Former WWE name firmly believes top AEW star would soon undergo huge character transformation and attack The Young Bucks - "Think about the pop"
A former WWE name believes a huge AEW star could undergo a major transformation and attack The Young Bucks. This star is currently teaming with the AEW EVPs.
Kazuchika Okada has been one of the most prominent Japanese wrestlers for several years. He made a name for himself in NJPW where he dominated for several years. During his time in NJPW, he was involved in several notable feuds against the likes of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito, Kenny Omega, and many more. In fact, his trilogy with Omega put Okada on the global map and set the stage for his future success.
When Kazuchika Okada joined AEW, he shocked the world by turning heel and joining The Elite. Since then, he has been by the side of The Young Bucks. However, a former WWE star believes this alliance may not last for long.
Speaking on the REBOOKED Wrestling Podcast, Aiden English believed that Okada could turn babyface soon and attack Matthew and Nicholas Jackson. He also noted that this face turn would receive a huge pop.
"Now you have the long-term payoff of this is very different for him. He's playing a long-term week by week heel kind of this like corporate heel bad guy. Think about the pop when cha-ching happens and he rain makes Matt and Nick or something, you know. Six months down the line and next year whatever it is and he throws his arms our and the camera zooms in and out at the same time or whatever the hell that shot is you know what I mean and just start like rain making The Elite. That huge babyface turn or so you know what's going to come around and it's going to be a really cool moment." [17:30 - 18:05]
Aiden English believes The Young Bucks should be stripped of their power
Ever since The Young Bucks turned heel several months ago, they have blatantly abused their power. Due to their iron-clad contracts, The Bucks can do anything they want, even put their hands on Tony Khan and there isn't anything anyone can do about it.
Speaking on the Rebooked Wrestling podcast, Aiden English stated that the Young Bucks need to be stripped of their power. He also suggested this could be done in a high-stakes contest where The Bucks and Tony Khan put their respective positions on the line in a winner-takes-all match.
"I think you gotta strip The Young Bucks of power. It's corny, I know because they already said that they have 'iron-clad contracts' as part of their storyline, right? It's a little corny, but I think you're right, I think you do need something tangible. I think you're just, like, fighting. If the good guys win, it's a victory for the good guys. But [if] the bad guys still have power, then it's for naught." [21:20 - 21:45]
It will be interesting to see how this storyline between Tony Khan and The Elite plays out in the coming weeks.