AEW President Tony Khan has issued a pivotal update on the future of The Young Bucks, revealing that the legendary tag team soon has a shot to become leading contenders for the All Elite Wrestling World Tag Team titles. This announcement arrives in the midst of ongoing speculation about the retirement of Matt and Nick Jackson, as the wrestling world closely watches their next move ahead of Dynamite: Maximum Carnage.
The Young Bucks’ Career at a Crossroads
Recently, The Young Bucks, considered AEW’s Founding Fathers, stirred retirement rumors on their popular YouTube show. Fans have been left wondering whether Matt and Nick Jackson would step out of the ring for good, especially after recent events that saw them written off AEW programming for much of the year following a storyline attack at the hands of Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita, members of the Don Callis Family. After their dramatic return just last Wednesday, they teamed with Jack Perry to secure a win in trios competition, only to be ambushed post-match by Jake Doyle, Mark Davis, and others from the same rival stable. Andrade El Idolo’s reappearance further complicated attempts by JetSpeed to help the trio.
Major Announcement from Tony Khan
The uncertainty around their future was addressed directly by AEW boss Tony Khan, who has now given The Young Bucks a clear path back into the tag team title scene. The team is not retiring just yet and will have the chance to compete for championship contention during the highly anticipated episode of Dynamite: Maximum Carnage. The four-way contenders’ contest will feature The Young Bucks, JetSpeed, The Gates of Agony, and the Don Callis Family’s Mark Davis and Jake Doyle. The winners will earn a shot at the title-holding rivals, FTR.
“MAXIMUM CARNAGE #AEWDynamite 8pm ET/7pm CT THIS WEDNESDAY, 1/14 @YoungBucks vs @TheKaun / @ToaLiona vs @Jet2Flyy / @SpeedballBailey vs @DUNKZILLADavis / @JakeSomething_ ON DYNAMITE THIS WEDNESDAY: It will be a 4-Way Tag Team Fight for a future shot at FTR’s [All Elite Wrestling] World Tag Team Title!”
– said Tony Khan’s announcement.
Other High Stakes Matches Set for Dynamite: Maximum Carnage
All Elite Wrestling will host its next dramatic Dynamite: Maximum Carnage TV special at the Arizona Financial Theater in Phoenix, setting the stage for several anticipated matches beyond the tag team contenders’ battle. The show’s slate includes Darby Allin facing PAC, a heated trios clash pitching The Babes of Wrath and Kris Statlander against The Triangle of Madness, and a marquee men’s world championship defense as MJF takes on Bandido.
Additionally, fans can anticipate the return of Kenny Omega, known as The Cleaner, who is scheduled to appear and could step into in-ring action during the landmark event. This return is particularly notable given Omega’s past connection to The Young Bucks and the broader Elite faction storyline.
What’s Next for The Young Bucks and AEW?
The wrestling community is bracing for potential changes as The Young Bucks move closer to a possible career-defining match against FTR for the World Tag Team titles. Their role as AEW originals, frequent collaborators with major figures like Kenny Omega, and former tag team champions, keeps intrigue high among fans and insiders alike. As the dust settles after Dynamite: Maximum Carnage, many eyes will be on whether Matt and Nick Jackson claim another chance at tag team gold or if retirement discussions will take center stage once more. The developments could also ignite new rivalries, notably with the Don Callis Family, JetSpeed, and The Gates of Agony, ensuring the AEW tag team landscape remains fiercely competitive in the months ahead.
MAXIMUM CARNAGE #AEWDynamite
8pm ET/7pm CT
THIS WEDNESDAY, 1/14@YoungBucks vs @TheKaun/@ToaLiona vs @Jet2Flyy/@SpeedballBailey vs @DUNKZILLADavis/@JakeSomething_ON DYNAMITE THIS WEDNESDAY:
It will be a 4-Way Tag Team Fight for a future shot at FTR’s AEW World Tag Team Title! pic.twitter.com/tWhYqMcUSP— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 13, 2026
