Thumbtack-laced footwear and escalating roster demands framed the latest All Elite Wrestling Blood & Guts spectacle, where the Young Bucks confronted a recurring cycle of high-stakes roster commitments.
Earlier this month marked the annual Blood & Guts show for All Elite Wrestling, with the Young Bucks having competed in three of the six men’s matches in the stipulation’s history. Known for deploying creative weaponry, the duo once again utilized shoes with thumbtacks glued to the soles facing opponents.
Prior to this year’s installment, the Bucks last participated in the 2024 iteration alongside Hangman Page, Kazuchika Okada, and Jack Perry against Team AEW, which featured Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin, Mark Briscoe, Anthony Bowens, and Max Caster, Wrestling Inc. reported.
Discussing the physical toll during an episode of Being the Elite, Matt noted the heavy match schedule they have worked over the past year, Wrestling Inc. reported.
“Today’s Blood and Guts match will be our third one because we’re a couple of psychopaths that say, ‘hey, throw us in these crazy matches, Tony. Why not?'”
Matt explained the reasoning behind taking on the brutal booking.
Following that sentiment, Nick interjected regarding the matches, Wrestling Inc. reported.
“We say at the end of them, never again.”
Nick said.
A broadcast clip showed the pair reflecting on previous instances where they made the exact same declaration, only to find themselves returning to the match type. Matt described the environment as both scary and gory, while Nick requested prayers from Brandon Cutler, who was filming behind the scenes prior to the bell.
| Team / Faction | Notable Blood & Guts Participants | Recent Match Year |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Alliance | Hangman Page, Kazuchika Okada, Jack Perry | 2024 |
| Team AEW (2024) | Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin, Mark Briscoe | 2024 |
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