Young Bucks Signal AEW Return Following NJPW Title Loss

One Big Thing

The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) have hinted at their AEW comeback after dropping the IWGP Tag Team Championship at NJPW The New Beginning.

Why It Matters

• The Young Bucks haven’t appeared in AEW since October 2024, when they lost the AEW Tag Team Championship
• Their potential return could reshape AEW’s tag team division
• Their NJPW stint helped rebuild their connection with Japanese wrestling fans

Key Details

• Lost IWGP Tag Team Championship to Hiromu Takahashi and Tetsuya Naito
• Won the NJPW titles at Wrestle Dynasty crossover event in January
• Last AEW match was a title loss to Private Party

Direct Quote

Matthew Jackson stated: “For my mental health, it felt like we had to come back home, return to where it all started for The Young Bucks, and make things right… I think it’s time to come back to work.”

By The Numbers

• 3+ months absence from AEW
• 1 IWGP Tag Team Championship reign during their break
• 30 days held the NJPW titles

Looking Ahead

The Young Bucks’ return timing remains unclear, but their statements suggest it will happen soon. Their reemergence could set up fresh feuds in AEW’s tag team division.

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