The July 16th episode of AEW Dynamite took place at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the aftermath of last week’s All In: Texas Pay-Per-View event. During that show, the Young Bucks lost their tag team match against Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, which cost them their positions as AEW Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs).
On Dynamite, the former EVPs showed clear dissatisfaction with their new status. They arrived in a standard Lyft instead of the usual limousines and were relegated to a modest locker room, far from the executive treatment they previously enjoyed.
In the ring, the Bucks teamed up with Josh Alexander and Hachessero for an eight-man tag team match against ROH World Champions Bandido, Jetspeed, and Brody King. Their customary entrance video was replaced by a rough, MS Paint-style version. Ring announcer Justin Roberts seemed to relish highlighting their demotion by announcing their full names during introductions.
Despite these setbacks, Don Callis appears to support the Bucks once again, suggesting potential story developments ahead. For now, however, the Young Bucks seem to be moving down the AEW ranks.
Fan Take: This shift in the Young Bucks’ status marks a significant storyline twist for AEW, shaking up the power dynamics within the company. For fans, it adds fresh intrigue and could lead to intense rivalries and new opportunities for other wrestlers to rise.
