The Young Bucks, known for their provocative antics, have once again found themselves at the center of controversy after a distasteful tweet directed at an injured AEW star, Kota Ibushi, on his 42nd birthday. The Japanese wrestler has been sidelined with an injury for several months, and instead of showing empathy, Matt and Nick Jackson chose to take a cheap shot at him on social media.
The official AEW Twitter account had posted a heartfelt birthday message to Ibushi, but the Bucks saw fit to respond with a taunting remark, clearly intended to rub salt in the wound. This kind of behavior is unbecoming of a high-profile wrestling duo, and it’s a bad look for the promotion as a whole.
The irony of the situation is that Ibushi’s close friend, Kenny Omega, is also out of commission thanks to the Bucks’ actions. It seems that the Bucks are reveling in their perceived supremacy, but they might want to be careful not to push their luck too far. When Ibushi finally returns to the ring, he’ll be seeking revenge, and it won’t be pretty.
Meanwhile, in a bizarre and unrelated development, veteran wrestler Disco Inferno has suggested that Jack Perry should be replaced by Mercedes Mone in The Elite. This outlandish proposal has left many scratching their heads, but it’s undeniable that Mone’s addition would add a new layer of complexity to the heel persona. Only time will tell if this radical idea gains traction.
Looking ahead to this weekend’s Double or Nothing event, The Young Bucks will team up with Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry to take on Team AEW in the highly anticipated Anarchy in The Arena Match. Meanwhile, Mercedes Mone will challenge Willow Nightingale for the TBS Title. As the drama unfolds, one thing is certain: the world of AEW is about to get a whole lot more interesting.