Imperium

[8.0] "Great, but was hard carried by Walter for the majority of their run. As a whole, the faction was ultimately little more than a vehicle for Walter to ascend to the main event for each show he was apart of. It served its purpose and gave us countless great matches and moments. Walter vs Bate/Dunn/Dragonov are all incredible feuds with only incredible matches between them. But wwe never pulled the trigger on everyone else in the group so for long portions of its run, it was Walter and his goons. A b-tier version of Walter's indie group RingKampf."

[10.0] "When they first formed in NXT UK, I thought WWE was very high on what Ringkampf did years before, so they tried recreate the magic once again. Unfortunately Wolfe was released, while Aichner and Barthel were in the tag division in NXT and WALTER was having the best reign of 2020-2021. Even when they reunited in NXT and RAW, WWE never capitalised on them and Vinci was released while Kaiser is doing the Americano gimmick and Gunther is, once again, World Champion. In a brand where Seth Rollins has a crew and a MITB briefcase, I think Gunther should reunite Imperium again, if not with the same members, I would put Kaiser, alongside Timothy Thatcher, the well respected veteran who can put a great match with anyone, and Charlie Dempsey, the young gun that can carry the philosophy of the greatest european stable of all time."

[9.0] "I absolutely loved Imperium when they were together, and I was quite sad when they broke them up. Kaiser/Barthel and Aichner/Vinci lacked charisma early on (which Kaiser then had the chance to show) which holds me back from giving them a 10. Gunther/Walter as the leader was fantastic, and he really felt like a final boss. Their match with the Undisputed Era at Worlds Collide 2020 remains one of my absolute favourites, and despite it being a shame Wolfe had to leave the match, making it a 4v3 ended up with Imperium as underdog babyfaces in a tremendous match. They never failed to show up in the ring, and they had 'aura' for me, with their clean ring gear and theme music/background tron. The presentation was great and they could really go in the ring, Barthel and Aichner put on consistently good matches (even if they weren't fantastic quality). I would have liked to have seen more from them on the main roster, but being 2x NXT Tag Champs is great, and obviously Walter/Gunther has done lots in both NXT and the main roster. Overall a great team!"

[7.0] "I would have rated Imperium higher than a 7 were it not for the limp way that the faction fizzled out. It was never officially disbanded I suppose and continues as a loose arrangement / acquaintance between Guther and Kaiser and is mentioned as and when a storyline needs it. There was so much more potential with the foursome when Wolfe and Bartez / Vinci were a part of it. I suppose the faction went by the wayside when Gunther got his singles push and his storyline arc didn't require him to be backed up by stooges - reducing his aura somewhat I suppose."

[10.0] "This was a top 3 NXT Stable Breaking them up was an Horrible idea. You got the ring general Gunther/walter, Ludwig Kaiser/Marcel whos amazing on the mic and Fabian Aichner/Giovanni Vinci who had alot of Ariel attack. The great in-ring quality from these 3 was pure joy. my rating is a 10/5"

[10.0] "This group is the best group ever when it comes to pure in ring quality. I am including the Ringkampf era before this on the independent scene as well. Every single member of the group is a absolute technical master and can put on bangers every single day of the week. WALTER/GUNTHER especially is perhaps the best in ring worker WWE has EVER had, which is very high praise that he has earned. Barthel and Aichner were an incredible tag team in NXT and NXT UK that fit the group perfectly. And the addition of Alexander Wolfe was also a great way to bring him back to a high level, even if the whole storyline with him leaving was not followed up on in the best way."

[7.0] "This faction worked very well, everyone had their place, but it's obvious that the only reason was to put Gunther even more in the spotlight, making him even more impressive than he already is. While Ludwig Kaiser's personality and technique make him stand out from the crowd, the other two are forgettable, despite a very satisfactory in-ring. The clan does, however, have the merit of being relatively innovative despite its rather simple form, and of possessing an identity of its own."

[8.0] "The faction was fun while it lasted. Wolfe was essentially the right hand man until he got kicked out, Kaiser and Vinci were the team within the group and Gunther was the leader and the star of the show. Everyone had a role and everyone in the faction is talented."

"Talented but underutilised group. Kaiser & Vinci are used as lackeys and pin eaters - standard for heel factions in WWE, I know - but they're a very talented team in their own right. Even if Gunther is the only one presented as a star, they're all talented."

[8.0] "Really like Imperium. They all have great chemistry together and the group just has a presence. Was really good on NXT. Main roster run has been going well but the members outside of Gunther would benefit from some wins."

[10.0] "One of my favourite factions of all time. These guys work to complete perfection. In terms of winning as a tag team, it has not been there at the current moment but as a genuine European faction they are great and personally deserve a good push in the future. The Gunther title reign alone tints prestige towards Imperium. Kaiser is the perfect mouthpiece. Vinci is pretty quiet but his wrestling style is good enough in the ring. Great faction but just hope they get a push in the future towards the tag team championships."

[9.0] ""Die matte ist heilig, The Mat is Sacred". That's all they needed to become one of my favorite stables ever. A group of men who want to bring honor to the ring and dignify Wrestling as a sport is a hell of a heel gimmick in a business where the spectacle, the personality, the mic work, the charisma and the acting is seen as more important than the in-ring skills. Gunther is on his way of becoming a top star in WWE, and both Vinci and Kaiser just need the push to become one of the best Tag Teams today. I'd love to see Charlie Dempsey join them in the future."

[10.0] "Easily one of my favourite groups in the WWE right now. The amount of crediblity Gunther has brought to the intercontinental championship is unreal. As for Kaiser and Vinci, they bring that same energy to the tag division. personally the only one who isn't the best on the mic is Vinci. Kaiser and Gunther demand your attention and respect just in their tone. Also love the British/European hard hitting wrestling they bring to the WWE."

[8.0] "Great group. I love their presentation. I miss the Symphony No 9 they used to come out to. All three are good in the ring and have different styles. Ludvig Kaiser is good on the mic. Vinci is a great athlete , and Gunther is the final boss and one of the best performers in the world."

[10.0] "The mat is quite literally sacred for these guys. They are an absolute treat to watch. Ofcourse Gunther is the absolute star here, making this stable work but you cannot diminish Kaiser's mic work amd charisma and Vinci's ring skill. They deliver each time they have the screen time."

[10.0] "The mat is sacred and each week Imperium prove that week in and week out, Kaiser and Vinci are extremely underrated and in contention for best team in the world right now. And everyone knows how good GUNTHER is, Imperium are truly top tier."

[9.0] "I would have liked to see Vinci/Aichner in single competition longer but IMPERIUM is forever. Important and talented stable."

[8.0] "My favourite team at the moment is Imperium, a great entrance and a brilliant collection highly talented wrestlers."

[9.0] "Imperium is a great team. At first I thought Ludwig - Gunther's relationship led to their breakup and rivalry - but I was wrong. We got the Imperium reunion and their feud with Brawling Brutes, which is really good. As fans, we have nothing to complain about. Imperium is harmonious and everyone has chemistry with them, I really enjoy watching them. Currently they are as good as the Brawling Brutes but I will give them one grade higher because their stay at NXT UK has to be taken into account."

[10.0] "Wwe having their own version of RINGKAMPF didnt sit well with me at first but theyve allowed these men to showcase their skills every time out and I couldn't be happier. THE most consistent act in all of the wwe since the start and its not even close. I wouldve preferred they put Thatcher with them when he was signed but the team of Aichner and Dieter Jr has been so fucking good and we all know how good WALTER is. Wolfe always felt like the odd man out in imperium but I still have a soft spot for him"

[8.0] "One of the best showcase of european talents ever. Always glad to see their faces on screen. WALTER is of course the pinnacle as of now, but also the italian Fabian Aichner is an incredible performer and athlete."

[6.0] "Does just feel like Walter and friends. Without Walter the others lack charisma. It is good how they all have a no nonsense gimmick."

[8.0] "A European clan, made up of very good European wrestlers, what more could you ask for? But I think this clan would be more serious if they had several titles. WALTER is the UK champion, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel would have to become NXT UK team champions (knowing that they were NXT team champions), and Alexander Wolfe would have to be pushed-up, to be credible even without titles."

[6.0] "Imperium, aka WALTER and boring friends. WALTER has the talent and charisma/size to be a good enough leader to carry them, but the others are lacking in various areas."

[10.0] "Absolutely love this stable. Four of Europe? s best wrestlers teaming together for protecting the sanctity of wrestling. Walter, one of the best in the world, Wolfe a perfect midcarder just like Strong in the UE, SANADA in LIJ or Hager in the inner circle. And Barthel and Aichner, not as famous as the other two, but still elite tag wrestlers and a perfect fit. Their entrance music is the best ever."

[10.0] "Four great wrestlers who wish to protect the sanctity of the ring they find so sacred. There's no weak link between them and have never failed to disappoint."

[8.0] "Good stable but the problem is their charisma, yes I know boo me but they are brilliant wrestlers but not on the mic that's just my opinion, also these guys in WxW were just brutal especially with Timothy Thatcher (who I think is gonna rejoin them) and now here is my review on each member; Walter: The man his huge and can practically murder people plus his match with the The Undisputed Era at worlds collide was brilliant. Marcel Barthel: Haven't seen much of this guy but the matches with Imperium I see him as more a tag team specialist/wrestler. Alexander Wolfe: Now I know he's good go watch his matches with Sanity they were also pretty good but to also be with Eric Young and basically Big Damo is amazing! Fabian Aichner: Again just like Barthel I don't know much about him but he has surprisingly won the evolve championship and is also a tag team specialist and I hope to see more of him, I see him as the Roderick Strong of the group (yes I know I compared "vanilla midget" him to a rival but whatever, I just think he is as good as Roderick so far) Anyway that's my review of Imperium I hope you liked it."

[9.0] "After their match with Undisputed Era at Worlds Collide, there's no doubt that IMPERIUM are one of the top stables in all of WWE, maybe even the world. They all work well together in tag matches, especially Aichner and Barthel, while Wolfe is the midcard singles competitor and WALTER is WALTER. I love that they take pro wrestling so seriously, it's literally the opposite of Raw and Smackdown. Despite this, no matter how good they may be, they'll always be diet Ringkampf in my eyes."

[7.0] "Still a rather new stable, Imperium is solid with how they're portrayed. Thus far it has been a vehicle for WALTER to use to get him over as a heel & the other members of the group have not done a whole lot. The men's division of NXTUK is lacking some starpower & the tag division is especially thin, so despite Marcel & Fabian being a good new tag team, they have not had many opponents to work with. Imperium has potential, but they need to find more people to work with to get to the next level."