of Avengers assembling. It's well known that Sting and Ricky Steamboat are two of the greatest babyfaces ever, but everyone was amazing here, a young Dustin Rhodes stole the show, what an energetic performance, he was brilliant, and Barry Windham started the match in a perfect way against a young Steve Austin, both were fabulous. Nikita Koloff, a former heel, hugged Sting in a moment I will remember forever, the crowd was crazy, what a great moment, every interaction in this match you can understand without knowing any background or context, and this is magical. Sting climbing the cage to confront Madusa was an insane moment as well, there were so many moments that will be remembered forever, legendary stuff. At the end, after Larry Zbyszko accidentally hit Beautiful Bobby, Sting managed to do a submission on the injured arm and won the match, a simple but effective way to end things. I was kind of upset, because the match was so good that I wanted more, I wanted a very very long match of more pain and demolition, but was it really necessary? I don't think so, the match was perfect, every single second was worthy and perfect, it's the most intense but also a very simple match, and I'm impressed on how they managed to mix so well intensity with simplicity, the match was what everybody wanted to watch, no flaws here - {*****}"

[9.0] "The best WarGames so far and it would be really hard to match it, let alone beat it. I liked all the previous ones, but this one was on another level when it comes to chaos. It felt like an actual war with all guys beating the hell out of each other and most of the guys bleeding. It also helped temendously that the build has been great with The Dangerous Alliance being presented like a real threat and all of the babyfaces being over. Almost everybody from the Sting's team got a huge "hot tag" with the crowd losing their minds for Steamboat's or Dustin's entrances, plus they got a big pop for Nikita and Sting hugging it out, which was also a very good story leading into this match. So really a phenomenal multiman contest that was able to tell a story and deliver in the wrestling department at the same time."

[9.0] "Fantastic match that had me invested for all 23 minutes. It was the end of one of the best feuds WCW had ever seen. Paul E's villainous Dangerous Alliance vs. Stings Squadron in an all out war with everybody in the arena behind them. It felt like these guys came in here with very little idea of what they were going for, but absolutely killed it. Multiple people were busted open, innovative spots (like Arn's head being stuffed between the 2 rings), a real fight feel with sequences that didn't seem pre-planned, and a crowd that popped at everything they did. All of the babyface run ins were electric, and every man did a great job at telling a story throughout the match. Probably the best War Games match ever. ****1/2"

[8.0] "All out brawl with some really creative weapon spots with Paul E's phone and the metal hook from the ring. Everyone bleeds an absurd amount and the sheer chaos of it all is pretty outstanding."

[10.0] "5 stars This carries this show the steel cage here much smaller than the steel cage we have now but i guess that is how it was back i really that both members of the sting's squadron and the dangerous alliance stay close the cage moving around instead of being inside a 2 mini cells waiting for one come out but again i guess that is how it was back than i also that the one of the refrees does a heads or tails to decide which one of the members goes inside the structure help who but again i guess that is how it was back than and paul .e. dangerously telling what the members of the dangerous alliance to do with paper like a sports couch is just a NICE addition to this great match. it has enough time to tell it's story and didn't overstate it's welcome the crowd was into it i was into it you were into it everybody was into it. without the main event this show is lackluster with only 2 decent matches and to top this review nikita koloff and sting setting there differences, madusa going on top of the cage larry getting immediately getting beaten once he came into cell and one turnbuckle being ripped out the ringpost is one the many things i like about this match."

[9.0] "Maybe the best war games match. Very believable and there werent really any signs of actual cooperation, really good old school match."

[10.0] "The best War Games match ever, and one that should be studied even to this day. Not a move is wasted, care is taken to keep every spot believable, every participant has their moments yet they don't feel forced, and there is a story being told throughout. The pace, which can at times slow down considerably, serves to build anticipation for the next big moment, gives the audience a chance to catch their breath and absorb what has happened thus far, and keeps the viewer invested as the reactions seem so very real. Absolute brilliance!"

[10.0] "One of the greatest matches in the 90s, everyone had a major part in this match, just bloody and brutal, has to be one of the best brawling fights of all time, and also an incredible crowd, the finish was ok but also a smart thing to do. ABSOLUTE CLASSIC. *****"

[5.0] "I respect this match for being extremely ahead of its time and the format of the match is very interesting as well. That being said its not used to its fullest extent, and there were several points in this match where the pace felt very slow. Some people also get lost in the mix here due to the chaotic nature of the match, but Rhodes, Sting and Steamboat were stand out in this match."

[10.0] "If I could define what a War Games Match is, it would be this match. It's stupendous, intense and brilliant from start to finish (Which isn't hard to think about with the names involved). Thanks to the excellent work of Paul E., The Dangerous Alliance became a great stable heel for WCW after Ric Flair's departure. Everyone has a reason to be involved in this match and nothing is by chance, all its brutality and blood is driven not only by the classic babyface vs heel but also by personal fights like Barry Windham x Arn Anderson (even Barry's funny and wild moment burying Arn's head between the rings), and Steamboat (I must recognize his great selling throughout the match in his broken nose, in the storyline) x Rick Rude, these last two sought each other out the entire match to exchange punches. The work carried out on injured babyfaces against heels in their prime is essential for the execution of the fight. Even though Zbyszko becomes the weak point among the villains and is blamed for the defeat when he mistakenly hits Eaton with the hook that holds the ring. Steve Austin was a wasted gem that Paul Heyman saw potential in and he didn't waste it in this match, it was intense from start to finish, from the beginning with Barry to the end, he took the best bumps and made everyone who was against him look excellent. Whether it was Nikita having her transition to babyface complete and hugging Sting, making the audience cheer intensely, Paul being booed while creating plans for a victory on the outside with his team or Sting on top of the cage with Medusa, the crowd was on fire At all times, a different and fiery aura is created by the audience in the arena. I thought the ending was GREAT, with injuries, the babyfaces wouldn't beat the heel in good condition, so the gap created by Zbyszko made it possible for Sting to arm Bobby and the face team's victory, creating the first sparks of the end of the Dangerous Alliance. ABSOLUTE FIVE STARS MATCH! [5.0*]"

[9.0] "A great main event to this show and a great War Games match. This match is so stacked with talent. Some nice story notes in this match; I especially liked when Sting and Nikita Koloff embraced. The Dangerous Alliance was a good faction that was stacked with talent. Sting's Squadron comes out on top."

[9.0] "This is everything a war games match should be, brutal and chaotic. One of the best WCW matches of all time."

[8.0] "Plenty of brutal action going on here and I feel like I need to watch it a couple of times more to take it all in! Bit of a weak ending but lots of fun throughout"

[7.0] "The match was quite good but surprisingly I did not like it as much as I thought I would. In fact, I actually prefer the war games from the previous year. Yeah, the ending was maybe a little bit meh but the action was better and more fluid, mainly because there was one participant less on each team."

[10.0] "This , in my opinion, is the best War Games match there's ever been, even to this day. I enjoyed the Four Horsemen one the previous year a little more, but this one was definitely more intense and brutal than that one was, so while I consider it the best one, I still hold the Sting/Horsemen one up high as nostalgia. The crowd was insane for this."

[10.0] "With Ric Flair gone to WWF, WCW needed a new heel faction to replace the Four Horsemen and in stepped Paul E. and the Dangerous Alliance. For months these guys dominated WCW and this was the blow off to their story. This is the classic Wargames style match. High workrate start, the heel win the coin toss and then take control whenever they have the advantage and then the babyface just runs wild when they enter the match. The Four Horsemen really perfected this kind of match but it's the version that doesn't even include the Horsemen that does it the best. Everyone works there asses off, there is losts of blood and the corwd is super hot and they really hate Paul E. lol. The finish with Zbyszko screwing up also started the breakup of the group as the stable peaked right at the proper time and never managed to overstay it's welcome. Best Wargames match ever. *****"

[9.0] "The ultimate WarGames, in current wrestling where WWE and AEW make their versions of this stipulation with crazy spots or summarizing everything in blood and guts, this match does its job perfectly and was the first time it gave the feeling of the structure really being dangerous (like HIAC should look like), Austin, Dustin and AA do brutal blade jobs and everything is super memorable and classic (****3/4)"

[10.0] "WCW shouldve been called TNA at this point because this match was non stop action. Have not seen many wargames mactches but from what i have seen this match is easily the best it can get. Im blown away that 2 guys from this match (Sting and Dustin) are still active today, and stone cold had a match just over a year ago. All of them are legends and pioneers"

[10.0] "The greatest War Games match. WCW was on fire during this period. The Dangerous Alliance is one of the best stables in history, and their feud with Sting is legendary."

[7.0] "Overhyped. The brawling is good, there are some great performances (and no bad ones! ) and there is a ton of blood, which adds a lot to a match like this. But once the match begins officially, it's over much too soon. You see the Dangerous Alliance disassembling the top rope and your mind fills with neat ideas for stuff they could do, but it is only used for the finish, and it's not a very cool finish either. Everything here is logical, but I wish they'd be a bit more brave, try new things and go a bit longer. It felt like a massive cocktease with the top rope being used for some cool shit, but nope, generic ass steel rod attack. Could have been any weapon, really. I am haunted by this match's potential."

[7.0] "I may not be the biggest fan of War Games but I'll admit this was a good match. It was a bloody brawl."

[10.0] "This was sensational from start to finish. There's no down time at all and everyone plays their role really well. It starts off with Windham going ballistic on Austin, and getting some color oh him and Austin sold that beating perfectly. The heels with the intervals, when they had the advantage, were really good at getting heat, every babyface that entered this showed tremendous fire and intensity to get the crowd up on their feet, Dustin Rhodes was throwing some of the best worked punches I've ever seen in this match. Zbysko at the end hit Eaton with the turnbuckle allowing Sting to lock in the armbar for the win. This shit has everything a wrestling match needs: fiery baby faces that get the crowd going, heats that can actually get heels and blood all over the mat at the end.*****"

[7.0] "This was a really fun brawl. It had great moments for the crowd, like the Sting/Koloff segment, and they were hot from beginning to end. Steamboat was the MVP to me, but Sting was so massively over! Maybe the action dragged a bit throughout the match and of course it wasn't a technical showdown, but overall it was fun to watch. It is my favorite old school WarGames match."

[10.0] "I made it clear throughout my ratings of the other WarGames that the most important part for me is when storytelling and great action meets, and this match is exactly that. This one is nonstop wild action with an interesting blend of stars from the past, future, and present, but with everyone at the right age to deliver a great performance from all parties involved. You could feel the hatred between the teams, but also the tension as Nikita did not get the full trust of his teammates and Larry Zbyszko being perceived as the weak link. Various stories mix and meet and lead to a great finish where Sting looks smart and resourceful, Eaton is protected in his defeat and Zbysko's story continues. To this day, it hasn't been topped by another WarGames match but who knows, maybe it will be soon? We shall find out on November 27th."

"I decided to check this out after loving all the recent WarGames matches. And it did not disappoint. Full of action, violence and blood. It was amazing to watch."

[10.0] "This is spectacular before the bell even rings. The pre-match cage lowering and explanation of the rules is just tremendous presentation, it makes everything seem so grand in scale. The match itself is non-stop action and carnage. Everybody has a different role, and they all play their part to perfection. I love all the little details like Paul E gameplanning with his guys outside the cage. It's very creative for the time period too, with some really fun and clever ways of incorporating the cage roof. It has all aged very well and still feels incredibly exciting. I could go on praising the performances of guys like Dustin and Austin, or the wonderfully executed story of Sting and Koloff (told without any of the melodrama or bad acting that you'd often get these days from similar ideas). This just feels like pure chaos in all the best ways - an absolute classic."

[9.0] "This might be the best War Games match ever. This one is nonstop wild action with an interesting blend of stars from the past, future, and present all in the mix. The ending of War Games matches always seems to be an issue, but I thought this one had a sensible ending that made sense and made for a satisfying conclusion to perhaps the wildest War Games of all. ****1/2"

[9.0] "a fantastic fight in what many would call the best wargames match ever, alot of great action and intensity in this one but what really sets it over the edge is the molten hot crowd itching to see the alliance get their asses kicked. strong recommendation, the dangerous alliance were a saving grace in a weak period in wcw history ****1/2"

[10.0] "Just amazing! I love how all the top feuds were intertwined heading into this one, and made the WarGames so dramatic. Steamboat and Rude were in a violent personal feud over Rude's US title, and Steamboat came into it with a broken nose from a Rude attack. Sting came into this one with a broken rib caused by Big Van Vader, and it was noted that all his partners wanted to be the World Champion, which Sting had then. On the other hand, the Dangerous Alliance weren't living their best days having just recently lost both the TV and the World Tag Team Titles, as well as Zbyszko losing 2-0 to Nikita in a 2/3 falls. There was also still bad blood from when Arn & Zbyszko broke Windham's hand the previous year. Also, how loyal would Nikita truly be' All this led to some fantastic spots throughout the bout, and helped take it to the next level. Nikita coming to the aid of Sting and them embracing got a huge reaction from the crowd. I also loved how Rude and Steamboat were constantly slugging it out, it made perfect sense. Austin was a highlight as well - he was the bumping machine of this match, taking the worse beating out of everyone involved. The finish was great too, as Zbyszko hit Eaton with an errant shot with the broken turnbuckle's steel hook in the shoulder. Sting immediately capitalized with an armbar to get the win. It was fantastic as it made Sting look intelligent while still keeping Eaton strong in defeat, while also continuing the story of Zbyszko being the Alliance's weak link. Drama, excitement, great crowd reactions, blood, violence, top stars, great storytelling. It all helped make this match so good. [*****]"

[10.0] "The best Wargames match ever and nothing else comes close. Also the best WCW match of all time. Just an absolute fight between 5 credible mean heels and 5 valiant babyfaces. It is filled with incredible little moments throughout and a testament to the talent on show that it never gets boring or descends into repetitive brawling. They all bleed like crazy and the mats are filthy with their blood by the end. Even the order of entries made perfect sense and Stings Squadron saved Nikita till last as they were not sure he could be trust him. There was a real sense of hatred between the teams. This is an absolute all timer. *****"

[8.0] "This was the best Wargames/Match Beyond. The action never slowed down. The crowd was rabid the entire time. Ten top guys. Ten guys who were viewed as credible threats in every match. No clowns, goofs, or comedians. Five really nasty heels vs. five babyfaces, in a bloody brawl. The match made sense. The heels won the coin toss, so they started acting cocky. They sent their big guns in first, hoping to end it early. The faces fed from the bottom up, saving Sting as their fourth entrant. They weren't sure if they could trust Nikita, so they saved him for the end. Why risk giving the Dangerous Alliance a permanent advantage early on by sending Nikita in early? Everyone entered the cage with a purpose, a goal, and some determination. The Dangerous Alliance's destruction of the ring wasn't a single spot. It developed over several minutes with the help of a few members. When you have a cage match, it makes sense to have blood. A cage match without blood is silly and unrealistic. This match had blood early on, and ended with several wrestlers, the mat, and at least one turnbuckle wearing the crimson mask. The ending kept The Dangerous Alliance strong, even in defeat. Zybysko screwed up, costing them the match. He was soon booted from the group."