Young Bucks Returning to NJPW with “OG Buddies” for May 9 Resurgence Show in California

The Young Bucks are officially back in NJPW—and they’re not coming alone.

On Tuesday, New Japan Pro-Wrestling confirmed that Matt and Nick Jackson will step into the ring at NJPW Resurgence on May 9 in Ontario, California. The former AEW Tag Team Champions will compete in an eight-man tag match alongside two mystery partners—who they’ve now teased as “some OG buddies.” Their opponents? A stacked lineup featuring Gabe Kidd, David Finlay, Clark Connors, and Gedo.

The Bucks issued the challenge at Windy City Riot, dropping the “OG” hint and instantly sending fans into speculation mode. Now, the countdown is on to see which Bullet Club veterans—or surprise allies—might be tagging with them.

But that’s not the only match fans are locked in on. The NJPW Resurgence card is loaded with title bouts and big names:

• Konosuke Takeshita defends the NEVER Openweight Championship against El Phantasmo (ELP)
• Tomohiro Ishii puts the NJPW Strong Openweight Title on the line against Drilla Moloney
• Mercedes Moné defends her Strong Women’s Championship in a three-way vs. AZM and Mina Shirakawa
• The World Class Wrecking Crew defend the Strong Openweight Tag Team Titles against Templario and TJP
• Fred Rosser battles Matt Vandagriff
• Allan Breeze faces CJ Tino in a Strong Survivor clash

The entire event will stream live worldwide via NJPW World and takes place at the Toyota Arena—just outside Los Angeles—on Friday, May 9.