Category: AEW Dynamite

The Young Bucks Spotted Backstage at AEW Dynamite—When Will They Return?

2025 has been a whirlwind year for All Elite Wrestling, but one major question has lingered for months—where are The Young Bucks? The AEW Executive Vice Presidents, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson, have been noticeably absent from AEW programming since the October 30, 2024 episode of Dynamite, where they were last seen shredding documents and telling Christopher Daniels they planned to “work from home.” Since then, the former AEW Tag Team Champions have remained out of the spotlight in AEW, leaving fans wondering when—or if—they will make their return.

Young Bucks Backstage at Dynamite

While their absence has fueled speculation, a new report from Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter has provided an update. According to Meltzer, The Young Bucks were backstage at AEW Dynamite in Oceanside, California on February 26, sparking further questions about when they might officially return to AEW programming.

Meltzer noted that plans are being worked on for their comeback, but as of now, no official date has been set. Interestingly, despite multiple AEW events taking place in their home state of California, the Bucks have yet to reappear, surprising many who assumed they’d make their return in familiar territory.

However, given their high-ranking position within AEW, Meltzer emphasized that The Young Bucks won’t find themselves in a situation where they’re medically cleared but creatively sidelined—a predicament that has plagued several AEW stars in recent years.

A Brief Return to NJPW

Despite their AEW absence, The Young Bucks haven’t been completely inactive. The brothers returned to Japan in January to compete at NJPW Wrestle Dynasty, where they won the IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships for the second time in their careers. Their reign lasted 37 days before they dropped the belts to Tetsuya Naito and Hiromu Takahashi at The New Beginning in Osaka on February 11.

The Bucks later revealed that these trips to Japan were something they desperately needed for their own mental health, further hinting that their AEW hiatus may have been about more than just creative direction.

What’s Next for The Bucks?

With AEW’s biggest show of the year, Double or Nothing, on the horizon, it’s only a matter of time before The Young Bucks make their highly anticipated return. Will they pick up where they left off, or will their time away signal a new chapter for the EVP duo?

AEW Dynamite Preview 3/5/2025

AEW Dynamite live tonight on TBS and Max from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California.

  • “Rated R Superstar” Cope vs. Wheeler Yuta – Cope  continues to deliver on his promise of taking out The Death Riders one-by-one leading up to his AEW World Championship showdown against Jon Moxley at this Sunday’s PPV event.
  • Thunder Rosa & Kris Statlander vs. Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford
  • Swerve Strickland and Ricochet contract signing

AEW Dynamite Preview 2/26/2025

AEW Dynamite will air live tonight coast to coast on TBS and will also air live on Max from the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

  • AEW International Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) vs. Orange Cassidy – Winner faces Kenny Omega at AEW Revolution
  • Trios Match: TNT Champion Daniel Garcia and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) vs. Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong)
  • We’ll hear from Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana
  • Bounty Match: Bryan Keith vs. Will Ospreay
  • Deonna Purrazzo vs. Harley Cameron
  • Hangman Adam Page will be in action
  • We’ll hear from MJF

AEW Dynamite Preview 2/12/2025

AEW Dynamite tonight on TBS as the build continues for Saturday’s Grand Slam Australia. Dynamite was taped on Tuesday in Cedar Park, Texas at HEB Center.

  • AEW World Tag Team Championship: The Hurt Syndicate (c) vs. The Gunns
  • AEW World Trios Championship: Death Riders (c) vs. The Undisputed Kingdom
  • MJF vs. Dustin Rhodes (presented commercial free)
  • Kris Statlander vs. Penelope Ford
  • Max Caster’s Open Challenge
  • Megan Bayne in action
  • We’ll hear from “Rated R Superstar” Cope

The Gunns Return to AEW, Set Their Sights on The Hurt Syndicate’s Tag Team Gold

After months away from AEW television, The Gunns made a bold return on this week’s Dynamite, immediately setting their sights on championship gold. Austin and Colten Gunn interrupted The Hurt Syndicate during an in-ring promo, making it clear they were back for one reason—to reclaim the AEW World Tag Team Championships.

The Gunns reminded everyone that they were former holders of the titles now in The Hurt Syndicate’s possession, making their case for a shot at the gold. MVP, speaking on behalf of the faction, didn’t back down from the challenge and officially confirmed that The Gunns will face Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin for the AEW World Tag Team Championships next week on Dynamite.

This marks The Gunns’ first in-ring return since the September 14th episode of AEW Collision, as the duo had been off television due to an injury suffered by Austin Gunn. Now back at full strength, the former champions are looking to make an impact and reclaim their place at the top of AEW’s tag team division.

Will The Gunns be able to dethrone The Hurt Syndicate, or will Lashley and Benjamin prove too dominant? AEW fans won’t have to wait long to find out, as next week’s Dynamite promises to be a must-watch showdown.

AEW Dynamite Preview 2/5/2025

AEW Dynamite air live tonight on TBS, beginning at 8:00 pm ET and live coast-to-coast on Max. The show takes place from the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.

  • Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita vs. Buddy Matthews and Brody King
  • Will Ospreay vs. Don Callis Family’s new mystery member
  • Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet
  • Queen Aminata vs. “Timeless” Toni Storm
  • Hangman Page to appear
  • MJF to appear

AEW Dynamite Preview 1/29/2025

AEW Dynamite airs live tonight on TBS at 8:00 pm ET and live coast to coast on Max from the Von Braun Center Propst Arena, Huntsville, Alabama.

  • Claudio Castagnoli vs. Jeff Jarrett. (If Jarrett wins, he receives an AEW World Title shot against champion Jon Moxley)
  • TBS Championship: Mercedes Mone (c) vs. Yuka Sakazaki
  • Wheeler Yuta vs. Jay White
  • Will Ospreay vs. Brian Cage
  • We will hear from MJF

AEW Dynamite Preview 1/22/2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite from the Knoxville Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee airs live on TBS at 8:00 pm ET and live coast to coast on Max.

  • AEW World Tag Team Championship: Private Party (c) Hurt Business (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin) w/MVP
  • Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay will have a face-to-face meeting
  • Samoa Joe vs. Nick Wayne of the Patriarchy
  • Julia Hart vs. Jamie Hayter
  • “Rated R Superstar” Cope vs. “Bastard” PAC

Samoa Joe Returns On AEW Dynamite Maximum Carnage

AEW’s latest episode of Dynamite delivered another unforgettable moment as Samoa Joe made his highly anticipated return to the company. The former ROH World Television Champion came to the aid of Hook, who found himself outnumbered after a disqualification victory over Christian Cage.

The chaos began when Hook’s match against Cage concluded, only for Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne to blindside the FTW Champion. The Patriarchy’s two-on-one assault left Hook at a serious disadvantage. Just when things were looking grim, the familiar strains of Samoa Joe’s theme music echoed through the arena, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Joe stormed the ring, clearing out Sabian and Wayne to even the odds and offer his assistance to the young champion.

Joe’s appearance marks his first in-ring return to AEW programming since July. His last match was the grueling Stampede Street Fight against Chris Jericho on Dynamite, after which Joe stepped away to focus on other projects. Fans of the hard-hitting veteran may recognize him from his role as Sweet Tooth in the Peacock streaming series Twisted Metal. While Will Arnett provided the voice for the character, Joe’s physical portrayal of the terrifying, ice cream truck-driving villain left a lasting impression in the show’s first season. Joe has reportedly been working on season two of the popular series in recent months.

Outside of his on-screen projects, Joe has continued to express enthusiasm for AEW’s growing roster and exciting matchups. In an earlier interview, he praised the company’s trajectory, highlighting the additions of top-tier talent like Will Ospreay and the return of Kenny Omega, who recently battled back from his struggles with diverticulitis. With the company expanding its talent pool and Joe back in action, the future looks bright for AEW fans.

Now that Samoa Joe has reinserted himself into the AEW landscape, fans are left wondering what’s next. Will this alliance with Hook evolve into something more? Or is Samoa Joe setting his sights on a larger prize? One thing’s for sure—his return has once again shaken things up in AEW, and the locker room better take notice.

AEW Dynamite ‘Maximum Carnage’ Preview 1/15/2025

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage episode will air live on TBS beginning at 8:00 pm ET and live coast to coast on Max, from the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • AEW World Championship: Jon Moxley (c) vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
  • Casino Gauntlet Match for a title shot at the AEW Women’s Championship at the Grand Slam Australia event on Saturday, February 15
  • The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley) vs. Mark Briscoe and AEW World Tag Team Champions Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy)
  • Kenny Omega vs. Brian Cage
  • We will hear from Ricochet
  • Christian Cage vs. Hook