A recent report has revealed the behind-the-scenes reasons for ending the long-term storyline of the Young Bucks as on-screen executive vice presidents during the AEW All: Texas Pay-Per-View event last weekend. According to the Wrestling Observer newsletter, the high-profile tag team was specifically used to conclude the feud between Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay, with the storyline involving Matt and Nick Jackson reaching its natural conclusion. The report suggests it was time to refocus on showcasing the Bucks as a top-tier wrestling tag team.
As a result, the Young Bucks were stripped of their EVP roles, though another scenario was seriously considered where Strickland and Ospreay would be banned from challenging for the AEW World Championship for a year. However, the Young Bucks themselves pushed for this new direction. The following AEW Dynamite episode highlighted the brothers struggling to adjust to life without their enforcement authority.
Winning has had a major impact, with Swerve Strickland remaining in contention for the AEW World Championship. Unfortunately, his partner Will Ospreay cannot capitalize on this momentum as he is reported to be taking an extended break due to injuries more severe than initially thought.
Fan Take: This shake-up is crucial for AEW fans as it signals a shift back to pure wrestling competition over authority-driven storylines, refreshing the tag team scene. It also raises anticipation for how the Bucks and other wrestlers like Strickland will evolve, keeping AEW’s narrative dynamic and exciting.
