When Matt and Nick Jackson speak about tag team wrestling the entire scene listens. The Young Bucks helped build All Elite Wrestling on the promise that tag wrestling could headline shows and move business. In the last month the brothers have given fresh thoughts on where the AEW tag division stands right now and which teams are pushing it forward. Their message is clear. The division feels as strong as it has ever been, with new pairings rising beside proven stars and big match stakes lining up through the end of the year.
This story has a before, during, and after because the Bucks did not just praise the division in a vacuum. They said it as contenders fought for pay per view shots and as long running rivalries came back to life. FTR won a wild number one contenders match on the October twenty nine Dynamite to punch a ticket to Full Gear on November twenty two, which immediately framed the comments from the Bucks in a real competitive context. If you want to know how the EVPs truly view the tag scene, look at who is winning, who is chasing, and how the crowd is responding on television right now.
Before the latest statements
To understand why the Bucks feel so bullish, remember what the division looked like at the start of AEW. The first months in 2019 were packed with top shelf teams and fresh pairings from the wider world. The Bucks say that 2025 stacks up to that launch era in quality and depth. They told Jon Alba during a Sports Illustrated conversation that the current roster is right there with the hot early days. They pointed to a deep mix of established names and new faces who can slide into big spots at any time.
Another piece of context is the strange year the Bucks have had on screen. They remain central figures in stories that touch The Elite, Hangman Page, and a changing power picture in AEW. That ongoing drama has kept the brothers under a bright light even when they are not carrying the championship belts. Hangman Page recently spoke about the tense relationship and what it would take for a full reunion, which shows how much emotion still sits around the Bucks as characters. That heat always spills into whatever program they touch, including any run in the tag ranks.
The return of Jack Perry to team again with Luchasaurus also shaped the tag landscape this autumn. After All Out in September the duo stood tall again to a big reaction, right as Brodido continued their reign and FTR pushed back toward the front. With that backdrop, the Bucks stepped forward to assess the division, name the teams that excite them, and hint at where they see things going.
During the most recent comments from the Bucks
The clearest headline came in mid October when the brothers said the 2025 tag team roster is the best the company has had. They put the current group beside the 2019 version and said they would stack those lineups against each other any day. That is strong praise from two people who know how high that early bar was. Reports out of the interview ran with that quote and noted that the reigning champions Brodido set the tone with a bruising style that challenges every contender to bring a different look.
They also took time to spotlight who has sparked the division in the past year. The brothers name checked rising teams like JetSpeed who bring a blend of speed and aerial risk that forces veterans to think on the fly. They gave credit to the champions for giving the division a clear target. They spoke with the enthusiasm of lifers who still love seeing fresh pairings get over. Multiple outlets aggregated their picks and their praise, underscoring how seriously fans and media weigh the Bucks as curators of tag work.
The tone of the comments matters. This did not feel like self promotion. The Bucks have used past press moments to work character beats, including the 2024 Double or Nothing scrum where they limited questions and played up their own branding. This new round of interviews felt more like proud stewards talking up the talent around them. That slight shift made the message land as an honest assessment rather than an angle.
Event details that frame their view
The week to week shows have backed up their optimism. On October twenty nine Dynamite the division delivered a frantic four way between FTR, the Young Bucks, Jurassic Express, and JetSpeed to decide who would challenge the champions at Full Gear on November twenty two. The match delivered chaos, big dives, and near finishes, with FTR closing the door by catching the right break and making it count. The result created the chance for FTR to become three time AEW tag champions and sharpened the picture for the pay per view. This is exactly the kind of stakes heavy environment the Bucks are describing.
Brodido continue to be a fascinating team at the top. Brody King brings brute force and Bandido blends speed with technique, which means every challenger must solve two very different skill sets in one match. The champions have been a talking point in nearly every article that covered the Bucks interviews because the brothers kept pointing back to how a strong champion raises the entire field. Several stories that recapped the Bucks comments specifically highlighted the champs as proof that the division has a high ceiling right now.
At the same time stories with The Elite and with returning rivals have created side currents that feed the tag scene. Jungle Boy Jack Perry reuniting with Luchasaurus gave fans a familiar feel good team during a period where many titles are held by newer pairings. That mix of old chemistry and new champions creates a schedule where every Dynamite and every Collision can headline with a tag bout that feels important.
Wrestler reactions and fan response
The reaction inside the locker room is hard to measure publicly, but you can read some sentiment between the lines. Nick Jackson has posted reflective notes about the path of the team during periods when he has been off screen, which fans read as a sign that the brothers still care deeply about the craft of tag wrestling. Those short messages often draw big engagement and supportive replies, particularly when the division is in a hot stretch.
Fan response to the interviews has been largely positive. Threads and comments highlight the depth that the Bucks are talking about. People bring up teams like FTR, Brodido, Jurassic Express, JetSpeed, The Acclaimed when healthy, and the rotating partnerships that pop up around Bullet Club Gold. Many fans like the idea that a strong champion can set the tone while a deep mid card keeps the weekly shows exciting. The October four way that set up the Full Gear title match became the perfect example fans could point to when they said the division feels loaded.
Expert opinions and historical context
Industry reporters who covered the quotes put them in the long view. F4W Online wrote that the Bucks consider this the best the roster has ever been, and the outlet tied the comments to upcoming pay per view matches and to the return of a day one rivalry with Jurassic Express. Other outlets like eWrestlingNews echoed the through line comparing today with the launch year and highlighted how champions Brodido anchor the division. Even Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force site aggregated a list of teams the Bucks believe have sparked the division in the past year, showing how broadly the message reached the scene.
There is also the business and presentation angle. The Bucks have sat at press tables and answered as executives who help guide creative priorities. At the 2024 Double or Nothing scrum Tony Khan and the roster answered a wide range of questions, and the Bucks used that stage for character work. In contrast their 2025 interviews about the tag division read as a mission statement. Protect the depth. Elevate the new teams. Use the champions to set a hard standard. Experts who track AEW trends see that as a smart way to keep the division fresh during a long television year.
What the Bucks said about specific teams
The brothers singled out the champions as an example of style clash appeal. Brody King and Bandido bring different tools that can overwhelm a challenger if the pace swings back and forth. They also praised upstarts who can go from a hot TV match to a pay per view slot in a matter of weeks. JetSpeed were mentioned often in roundups because they add a sprint element that challenges heavier teams to adapt. All of this feeds the idea that the division is not just deep but varied, which is how you produce different kinds of bangers from month to month.
They also showed respect for old rivals. When reporters linked their quotes to renewed contact with Jurassic Express, it served as a reminder that the best divisions mix new blood with old chemistry. Fans know what they will get when the Bucks share a ring with Jack Perry and Luchasaurus. The trick is weaving that through new threats like the champions and the ever present FTR. That is a lot of high level matchups on the board at the same time.
After the statements: what it means for the next two months
The immediate aftermath of the Bucks comments is shaped by the calendar. FTR won their way to a title match at Full Gear, so the champions will face a team that can claim to be the most decorated duo in AEW history. If FTR win, they become three time holders of the gold, which would reset the top of the mountain and open the door to fresh programs. If Brodido retain, they cement a reign that validates everything the Bucks just said about a strong team raising the bar. Either way the division gets a defining moment before the year ends
For the Bucks themselves there are multiple paths. They could circle the winners of Full Gear and demand a shot based on their legacy and recent body of work. They could lean into the Elite story and use tag matches to push that saga forward with Hangman Page and Kenny Omega crossing in and out. Or they could take a curator role and spend the winter working with the rising duos they praised, giving those teams big TV tests while the title picture shakes out. Each route would keep them in the thick of the tag conversation without having to rush back into a belt chase.
The fans will decide which path gets the loudest response. The four way on October twenty nine drew strong reactions for all four sides and left people talking about FTR as a threat and the champions as a force. That buzz will carry through weekly TV and into the pay per view, which is exactly the outcome any healthy division needs. The Bucks have always said that tag wrestling can drive business. Right now the crowds seem to agree.
Predictions for storylines and future programs
Short term the champions against FTR should headline a show or at least close a strong middle portion of the card. Expect long heat segments, high speed counters from Bandido, and heavy shots from Brody King that test FTR’s ability to control the tempo. If FTR win, pencil in a rematch with the Bucks by early winter. The history and the title count make that an easy sell. If the champions retain, look for a televised contenders bout that features the Bucks against Jurassic Express or against JetSpeed to set up the next pay per view challenger. The company has several TV main events ready to go just by pairing these names in different combinations.
Medium term keep an eye on the Elite thread. Any sign of thawing between the Bucks and Hangman could lead to uneasy trios matches that spill back into the tag chase. If the relationship remains cold, the Bucks could double down on reminding everyone that they built this house and they still set the standard. Either direction keeps them relevant and keeps the division in the headlines.
Long term the division will thrive if the mix stays balanced. Champions who feel dangerous. Veterans who can carry ratings. New teams who bring variety. The Bucks just put their stamp on that blueprint in public. With a hot contenders match already in the books and a title fight on the way, the plan is in motion on television every single week.
Final word
The Young Bucks did not just hand out compliments. They took a clear position. The AEW tag division of 2025 is on the same level as the launch year, with champions who set a high bar and a wave of teams pushing for a breakout. The weekly shows have backed up that claim with chaotic contender bouts and a looming title fight that could crown a three time dynasty or confirm a powerhouse reign. Fans are engaged, reporters are tracking every move, and wrestlers are feeding off the competition. When Matt and Nick Jackson say the division is thriving, the evidence on screen matches the words. If the next two months deliver the kind of matches the schedule suggests, the Bucks may be proven right in the best way. The tag belts will stay hot, the pay per view audience will get a classic, and the division they helped build will carry AEW through a busy close to the year.
