5 teams who can finally dethrone the Young Bucks as the AEW World Tag Team Champions

Is there anyone that can stop The Young Bucks in AEW?
Is there anyone that can stop The Young Bucks in AEW?

The Young Bucks have been on a roll ever since becoming the AEW Tag Team Champions last year. There's not a team left by that they haven't defeated so far. If we look at the list of opponents they put on the shelf during their reign, one could say they have torn apart the entire tag team division in AEW.

Most of the time, we witness a heel champion using any and all tactics to retain their throne. But this is certainly not the case with the Young Bucks. Without requiring any services from their lackeys, the duo have single-handedly proved why they are the chosen ones to carry this division.

The fact that they are the longest-reigning AEW tag team champions is a testament to the work they've put in over the course of their reign. But like they say, all good things must come to an end.

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The division is in dire need of a shake-up at the moment, and the question remains as to when will the company pull the trigger on other teams.

The Young Bucks will next face Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero. The latter is not even a genuine tag team, at least according to the AEW tag team champions. The champions' claims do make sense, which is why Kingston and Penta's chances of making this list as a team are nigh impossible.

In this article, we take a look at five possible tag teams that can usurp the Young Bucks from their throne.


#5 Jon Moxley can get revenge on the Young Bucks by becoming the AEW Tag Team Champion

Moxley and Kingston!
Moxley and Kingston!

A vindictive Jon Moxley returning to dethrone AEW's Young Bucks would be the perfect way to close the chapter between the two teams.

At Double or Nothing last month, the Young Bucks delivered four BTE triggers on Jon Moxley to win the match. The former WWE superstar took a hiatus after the event to spend time with his newborn daughter.

Whenever Moxley makes his return to AEW, he should go after the Young Bucks if they still manage to remain champions at that time. He could once again join forces with Eddie Kingston to do so.

The storyline could revolve around Moxley seeking vengeance from the Young Bucks, who put him on the shelf for months. The company can book this match at their next major pay-per-view to add more hype to their bout.

The Young Bucks would have achieved a massive milestone by that time. Imagine the pop Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston would get if they finally end the Young Bucks' reign of terror.

#4 Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood could become two-time champs by beating the Young Bucks

Will this be the scene once again?
Will this be the scene once again?

FTR seems to be one of the better options if AEW wants another heel duo to carry the division after the Young Bucks.

With MJF saying that The Pinnacle should start hunting for gold, FTR could have the AEW tag team championships in their minds. They are currently engaged in a rivalry with Santana and Ortiz.

It could be their last stop before they start chasing the Young Bucks. Not long ago, MJF stated that once their feud with the Inner Circle is over, their top priority will be to grab the gold. It looks like the time has almost arrived.

The company has a ready-made storyline here. If we turn the clock back, the Young Bucks defeated FTR for the tag team championships last year. With Tully Blanchar by their side, FTR could be the ones to dethrone the Young Bucks.

The only equation that could prevent AEW from booking this match is that both teams are portraying heel characters. The company may not prefer to go with a heel vs heel feud. A character change from either of the teams could be in everyone's best interest if this bout happens.

#3 Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky could become a team to be reckoned with; should they dethrone the Young Bucks

Will they reach the pinnacle of their careers?
Will they reach the pinnacle of their careers?

Having Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky beat the Young Bucks could be a great way to change the landscape of the tag team division. However, these men are also playing a villainous role on screen.

The current problem with the tag team division is that they don't have many credible babyface challengers left. But one cannot deny that AEW has the one of the most stacked tag team rosters ever.

Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky have shown their dark side during their recent feud with Sting and Darby Allin. With their ability to deliver compelling promos, the company could push them to the moon in the upcoming months.

Their feud with the Young Bucks will be a treat for fans since both teams' key strength is to mock others. One can only imagine how buzzing their Twitter beef could be.

The duo of Sky and Page could pose a threat to the Young Bucks' title reign. On top of that, Sky had earlier tasted success with the gold during his time with SCU. He could produce magic once again, but with Ethan Page this time around.

#2 Matt Hardy could take Private Party to the top of the AEW tag team division by usurping the Young Bucks

Could Private Party turn upside down?
Could Private Party turn upside down?

Private Party are one of the most exciting tag teams in the world. If we look at the current equation, Matt Hardy and Private Party are an ally to the Young Bucks and the Elite. Despite having issues with the Bucks in the past, Matt Hardy recently stated that he stands with both Omega and the Young Bucks.

The pairing of both these factions could last for months. Then the company can swerve everyone by having Matt Hardy and the Private Party turn on both Omega and the Young Bucks.

One way or the other, the outcome could lead to either Private Party or the Young Bucks turning babyface. AEW could have Matt Hardy go after Kenny Omega's AEW World Title, while Private Party could emerge as the next challengers for the Young Bucks.

It could be a great storyline as the company can book Trios matches between these factions to build the feud.

Matt Hardy may not be the one expected to dethrone Kenny Omega, but the company could book Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen to dethrone the Young Bucks to become the new tag team champions.

#1 Proud and Powerful knock The Young Bucks off their perch

Will Santana and Ortiz reach the pinnacle of their career?
Will Santana and Ortiz reach the pinnacle of their career?

AEW's Proud and Powerful could be the only credible babyface team left who haven't had an opportunity at the Young Bucks' tag team title.

Their alliance with the Inner Circle has probably kept them away from chasing the AEW tag team titles. But things could change this time around as they have now got the services of Mexican legend Konnan.

Last week, FTR brutally assaulted Konnan to intensify their feud with Proud and Powerful. Their top priority right now must be to seek revenge. But once their current rivalry is over, they could go after the Young Bucks.

One shouldn't forget that Proud and Powerful have tasted the tag team gold before. During their time in IMPACT Wrestling, Santana and Ortiz have held the tag team title on four occasions.

Surprisingly, AEW hasn't pushed their tag team trump card to the top yet. It's still not too late to pull the trigger, though. Satana and Ortiz could become the AEW tag team champions by knocking the Young Bucks off their perch to kick start a long run with the belts.

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Edited by Arjun Kumar
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