The Young Bucks are making a bold return to their New Japan Pro Wrestling roots, and its happening on one of wrestlings grandest stages.
After their stunning loss to Private Party on the October 30 episode of AEW Dynamite, Matt and Nick Jackson have been laying lowbut not for long. The iconic duo is now set to challenge for the IWGP Tag Team Championships at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan.
In a poolside promo from their self-styled AEW International Department, the Bucks issued a fiery challenge to United Empires Great-O-Khan and HENARE. Were coming for those IWGP Tag Team titles, and we want that match at Wrestle Dynasty, the brothers declared, sending shockwaves through the wrestling world.
New Japan Pro Wrestling wasted no time in sealing the deal. The promotion confirmed the match, citing United Empires readiness to defend their legacy. Angry at the disrespectful timing, but full of confidence that they would win World Tag League this year, Great-O-Khan and HENARE accepted the challenge, NJPW announced, setting the stage for a showdown of epic proportions at the Tokyo Dome.
This isnt the Bucks first rodeo in NJPW. Theyve previously held both the IWGP Junior Heavyweight and Heavyweight Tag Team titles, making them one of only two teams to achieve that distinction. Their seven reigns with the Junior Heavyweight belts are still unmatched, cementing their status as legends in Japans wrestling scene.
The Tokyo Dome clash is shaping up to be a war of legacies. With the ongoing World Tag League heating up, this match adds even more intrigue. Will the Bucks reclaim the titles and remind the world why theyre one of wrestlings greatest tag teams, or will United Empires dominance continue to rise?
The Young Bucks are stepping back into the spotlight on the global stage, and all eyes will be on Tokyo to see if they can deliver. What are your thoughts on their return to NJPW? Can they take down Great-O-Khan and HENARE, or is this a mountain too steep to climb? Let us know your predictions in the comments below!
