[7.0] "This was good until the same repetitive bloodline interfering ending, the drew and priest brawling in the crowd was dumb and i am so over their feud, La Knight is the most over and doesn't deserve to be pinned. (3.5*)"
[6.0] "The best match in the card without a doubt. Really entertaining to watch, my face was against the screen the whole time during this match. Everyone came out strong, and the table spot was cool as hell."
[7.0] "A crazy, yet safe and predictable Fatal 4-Way. Between these four hard hitters, it was a guaranteed barnburner to kick off the show and it does a great job at that. The surprise debut of Jeff Cobb (later named JC Mateo) as a member of the Bloodline to help Jacob Fatu win was a cool moment that wasn't paid off as now Cobb is just another member of the Bloodline and nothing more. Overall, good first defense for Jacob Fatu and a good way to keep the rivalry between Drew and Damian going as well."
[5.0] "For me it was very poor and extremely predictable, since Jacob had won the title a month ago or even less and they put the 4 only to develop the future fight between Drew and Damian, so it was almost a 1 for 1 between LA Knight and Jacob Fatu. That Drew and Damian go to fight in front of the public while they are in a title fight, I think it is very stupid and illogical."
[7.0] "A pretty fun Fatal 4-Way that was, in my opinion, the best choice to kick things off. This got a good amount of time, and everyone got to show out. Fatu winning is, also, the completely correct call, in my eyes. Anyways, yeah, this was crazy and whatnot."
[8.0] "This was genuinely a good match. It's up there with the Wrestlemania match between la and Fatu. All four men looked incredible here. The crowd had fun. Drew and priest did their thing. And la and Fatu tore the house down in the ring. Right winner."
[8.0] "A fantastic opener that showcased all four guys, but especially Knight and Fatu very well. The spot of the match to me was Fatu hitting the Samoan Drop on Priest on the barricade which looked awesome. The debut of Jeff Cobb was great and the finish worked to continue the story between Jacob & Solo. Solid 4 stars."
[8.0] "Just a super fun, high energy Fatal 4 Way. Everyone had a moment to shine, and the pacing was tight from start to finish. Priest looked like a dominant champ, Fatu was an absolute monster, Drew brought the power, and LA Knight had the crowd eating out of his hand. Great balance of chaos and structure. Not a classic, but definitely entertaining from bell to bell."
[8.0] "Very exciting opener. Everyone had their chance to shine in this match, and nobody necessarily looked weak. The Bloodline, including a debuting JC Mateo, interfered and added to the story with tension between Solo and Jacob."
[7.0] "For an opening match I thought it was pretty cool. For me, it exceeded expectations because normally 4-ways don't do well if there isn't a good time for them. But they knew how to make the most of the time given to them."
[8.0] "This was a good match! It was the best way to start the show and it was also the best match on the card. Nice to see Jeff Cobb debut, even though they aren't going to use that name for him."
[5.0] "This match was a mixed bag. I like all four wrestlers and they each do a good job of getting the crowd involved. There are a few impressive spots too, such as Priest choke slamming Drew through a table off a raised platform. All four men have their opportunity to hit their signature moves too. And that's part of the problem. This match is way too fast. It's like these guys planned for another 10 minutes but then had time cut, so they sped up the match rather than cutting any spots. The result is a match that is worked like a sprint, and there is no time for it to breath, no chance to build suspense, and worst of all, there is almost no selling. I was pulled out of the match because it simply looked too fake."
[8.0] "Electric opening match to the PLE. WWE have been doing multi-person matches right recently in my opinion. Just really fun chaos where each man got their opportunity to shine, with a great debut in Jeff Cobb. Jacob sold his confusion really well here. Excited to see where this goes."
[8.0] "Now this is how you do interference. A great debut for Cobb. He'll be missed in NJPW. Match itself was good too. Everyone got their stuff in and the crowd was hot."
[8.0] "Story wise this match sold me on Fatu as champ and on the Priest McIntyre rivalry while also getting LA Knights rematch out of the way. The spots were near perfect and the finish was great advancing the Fatu Solo story. For a brief moment I thought Cobb was Rhino and was very confused due to his AEW debut."
[8.0] "First half or so was fine but Jacob was notable by his absence. The dude's a star and makes anything he's involved in more intense and entertaining. Crowd came unglued with the Fatu triple attack (Swantom to Knight, hip attack to Drew, suicide dive to Priest) and then a minute later when all guys hit their signature moves and DP got a nearfall. It looked like Drew had it won when Priest slid the ref out of the ring, and that was the beginning of the end of these two's involvement in the actual match as their night ended with a brawl into the technical area and a nasty looking South of Heaven through some tables. Back in the match, Solo saves Fatu and Knight gets laid out by a debuting Jeff Cobb! Good get for the company, he doesn't have age on his side but he's a big guy who can do some really impressive stuff and should do well as a hired gun for Solo's bloodline. Fatu gets the win but doesn't look impressed with the help. Good stuff overall, the debut and tension and storytelling around it creep it into 8."
[6.0] "Only a couple spots that actually engaged all participants towards the end, most of the focus on this was to do with the two one on one feuds so a lot of time was spent getting the other two bodies out of the ring making the match feel a little clunky and unfocused. However, Fatu is the future, and Drew was great here too!"
[7.0] "Very strong in-ring action and a fast pace throughout. Jacob Fatu absolutely stood out -- even with such strong opponents, he managed to win the crowd over in no time. Really curious to see how Jeff Cobb adapts to WWE. A solid, honest opener."
[7.0] "that jeff cobb intervention was really a shock. it was a good match overall but I think the storyline here didn't work that much. McIntyre and Priest's rivalry should be over by now and cobb's appearance made it interesting but I'm not really excited to see what happens."
[4.0] "Maybe I'm just missing the mark here, but I didn't enjoy this really at all because it did not need to be one match. At the beginning there was 0 chain offense and it was just a finisher/signature fest for everyone in a rotation. I like seeing these multi-man matches where they feed off one another, not each do their own thing. Then at one point it just full devolved into two separate 1v1 matches and I was left wondering... why. Why was this done a one fatal 4 way? To save space? To stick to a 5-match card? I just don't get why you don't split them up."
[8.0] "WWE allows for a fairly dynamic match where the wrestlers change fairly regularly. I'm a fan of the Priest and McIntyre rivalry, who neutralized each other in this match. At one point, McIntyre almost gave Priest the victory. The bloodline following this match could become interesting again. Jeff Cobb is a good wrestler for those who discover him following this match. Jeff Cobb was not aware of Solo's plan and this will fuel the rivalry between Fatu and Solo."
[9.0] "What a match ! So much spots ans action ! A fire crowd and the beginning of Jeff Cobb in WWE ! The only weird thing is Priest and McIntyre going away from the ring. The goal is to win the US Title, it's not a Falls Count Anywhere. So yeah the only stupid thing in this match though I understand they needed to show that their rivalry continues. Also the addition of Jeff Cobb will have to be legitimated. Is it still the Bloodline ? What and who is the bloodline anyway now ? Hope they clarifiy everything later this year."
[7.0] "WWE has a formula for these multi-person matches that they largely stick to and with good reason. Really solid work by all four guys. Fatu is an absolute star, and the crowd loves him. They should have him hold this title until they're ready to give him a serious main event push. I hope McIntyre is okay, he seemed to hit his head on the table spot. I'm really uninterested in the current state of the Bloodline story. It just lacks any of the intrigue and unpredictability it had a few years back. Cool to see Cobb in WWE. The guy has all the tools to succeed in the company, and he's got a big spot right from the start. I wonder how they'll relate him to the rest of the bloodline because any links to the family seem dubious at best. 3.5 stars."
"Overall, a 7.8 match, entertaining and fast-paced, and it was a nice touch seeing LA and Jacob isolated towards the end. I'm not familiar with Jeff Cobb, but they sure got me curious; can't wait for SmackDown"
[7.0] "[3.5*] Awesome opener, this was just a great time. I'm not the biggest fan of Fatal 4-Ways, but if they weren't going with Jacob vs Drew, then putting the Powerhouses to beat each other up was the right call. Everything went fluid and I loved the personal brawl on the outside of Drew and Priest. I wasn't expecting Cobb's debut at all but it made the finish make sense."
[8.0] "A generous 8. Fun match, full of action, a couple of close calls. Even if it was really predictible, they made me think they were going to make Fatu lose a couple of times."
[8.0] "I thought this match was amazing and a great first title defense for Jacob Fatu. All 4 guys looked great and made me more wanting a Jacob Fatu Vs Drew McIntyre singles match. But overall a very great match. Anyone ratings this lower than a 7 or 8 just doesn't like fun."
[6.0] "We see these types of matches more and more, even from wwe. I like a spotfest like this once in a while but not every montly ppv/ple and regularly on tv shows as well. The main problem for me is that these types of matches have very little in terms of natural storytelling. The storytelling that is there feels very forced because there's no other way to do it given the circumstances. We also see the debut of Jeff Cobb, who I don't see as a big deal for wwe."
[7.0] "This is a good time, fuelled by a spirited LA Knight performance as well as Jacob Fatu's usual fireworks. Unfortunately, it's a weaker sequel to Mania's IC Title 4-way in my view, equally getting terribly bogged down by closing with consecutive cut-scenes. The first two-thirds are strong enough to keep this a hit though, kicking off Backlash with some terrific action. ***1/4"
[9.0] "A fantastic match between all four men involved with a lot of really amazing action and spots between everyone, each man gave fantastic performances, especially Fatu, the crowd was hot throughout and the WWE debut of Jeff Cobb was a massive surprise."
[8.0] "This fatal four-way was impeccably choreographed, with all four competitors hitting big moves in a nod to the triple threat match at WrestleMania 41. Everyone had their moment, and the logic and storytelling were solid. Drew and Damian were taken out after a South of Heaven through a table, and Jeff Cobb's surprise appearance added excitement and anticipation for future storylines."
[8.0] "A great opening to the show and a match which in all honesty I wasn't overly hyped for going in. Although Fatu was always going to be the Victor I found it very satisfying watching Knight hold his own and get plenty of offense in throughout. Better than most of the Mania matches!"
[7.0] "Match was solid. Maybe coulda gone with an 8/10. There were a few good spots and sequences... at first the Jeff Cobb debut was a head scratcher, but Fatu solid the hell out it. Gave Solo the "I was your enforcer and now you're replacing me? " type look; loved it. As with every other single wrestling fan, we're all still waiting for the "I HATE Solo" to come. Not sure where they'll go from here. But as for the match, it was very good overall all-around. Not a classic, but still very good. Solid"
[6.0] "Really expected this to be match of the night considering it's a multi man match with some great talent in it. In the end this was fine, cool moments but never really lived up to my expectations. Jacob Fatu proved himself to be the next big thing and given the outcome of the match I'm excited to see where they take him next. His cleaning house moment really was the explosive part of the match which is saying a lot considering the table spot with Drew Mcintyre and Damien Priest. LA Knight also had a good showing at the start of the match and is still clearly one of the most over acts on the roster. I just wish these highlights didn't feel so isolated as the rest of the match was pretty standard multi man psychology"
[9.0] "A very nice, dynamic match. Quite a few moments that were quite enjoyable to watch. A build-up to a Fatal-4-Way that was original to WWE when Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest left the match. Jeff Cobb's arrival was well-delivered. A match that I loved. (4*1/2)"
[9.0] "By far probably my favorite match on the show. There was just some amazing spots with this match. Everybody going back and forth. Constant kick-outs. Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre brawling throughout the arena, but then Damian Priest hit the South of Heaven onto Drew McIntyre, knocking them both out. Then LA Knight was doing well, but Jeff Cobb, the new Bloodline member, comes in, attacks LA Knight. Jacob Fatu gets up, and hits his moonsault on LA Knight. 1-2-3, Jacob Fatu is still the United States Champion. 9/10"
[7.0] "Good match for the US title. This had a nice mix of proper four way action and the various singles encounters were all enjoyable. Everyone had their time to shine. Jacob Fatu is by far the most over guy here, but the crowd was also behind LA Knight so they got big reactions when they did anything. Drew and Priest were constantly going after each other, eventually going into the crowd and Priest putting Drew through tables with a South of Heaven. It was a smart way to keep them out of the rest of the match while advancing their feud. Knight almost had the match won, but thanks to interference from Solo and a debuting Jeff Cobb, Fatu was able to retain with a moonsault. I think the last few minutes could have been shortened up, it took too long to get to the finish and the momentum that had been built up. I didn't like Cobb showing up in a plain black shirt, it wasn't a very flattering look, but once he's formally introduced he is going to immediately overshadow Solo. Looking forward to Cobb vs Fatu down the line. 7.5/10"
[6.0] "Now let's talk about the Fatal 4-Way: Jacob Fatu vs LA Knight vs Drew McIntyre vs Damian Priest. Honestly, this match was more disappointing than I expected. I was really hyped for it, but it didn't fully deliver. Jacob Fatu is definitely a great wrestler, and I believe he has world title potential in the future -- that is, if no other Samoans emerge and overshadow him. I don't know if you remember, but when Solo Sikoa still had the Ula Fala, Jacob Fatu debuted by destroying Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, and Cody Rhodes. Back then, it felt like nothing could hurt him. Now, though, it feels like he's lost just a bit of that aura. Yes, he won the match, but it was with help. I think if they had portrayed the hatred between Damian and Drew a bit more intensely -- to the point where their feud constantly cost Jacob the win -- and then brought in help later, it would've made for a better story. Overall, it didn't live up to the expectations I had going in."
[7.0] "The Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE US Championship was entertaining. All four superstars had their chance at the spotlight. It was a fun way to start the event, with a decent amount of physicality, if not brutality, and some 'crazy' aerial abilities, especially the sequence where Priest and McIntyre crashed through a table. I was disappointed that this spot ended McIntyre and Priest's part of the match, but Fatu is the right person to hold the title. The outside interference was unnecessary, but seeing how this story plays out will be interesting."
[8.0] "this was absolutely the correct match to start off this ppv giving it a real hot start. It was destruction and it was carnage. Exactly what was needed. But again the one thing i didn't want to happen was jacob fatu defend his title in a 4 way as his first defense and then now he's kinda already ran through 3 of his too challengers. Hopefully that draft comes sooner rather than later so we can shake the rosters up a bit. Fatu winning wasn't a shock at all and honestly neither was jeff cobb showing up but cobb showing up here and joining the bloodline idk why but that was a bit of a shocker to me. I'm really stoked that this is the way we got it because it has brought some interest to the bloodline for the first time in over 6 months so hell yeah. Loved fatu getting mad at solo over cobb showing up because now this is absolutely going to bloom the feud of solo and fatu over the summer leading into summerslam for the u.s. title. Things are about to get good. 4.25 stars the match of the night for me"
[8.0] "It was mostly centered between Drew vs Damian and Knight vs Fatu but everyone had a chance to show off their talent in this match, I enjoyed a majority of the spots including the Samoan Drop on the barricade and last few spots between Drew and Damian before they took each other out. The ending was definitely anti-climatic but at least a debut was made with Jeff Cobb. It will be interesting to see where the dynamic between him and Jacob go. Great match."
[8.0] "This was the match of the night for me, many great spots, and continuing what I would assume to be the feuds for these wrestlers. I think everyone got a chance to shine, although Damian's abilities still lack, he has great screen presence."
[8.0] "Fast pace fun match that gives everyone their time to shine. Liked the elbow drop from LA Knight. I hope Drew McIntyre is okay as heard he was shaken up afterwards. Honestly liked the finish with the stories going on."
[7.0] "The only match worth going out of your way to see from this event. It was a really good, fast paced match. I like Jeff Cobb's debut but again, we had to sit there and wait while Cobb, Solo, and Fatu stared at each other for what felt like an hour before Fatu goes in for a way too casual pinfall. Doesn't kill the match entirely but I did drop a point or two because of it."
[5.0] "Pretty fun and solid before descending into an lame overbooked structure thats not even well enough executed. Finisher spam was shit and the Jeff Cobb debut was a hype moment aura 100 but it didnt exactly help the match. Drew and Priest's brawl is just not interesting enough to me to be compelling and Knight & Fatu did much better stuff at Mania"
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