Tony Khan hails Young Bucks' run ahead of Forbidden Door

In a development that underscores AEW’s ongoing evolution under its leadership and its ability to keep top talents in the spotlight, Tony Khan praised the Young Bucks as being on one of the greatest runs of their careers, even as they navigate a shifting backstage landscape. The Bucks are set for a high-profile showcase at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, teaming with Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli and Gabe Kidd in a Lights Out Steel Cage match against Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Darby Allin. Khan described the duo as “on one of the greatest runs of their entire careers,” noting they remain among the most impactful performers in the company.

The public compliment comes as the Bucks continue to operate without their former Executive Vice President titles, a change that came after their involvement in the leadership structure of the promotion. Their demotion has been accompanied by a series of real-world adjustments that have reinforced the shift in their status, including the loss of access to a private limousine, a personal locker room, their signature entrance music, and a formal introduction by the ring announcer on AEW programming. The change has...