On the latest episode of their “Being The Elite” YouTube series, The Young Bucks (Matthew & Nicholas Jackson) appeared to confirm the official end of The Elite as a multi-man faction, acknowledging that after a year of turmoil, the once-powerful super-group is now down to just the two of them. The candid admission from the brothers on their own show gives fans a definitive answer on the status of the legendary faction. The segment serves as a storyline culmination of a long and dramatic chapter that has seen the group’s members drift apart and, in some cases, become bitter enemies.
The slow dissolution of the group has been a central story in AEW. Former members “Hangman” Adam Page and Kenny Omega became estranged from the faction after Kazuchika Okada and Jack Perry were brought into the fold. Since then, the group has completely fractured. Kazuchika Okada has since aligned himself with the rival Don Callis Family. Jack Perry made his surprise return at the All Out pay-per-view this past Saturday, where he viciously attacked both Matt and Nick before reuniting with Luchasaurus. Meanwhile, Kenny Omega is currently out of action with a long-term injury, and “Hangman” Adam Page has been focused on his own successful run as the AEW World Champion.
During the new “Being The Elite” episode, the brothers reflected on the current state of their faction.
“Who’s even in The Elite anymore?,” Matt asked. “Like Okada is in Don Callis’ Family? Jack just turned heel on us. Kenny’s not really around. Hangman’s kind of doing his own thing.” Nick replied, “I think it’s just us.” Matt Jackson: “Yeah it’s just us.”
With all of their former allies either injured, estranged, or having turned against them, The Young Bucks are now seemingly on their own for the first time in years, facing a landscape of new and old enemies without their famous faction to back them up.
