In a chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW's Double or Nothing, Jack Perry, despite being set on fire by Darby Allin, managed to pin Bryan Danielson to secure the win for his team. The match featured numerous wild spots, including Allin being hit by a truck and an attempt to hang him above the ring, before ending with The Elite's finishers taking down Danielson.
The Young Bucks teased unseen backstage footage from All In: London on AEW Dynamite, speculating about its impact on their feud with FTR. The footage revealed CM Punk confronting Jack Perry, but AEW is now removing it from highlight clips. FTR responded, expressing frustration with the focus on past events and asserting their dedication to AEW. The segment generated mixed reactions, with the Bucks' approach and FTR's promo drawing attention.
The Young Bucks' new AEW theme song was inspired by HBO's Succession series, with Roman Reigns' WWE theme also drawing from the same show. AEW President Tony Khan hinted at a potential streaming deal, emphasizing the excitement surrounding AEW's upcoming contract year for media rights in wrestling.
The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson, are reportedly expected to be backstage for tonight's "AEW Dynamite: Homecoming," with speculation about their return to television soon, following their absence since AEW Full Gear. Reports suggest a potential heel turn and the formation of a faction featuring long-time friends upon their return.
The Young Bucks' recent behavior and loss at Full Gear indicate an impending heel turn in AEW, with Brandon Cutler potentially joining them. Cutler will handle much of the speaking for the Bucks going forward. The report dismisses any speculation of tensions between the Bucks and the company. It is unclear who the other personality mentioned in the report will be, but potential candidates include Kenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, and Chris Jericho. The Young Bucks have also announced that they will be taking some time away from wrestling.
Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho defeated The Young Bucks at AEW Full Gear 2023 in a highly intense match. Jericho's arm was cut open during the match, and both teams resorted to low blows. Omega and Jericho emerged victorious, earning the right to challenge for the tag team titles. The Young Bucks refused a handshake after the match.
CM Punk has not attempted to make amends with The Young Bucks after their backstage fight at All Out last year, and it seems he has been told not to have any contact with them. While some believe an apology from Punk could help resolve the situation, it's unclear if he would be interested in doing so. A roster split has been suggested as a potential solution.