Finn Bálor and Kyle O’Reilly’s all-out war draws rave reactions

 The WWE Universe is still buzzing after Finn Bálor’s unforgettable battle with Kyle O’Reilly for the NXT Championship at NXT TakeOver 31.

Facing the biggest match of his career, O’Reilly was more than ready, giving The Prince everything he could handle. While Bálor retained NXT’s top prize after a grueling battle, many gave well-deserved props to both.

Bleacher Report gave the match an A+, saying “The champ and his top contender waged war in one of the best matches in NXT history and a clear Match of the Year front-runner.”

Others took notice as well, including Triple H, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, and Ivar.

You can see the look on both @FinnBalor and @KORCombat’s faces... to say that match was physical would be an understatement.
THAT. WAS. WAR.
Finn backed up everything he said..and Kyle showed everyone he belongs in the main event. #NXTTakeOver https://t.co/BTFBuFRSf2

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 5, 2020

@FinnBalor @KORcombat that was outstanding

— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) October 5, 2020

We have learned that @KORcombat has several broken teeth and #NXTChampion @FinnBalor is being evaluated for potential facial fractures after their grueling #NXTChampionship Match at #NXTTakeOver 31. https://t.co/ER1dnoRqrj pic.twitter.com/hblTEAqo2Q

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 5, 2020

One thing is for certain after that main event tonight, Kyle O’Reilly can hang with the best of them in NXT’s main event scene.

— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) October 5, 2020

 Neither Superstar emerged unscathed after the grueling encounter, with WWE.com learning that O’Reilly suffered several broken teeth, while Bálor was taken for CAT scans for potential facial fractures.