AEW Creative Plans Changed 4-5 Times Before Young Bucks’ Title Loss, Stars Reveal

One Big Thing

The Young Bucks revealed that AEW’s creative direction for their tag team title reign changed multiple times before they eventually dropped the belts to Private Party on October 30.

Key Details

• Nick Jackson disclosed plans changed “4-5 different times” in the six months before losing the titles
• Multiple teams were considered for the title change before Private Party secured the spot
• The decision came after a strong match at WrestleDream impressed AEW President Tony Khan

Direct Quotes

“This last run we just had, we were supposed to drop those titles months and months before we actually dropped them,” Nick Jackson said on the Tunnel Talk podcast.

Why It Matters

This revelation shows the fluid nature of AEW’s creative process and how in-ring performance can directly impact booking decisions. The title change helped launch Private Party into a prominent position after five years with the company.

What’s Next

• The Young Bucks will compete at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty on January 5
• They’ll face Great-O-Khan and a mystery partner for the vacant IWGP Tag Team Championships
• Their return date to AEW programming remains unknown

By The Numbers

• 5 years: Time Private Party spent in AEW before winning the tag titles
• 4-5: Number of times creative plans changed before the title switch

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