The Young Bucks praise Kazuchika Okada.
On the March 6th episode of AEW Dynamite, The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) introduced Kazuchika Okada as the newest member of The Elite. The group had previously "fired" Kenny Omega as he is sidelined with injury.
Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, the Bucks heaped praise on Okada and his fit with the group.
“Okada is world-class,” said Matthew. “He is, pound-for-pound, the greatest big match wrestler to ever live. And the best thing about Okada is, he’ll be in the back moments before a huge high stakes match, absolutely confident and cool as a cucumber. That’s the energy he puts off–he doesn’t even have to say it. He shows it simply by just standing there and existing. He doesn’t know what anxiety is. Zero trepidation. Zero negative thoughts.
“I am so happy and fortunate that an animal like him is on our side and not the opposing team. He’s also so unselfish and giving. He knows that he’s in a team and we can all benefit and enjoy the success together as one. It’s super early, but I would say he’s so much of a better, more natural fit in The Elite than Kenny Omega ever was.”
As a member of The Elite, Okada captured the AEW Continental Championship, defeating Eddie Kingston.
Okada will defend the AEW Continental Title against PAC at AEW Dynasty.
The Young Bucks will go for gold of their own as they face FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) in a ladder match for the vacant AEW Tag Team Championships.
