Tucker vs. Tyler Bate

[8.0] "The correct main event here. Best wrestling on show of the night, though preferred the story telling of Burch/Devlin. Though there were spots which appeared messy, predominantly from Tucker, there were some great moments. The pacing was right and matched to the close calls. Tyler coming of so strong and looking impressive at 19 years of age."

[7.0] "A solid match that got almost twice as much time as any other contest on this card, which really helped Bate look like a future star. It's pretty crazy to think that he is only 19 years old at this time and looking right at home in the biggest match of his career up to this point. Tucker also looked solid here but the right guy went over. Solid 3 stars."

[7.0] "This match, unlike the previous ones, lasts 10 minutes, and in fact it's the best of this episode. Very good match. (7/10)"

[7.0] "Here is proof that something much better can come out if wrestlers get more time. Both Tucker and Bate were allowed to showcase their skills, yet Bate outshined his opponent. He has such a fresh style. Very well constructed match, both proved how much they want to win to the point where one of them was quicker in thought and execution. Like I said, the climax was just right."

[9.0] "Awesome match. Great, great introduction for Bate who had the crowd on side instantly. Tucker was also impressive, his kick that he'd hyped up in his video package sure lived up to expectation."

[7.0] "Tucker was able to shine a bit here, but this match was all about Tyler Bate and his weird, magnetic charisma. Good fun main event on a show that was not supposed to have any "epic" matches"

[6.0] "Solid match, Bate's charisma is obvious, but I still don't find this particular match so more special than the other 1st round matches of the show to be listed here..."

[8.0] "Perhaps the first time a wrestler under the age of 20 has main evented a major broadcast WWE show, and a perfect introduction to that young athlete Tyler Bate. This match earned its main event slot, with it evolving beyond just a showcase for Bate in its second half. Tucker's offense begins to mount somewhat, and suddenly he lands an INCREDIBLE kick to Bate, which changes the tide of the entire match and has the crowd absolutely erupting from there on. The finishing sequence was electric as well, with the build to the Tyler Driver '97 finish being really well-done, even on commentary. A great 10-minute main event on an otherwise okay show, and the perfect introduction to the eventual winner of the tournament. ****"

[8.0] "Best match of the first night. A good showcase for Bate but Tucker deserves plaudits too. Very crisp wrestler and a hell of a kick on him. Bate was the star though, and it's been a long time since I was sold on someone the first time I saw them."

[5.0] "This was pretty solid, but never kicked off into that 2nd gear for me. It was pretty much a Tyler Bate showcase, and he did look good in it, showcasing his move-set & he did well with that. **1/2"