The Young Bucks recently reflected on their decision to leave TNA as the 15-year anniversary of the moment comes up.
In a recent interview with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, the Bucks talked about their move. 15 years ago, the tag team duo requested their release from the company in 2011. The duo’s bet clearly paid off, as they went on to become one of the greatest duos in wrestling. According to Matt Jackson, the duo just saw something in them that they believe TNA didn’t.
“I can’t believe it’s already been 15 years,” said Jackson. “That was the very first scenario where we decided to bet on ourselves, and luckily by the grace of God, it worked out for us. My wife was very pregnant with our first child, and we were dead broke. Nick and I were on a bad contract where we’d only get paid if we wrestled, and we were at home being iced. We were starved and backed up against a wall. Call it blind confidence, or young arrogance, we just saw something in ourselves that they did not, and we had the courage to make a change.”
Jackson also went on to talk about where they are right now in their careers. He reflected on what they built, and said even though they had high dreams, it’s almost more than they could have ever imagined.
“I don’t think anyone, including ourselves, could’ve ever imagined what the next 15 years would look like though,” Jackson said. “At the time I would’ve just been happy to be able to pay rent. Now I look at everything we’ve helped build, and it’s just insane. We’re blessed men and have had careers we’re obviously very proud of.”
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