Matthew and Nicholas Jackson, known as the Young Bucks, arrived at Globe Life Field in Texas with their roles as AEW vice presidents in tow. While many expected the Young Bucks to win against Strickland and Ospreay, insider Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter revealed the Bucks actually preferred to lose the match. This decision stemmed from their desire to transition from their on-screen executive roles back into active wrestling within the tag team division, adopting a “founder” persona rather than focusing solely on authority. The storyline involved Strickland and Ospreay’s pursuit of AEW gold in London, and although initially planned for the Young Bucks to lose, Tony Khan supported the Bucks’ wishes to switch things up. Meltzer also mentioned speculation around the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament’s outcomes, noting Ospreay’s spot could have gone to Hangman Page, but adjustments were made to support Storylines involving Strickland, Page, and John Moxley’s main event match.
Fan Take: This backstage insight highlights the Young Bucks’ commitment to evolving their characters and maintaining dynamic storytelling within AEW. For fans, it signals fresh directions in the tag team scene and reinforces AEW’s reputation for blending executive roles with in-ring action, keeping the sport exciting and unpredictable.
