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The AEW roster is loaded with dozens of wrestlers and personalities. Tony Khan is widely viewed as a hands-on owner as he wears many hats, including that of President, CEO, General Manager, Head of Creative, and Executive Producer. Konnan has just revealed how Khan may have major issues with two of the biggest stars on the roster.
The Young Bucks have been with Khan since AEW launched. The Executive Vice Presidents are currently leading a heel version of The Elite, and are in their third reign as World Tag Team Champions. Matthew and Nicholas Jackson signed new contracts last year, along with fellow EVP Kenny Omega, and word is that the new deals included fewer dates for The Bucks.
There is increased criticism against the EVPs this week after details on their limited schedule were revealed. Speaking on his Keepin' It 100 podcast, Konnan praised The Bucks as he discussed their All Elite careers. However, the 37-year industry veteran then revealed that he's heard of Khan and Jackson brothers "b*tting heads" backstage.
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"It's very sad. I like them professionally, and personally I've always found them creative, un-selfish, everything you want in a wrestler, but I just think that maybe they're kind of like the Connor McGregor effect... they made the money they never thought they'd make in their life, they're paid, their wives work there or used to work there, you know? They have everything they want," Konnan said. [From 2:17 to 2:38]
He continued:
"And they're probably not motivated anymore, probably b*tting heads with Tony, which is what I hear from a lot of people. They just say, 'I just give up, you know? Whatever you want...,' and that's not a great way to work," Konnan said. [From 2:39 to 2:49]
The Bucks and Khan have not publicly responded to Konnan's remarks as of this writing. The brothers are expected for Wednesday's Dynamite and Collision tapings from Cardiff but were not on the list of names just announced for Saturday's All In Fan Celebration at Boxpark Wembley.
The Young Bucks' record potentially tied at AEW All In
AEW is headed to London, England this week for next Sunday's second annual All In pay-per-view from Wembley Stadium. World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks are set to defend in a Three Way against FTR and The Acclaimed.
The Bucks became the first-ever three-time World Tag Team Champions at AEW Dynasty in April when they defeated FTR for the vacant titles. They have since retained just once, and that was via DQ over The Acclaimed on last Wednesday's Dynamite.
If Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood are able to win the gold at All In, they will tie The Bucks as AEW's only three-time World Tag Team Champions. If Max Caster and Anthony Bowens leave London with the titles, they will tie FTR as the company's only two-time champions.
