The ongoing rivalry between The Young Bucks and FTR has been a defining saga in AEW since the arrival of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler.
Their battles have seen them exchange the AEW World Tag Team Championship, each vying to establish themselves as the premier tag team in the world. In a conversation, The Bucks shared their thoughts on their enduring feud with FTR and what gives it its timeless quality.
Nick Jackson reflected on FTR’s tenure in WWE as “The Revival,” noting their assertion of being the best.
“It sparked a sense of competitiveness in me,” he admitted. “I see parallels in our competitive drive.”
This suggests that their rivalry may have begun even before their time in AEW, perhaps brewing on social media. Matt Jackson recalled their dominance in tag team wrestling from 2008 to most of the 2010s.
“We were the standard-bearers, standing alone at the summit for a long time. Second place was a distant concept.”
Matt highlighted how FTR’s emergence in WWE caught their attention.
“We saw them as our polar opposites. Their approach was different, their style distinct. I knew it would lead to a compelling showdown.”
The next installment of their storied rivalry will unfold at the upcoming AEW Dynasty pay-per-view, where they will vie for the AEW World Tag Team Championship in a Ladder Match.
