AEW President Tony Khan has imposed a significant financial penalty on two of the company’s top stars after an incident on last night’s Dynamite broadcast. The Young Bucks were each fined $10,000 for aggressively attacking ring announcer Justin Roberts during a match, an act that has caused serious consequences both in and out of the ring.
Details of the Eight-Man Tag Match and Incident
The incident took place during a high-profile eight-man tag team match featuring Hologram, Tomohiro Ishii, Brody King, and NJPW’s Hiromu Takahashi against Kyle Fletcher, Josh Alexander, and the Young Bucks. Adding to their ongoing struggles, the Bucks entered the arena with pyrotechnics but notably without their entrance music, and the Titantron displayed outdated nicknames from the early 2000s, “Mr. Instant Replay” and “Slick Nick.”
Since losing their executive roles in AEW nearly a month ago, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson have been subjected to diminished treatment, including lackluster entrances and sparse locker room arrangements. The company’s production team has seemingly aligned with this treatment, as even ring announcer Justin Roberts has mocked the duo during introductions. During the match, the Bucks took their retaliation a step further by delivering a Double Superkick to Roberts at ringside, incapacitating him and preventing him from fulfilling his announcing duties.
Immediate Aftermath and Official Responses
Veteran commentator Tony Schiavone provided an update, announcing he would substitute for Roberts following the assault. Schiavone also confirmed that Tony Khan has decreed the Young Bucks must pay $10,000 each in fines for their actions. This punishment represents an escalating challenge for the brothers, who are already facing financial strains after being removed from their leadership positions.
The repercussions for the Jackson brothers extend beyond monetary penalties. Their worsening standing within the company and strained relationships with AEW management signal a precarious future. It remains uncertain how the Bucks will navigate the fallout from this episode and whether their behavior will impact their roles in upcoming events.
