The Young Bucks are officially back in NJPWand theyre not coming alone.
On Tuesday, New Japan Pro-Wrestling confirmed that Matt and Nick Jackson will step into the ring at NJPW Resurgence on May 9 in Ontario, California. The former AEW Tag Team Champions will compete in an eight-man tag match alongside two mystery partnerswho theyve now teased as some OG buddies. Their opponents? A stacked lineup featuring Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, Clark Connors, and Gedo.
The Bucks issued the challenge at Windy City Riot, dropping the OG hint and instantly sending fans into speculation mode. Now, the countdown is on to see which Bullet Club veteransor surprise alliesmight be tagging with them.
But thats not the only match fans are locked in on. The NJPW Resurgence card is loaded with title bouts and big names:
- Konosuke Takeshita defends the NEVER Openweight Championship against El Phantasmo (ELP)
- Tomohiro Ishii puts the NJPW Strong Openweight Title on the line against Drilla Moloney
- Mercedes Mon defends her Strong Womens Championship in a three-way vs. AZM and Mina Shirakawa
- The World Class Wrecking Crew defend the Strong Openweight Tag Team Titles against Templario and TJP
- Fred Rosser battles Matt Vandagriff
- Allan Breeze faces CJ Tino in a Strong Survivor clash
The entire event will stream live worldwide via NJPW World and takes place at the Toyota Arenajust outside Los Angeleson Friday, May 9.
So who do you think the Young Bucks are bringing to NJPW as their OG buddies? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
