The Bullet Club celebrated its 8th anniversary this year
#5. Cody Rhodes turned The Bullet Club on its head in hopes of becoming the leader
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Cody Rhodes left the Bullet Club divided
One of the best parts about Cody Rhodes joining The Bullet Club was his greed to become the leader of the faction. While the group always liked to follow heel antics, Rhodes himself was on a level of his own while portraying the role of the bad guy.
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A former IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, Rhodes also brought the NWA World Championship to The Bullet Club. However, The American Nightmare had his sights set on a bigger prize, the leadership of the faction.
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Rhodes' rivalry with Omega caused a civil war within The Bullet Club, and it remains one of the best storylines in all of pro wrestling in recent years.
#4. The Young Bucks were a key part of The Bullet Club's success
The Young Bucks were crucial for the Bullet Club
The Young Bucks started as the primary junior heavyweight tag team for The Bullet Club. Introduced by Prince Devitt into the faction, Matt and Nick Jackson made an immediate impact in the Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Division.
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For years, The Young Bucks competed in the Jr. Heavyweight division and by the end of their iconic run, Matt and Nick Jackson had won the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Titles seven different times.
Following the departure of Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows to WWE, The Young Bucks finally joined the heavyweight tag team division. Matt and Nick Jackson also found a huge amount of success in their new weight class, winning the IWGP Tag Team Championships once.
The Young Bucks certainly was a crucial part of the evolution of The Bullet Club and were vital members of the group.
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