The Young Bucks Have Reportedly Spoke To WWE Talent Regarding Switch When AEW Contracts Expire

It looks like The Young Bucks may be in line for a switch to WWE when their contracts expire.

After the chaos that occurred at AEW All Out, it looks like The Young Bucks are considering making a switch Cody Rhodes made earlier this year. Ryan Frederick of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Nick and Matt have spoken to wrestlers about potentially moving to WWE once their current deals with AEW are up.

“They didn’t sign new deals. Their options were picked up. They did reach out to a talent to send feelers that they would be interested in talking about coming in when their deals are up. But, everyone on both sides are going to do the same because you want to look for the best deal. Anyone who doesn’t do so is dumb and possibly leaving money on the table.”

“[…] They reached out to a talent to send feelers about coming it. I can’t say they talked to anyone direct at WWE, but that would fall under tampering and this came at the same time the legal letters were being sent about tampering. Can’t confirm they actually talked to WWE people themselves, but they talked to other WWE talent about coming in, which they can do (much like WWE talent can send feelers thru AEW talent, which has happened and happens on both sides often).”

“It’s not something they wouldn’t have done anyways since their deals are coming up at the end of 2024, and you want to maximize your leverage when it comes to getting a new deal and get the companies into a bidding war. It’s not necessarily a sign that they’re going to leave. Everyone should do it.”

Ryan Frederick of Wrestling Observer

The two time AEW Tag Team Champions are EVPs in AEW, but it has been reported their roles did not have the responsibilities associated with the roles for quite some time.

The Bucks are currently suspended pending an investigation into what happened after AEW All Out in Chicago.

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