NXT War Games 2021 - Star rating for every match

Imperium (Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel) vs. Kyle O'Reilly & Von Wagner for the NXT Tag Team Championships - NXT War Games 2021

NXT War Games 2021 rolled on with the NXT Tag Team Championships on the line. Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel of Imperium defended the titles against Kyle O'Reilly and Von Wagner. The challengers have developed a friendship through working together in the ring and looking to pick up a big win here, but the champions had other ideas.

The clash proved to be a star-making moment, but not for the 2.0 superstar Wagner. This instead became Aichner's game-changing performance. He was an absolute star with amazing high flying moves, while his partner Barthel was smooth and crisp with everything he did. Imperium picked up the win after Aichner powered out of a triangle choke into the Imperial Bomb.

Star rating: ****

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Cameron Grimes vs. Duke Hudson in a Hair vs. Hair Match - NXT War Games 2021

The third match on the NXT War Games 2021 card was Cameron Grimes vs. Duke Hudson in a Hair vs. Hair Match. The two men developed hostilities after Grimes beat Hudson in a poker match and the Australian star responded by cutting his hair. The 28-year-old looked for a measure of revenge here by shaving his rival bald.

The Hair vs. Hair Match here at NXT War Games 2021 was underwhelming to start. It didn't get out of a certain gear and struggled to get the crowd into the action. The two rivals showed poise by getting the fans into things and having a solid bout as Grimes defeated Hudson with a rollup. After the match, Cameron Grimes hit the Cave In and gave Duke Hudson a crewcut.

Star rating: **3/4