Matt and Nick Jackson have always been at the center of conversation in AEW, but now theyre admitting that the backlash has actually fueled their creative direction. Instead of shying away from criticism, theyve chosen to use it as a storytelling tooland its paying off in the form of nuclear heat.
During their appearance on Yahoo Sports, the Young Bucks opened up about how embracing their roles as on-screen Executive Vice Presidents has added depth to their characters. Nick Jackson said theyve leaned into the way fans and critics paint them behind the scenes.
Matt Jackson revealed that in the early days of AEW, there was serious debate over whether publicly holding such a major position in the company would ruin their ability to be cheered. In the end, they weaponized it.
By turning the EVP stigma into an asset, the Bucks have found a fresh way to evolve their heel personas. Their willingness to blur the lines between real-life roles and wrestling theatrics continues to generate major fan reactions.
Do you think the Bucks are better off as onscreen EVPs, or should they step back from the power-play gimmick? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
