Finn Balor defeats Kyle O’Reilly: October 4th NXT TakeOver 31

Result: Finn Balor defeats Kyle O’Reilly

Match:

• In an absolute war, Finn Balor got the pinfall victory after the coups de grace.

All Matches from October 4th NXT TakeOver 31

• Full Results
  • Johnny Gargano v. Damian Priest – NXT NA Championship
  • Kushida v. Velveteen Dream
  • Santos Escobar v. Isaiah Swerve Scott – NXT Cruiserweight Championship
  • Io Shirai v. Candice LeRae – NXT Championship
  • Kyle O’Reilly v. Finn Balor – NXT Championship

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Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent