While Matt and Nick Jackson are now best known as the founding fathers of AEW, their careers were built on the independent wrestling scene, particularly in Southern California with PWG. In a recent interview, The Young Bucks discussed their desire to one day return to their roots by running their own independent promotion, and the “pipe dream” of potentially purchasing PWG itself.
A Post-Mainstream Wrestling Goal
Speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Matt Jackson opened up about the idea of running an independent promotion once their full-time careers with a mainstream company like AEW are over. He confirmed that buying PWG is an idea he has entertained. “The PWG thing is definitely a pipe dream. I would love to have further discussions about it,” Matt said.
“Nick and I have always talked about doing some independent or something once our career wraps up with mainstream wrestling like AEW, and we have more time at home. I think that’d be something that we would definitely be interested in doing.” He noted that they are different people now with more experience and financial backing than when they previously tried running a small indie promotion with a budget of just $500.
Revitalizing the SoCal Scene
Nick Jackson added that their influence could be a major benefit to the independent wrestling landscape in their home region. “Yeah, I think it would be good for the independent scene, especially in Southern California,” Nick stated. “Yeah, SoCal has kind of dried up as of late, and usually that’s like a hotbed. So I feel like with our influence, we could help the indie scene around there. I would love to do something like that.”
Carrying the PWG Torch
Matt concluded that their ultimate goal would be to continue the spirit of what made PWG so special for many years, regardless of whether they buy the company or start a new one. “Whether we call it PWG or it’s a whole different wrestling company name, I think that our goal would be to kind of carry the torch of what PWG started and to have a company that falls into the spirit of what Pro Wrestling Guerrilla was for all those years,” Matt explained. “I think there is an empty void in Southern California independent wrestling right now that I think we can help fill.”
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