In a recent conversation with “Undisputed,” Nicholas Jackson, a member of The Young Bucks, confided that he longs for the days when AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT competed fiercely on Wednesday evenings.
Below are concise extracts from the riveting dialogue:
Matthew Jackson, talking about the inaugural All In in 2018, said: “The twilight years leading up to All In, coupled with the period surrounding the event, were the most memorable in my wrestling journey. The thrill was palpable; there was a momentum surge like we were revolutionaries on a mission. Matching our fervor were our followers. The exhilaration after a show, interacting with an audience hanging on to our every spoken word brought about a sense of immortality. All In became a joyous convergence of all the unconventional wrestlers and their fans. This episode felt spiritually uplifting. The thought of fitting so many people into a single venue seemed impractical, but we couldn’t let go of such a golden opportunity. Luckily, it worked out exactly as we imagined.”
Nicholas Jackson, expressing his thoughts about collaborating with Kazuchika Okada, said: “I distinctly remember an instance when Okada was nonchalantly yawning in front of a major match at the [Tokyo] Dome. The man is the exemplification of coolness personified, it’s been a wildly entertaining journey working with him over these past few months.”
Reflecting on the fifth-year anniversary of AEW Dynamite, he stated: “It’s surreal how swiftly five years have passed by. I recall the astonishment seeing the show go live every week from the Gorilla position with Tony. ‘Can’t fathom we’ve managed to craft a wrestling show!’ That AEW exists has meant we’ve been able to build an economic safety net for people in the wrestling industry. It’s imbued us with the ability to sustain ourselves and the ones we love. AEW Dynamite has become a preferred choice among fans and has offered wrestlers a broadened platform for creative self-expression.”
Concerning the alleged response of WWE to the October 8 NXT lineup by AEW, he said: “Absolutely. It’s a universal truth that competition sparks brilliance. The head-to-head face-off on Wednesday nights is one thing I actually miss. It brought so much dynamism, leaving us anticipating who’d have the edge that night. Such competitiveness keeps you alive and on your toes.”