[8.0] "Great match even if I don't find such good chemistry between the two. The intervention of the Undisputed Era at the end spoils the finish. (4*1/4)"
[7.0] "Enjoyable but ultimately a bit dull. Didn't get that big fight feel I usually get from NXT matches. Dunne and Ricochet are both amazing performers and they did a fine job here, but unfortunately the match felt like it was just moves and no story until the finish which I actually kind of enjoyed which is rare for a DQ ending. I can see why this would be rated favorably, but I just didn't feel anything above a 7."
[5.0] "Not really my kind of match. It shows no personality. There is no tenacity, fire, passion, fighting spirit, just moves for the sake of it. Ricochet is good with his skills, but this clash of styles just did not work. Dunne barely shows his style off. Really dull affair."
[8.0] "The match was constructed in a way that neither Superstar ever gained control, giving the impression that neither was better than the other. And rightfully so. The finish was indicative of that idea, too, creating the possibility that we see these two Superstars wage war over championship gold again someday. Undisputed Era interfering made sense within the context of the ongoing feud, and the appearance of The War Raiders, who are eyeing O'Reilly and Strong's tag titles, did as well. This was a fantastic way to cap off the show while propelling forward the rivalries that have dominated the NXT brand for the last handful of months."
[8.0] "WWE NXT #318 The match was good and that was a spotfest. The crowd seems to love the match. And the match is a Title vs Title so it was obvious that somebody will interfered and it was the Undisputed Era. The match was good until the end with the overbooking CFØS Ratings : ****"
[9.0] "Awesome match between Ricochet and Dunne here, I can't put the higher rating simply because this ending doesn't allow me to but if I had to judge only the match itself and the incredible efforts these two performers put in, I'll say it was just top notch from start to finish. This wasn't a rushed match at all, WWE knew they had a real dream match in their possession, a diamond to polish between two of the best talents of the decade, and they gave us this match in a big context as it was a Winner Takes All that lasted more than twenty minutes. This match could have been a TakeOver main event hands down honestly, but we got it on TV and that's a choice I respect because it was just to build a Triple Threat with Adam Cole a few weeks later. So that explains this finish which obviously ruins this match from being a 5 star with an impactful result. The action was still fantastic with an enjoyable rhythm, we had lots of great sequences, nearfalls, body targetting, good selling, a crowd on absolute fire and this match was superbly well constructed from A to Z. Incredible stuff by these two gifted talents."
[9.0] "Irgendwie ist es so Schade was man aktuell mit Ricochet macht. Er ist mit Cedric in einem Tag Team und das ist gut wenn die beiden gute Tag Team Matches hätten. Das hier von 2018 war einfach nur geiles Wrestling. Das von 2016 habe ich nicht gesehen aber es würde sicher schwächer als das hier sein denn das war unfassbar stark. In der WWE Zeit kann es locker eins der besten Ricochet Matches überhaupt bezeichnen (****1/2)."
[8.0] "Das war auf dem Weg zum besten TV-Match des Jahres zu werden. Ricochet und Dunne fingen langsam an, aber das Match wurde in der zweiten Hälfte deutlich besser und es gab einige krachende Spots zu sehen, wie man es eben von den beiden gewohnt ist. Das Finish war auf dem Weg episch zu werden bis dann aus heiterem Himmel die Eingriffe kamen und leider die Gesamtbetrachtung und das Potenzial des Matches etwas einschränken. Macht Booking-technisch zwar sinn, aber wertet das Match für mich in diesem Fall ab. Trotzdem bleibt noch ein sehr guter Gesamteindruck übrig und bis zum Finish ist das Match ohne Zweifel empfehlenswert. ****"
[6.0] "The annoying full sail crowd made me turn off the sound. The pace was great, but the non selling from both guys and the DQ finish hurt the rating."
[10.0] "Das war eindeutig der zu erwartende Klassiker! Dunne und Rocochet haben eine tolle Chemie und brennen mit ihrer Performance die Hütte ab. Hoffe, diese Fehde wird noch einige Wochen weitergehen!"
[9.0] "Wenn man den Aufwand und Einsatz in einer weekly show bekommt, kann man auch das Finish vertreten, welches in der Konstellation dazu noch recht absehbar war. Daher kein Minuspunkt. Wenn das Ding hier +3 Minuten auf der TakeOver-Bühne bekommt, wären die (*****) wohl im Sack, aber auch so ist es eine wunderbare Geschichte, die die Herren hier erzählen. Ricochet tut es gut, mehr als nur Spots rauszukloppen, denn er baut hier mit Dunne sehenswert einen Wettkampf unter Faces auf, der funktioniert. Angefangen mit dem guten Abtasten zum Start schwungvoll gesteigert zu einer starken Schlussphase, die jetzt das Finish hätte einleiten können, aber auch so ist das einfach nur stark. (****¾)"
[10.0] "Pete Dunne and Ricochet made one of the matches of the year in NXT. I watched and did not believe my eyes. Their match was superb, Pete Dunne is a very evil wrestler with unique mat wrestling skills and very much like William Regal as a style. Ricochet stood up for his attacks and submission moves, and as an aswer put his attractive high flying arsenal, the moonsault from the ropes was the most amazing moment of this clash. I am pleased the match ended in this way - no one deserved to lose. Another incredible NXT match. ****3/4"
[8.0] "8. 55/10 : I mean what did you think was gonna happen ? If you want to picture what this match was like, it was Pete Dunne vs. Ricochet the TV match, imagined that? Perfect. That's exactly what it was. And just like you probably imagined, that means it was awesome af. It would be only fair to point out the match took a second before it got hot, like most NXT TV big matches, but it didn't bore, no it was dynamic and short enough not to lose anyone. But once the second half kicked in, BOY, unforgettable-level shit. Must-watch."
[9.0] "Just your usual amazing Pete Dunne match: brilliant counters, very well paced and never boring, incredible psychology which Ricochet has been displaying a lot lately in these NXT matches. No insane high spots I can remember but there was no need for them. NXT back at it again with the awesome "TV" matches, shame about the ending though. ****1/4"
[8.0] "Dunne vs Ricochet was very good match. Pete Dunne doing some gnarly joint manipulation spots and laying into Ricochet with some nice shots and suplexes. Ricochet was still hitting his dives/flips in the robotic and jarring way he normally does but he meshed well with Dunne and they had some nice looking counters. Very good match. Better than any of the overrated Gargano/Ciampa matches most definitely. Undisputed Era's interference was predictable but still a nice touch. Undisputed Era acting like heels is what they are all best at IMO. ***34"
[8.0] "Wenn man die Ausgangslage in Betracht zieht, dann ist vorab bereits klar, dass das Match nur mit einer Interference enden kann, wenn man keinem von beiden schaden möchte. Den Weg, den man aber bis dahin geht, kann man aber sehr gut anschauen, denn das ist ein schwungvolles Match zwischen zwei Stilrichtungen, die hier besonders gut harmonieren. Für eine gewöhnliche NXT-Episode ein absolut gutes Match."
[10.0] "This was incredible. Easily one of the very best matches to not have a winner or end in interference. Absolutely incredible stuff. Methodical pace but action packed and never stopped moving. Amazing chemistry and selling by both guys. Made every move feel like a big deal ****1/2."
[8.0] "Two really talented guys going at it and building a superb match. This was a really interesting counterpoint, the hard hitting, ruthless strong style type offence of Dunne vs the perpetually in motion daredevil Ricochet. The hold for hold exchanges to start were good and showed excellent strategy by Dunne, ground Ricochet and then coax him into trying to fight your kind of match. They worked body parts and there was enough resistance in the exchanges to make them seem like a struggle. I was enjoying it but not quite engaged. Then, as they moved through the gears I was drawn in, and by the end really invested and even with the raggy finish being telegraphed, it was obvious as soon as this was made for both belts one was coming, they hooked me and when it came i was surprised given how deep into action i'd been dragged. Both went for signature spots and had answers, the highlight for me was Ricochet attempting several incredibly athletic attacks, flipping around only for Dunne to evade them all and then smash him with a nasty looking forearm. What I at first thought might be an awkward blend turned out to be a PPV standard match. I'm surprised this wasn't saved for a takeover but you cant have both midcard belts occupied by a single match i suppose. Really good match and my progress towards being a full fledged Ricochet convert continues. Hopefully we'll see these two in a big match, on a bigger stage, in the future."
