AEW Matt Jackson WWE Exec Founding Fathers
- Matt and Nick Jackson, known as The Young Bucks, are not only AEW Executive Vice Presidents but also key figures in the promotion's establishment.
- During a recent YouTube livestream, Matt Jackson discussed the gimmick.
- Mansury joined AEW in 2022 as Senior Vice President and Co-Executive Producer.
The Young Bucks‘ new “Founding fathers” gimmick at AEW Double or Nothing 2025, as revealed by Matt Jackson himself, was a collaborative effort, particularly with Mike Mansury, AEW’s EVP and Head of Global Production. Jackson emphasized Mansury’s key role in crafting Justin Roberts‘ introductory remarks for the historic segment. A former WWE executive, Mansury brought his production expertise to AEW in 2022, considerably impacting the promotion’s creative direction. This unique collaboration highlights the strategic infusion of talent and experience reshaping the wrestling landscape. News Directory 3 has the full story. Looking ahead: what surprises await the Young Bucks and their “Founding Fathers” persona in AEW? Discover what’s next …
Young Bucks Credit Mike Mansury for “Founding Fathers” Gimmick in AEW
Matt and Nick Jackson, known as The Young Bucks, are not only AEW Executive Vice Presidents but also key figures in the promotion’s establishment. At AEW Double or Nothing 2025, the Young Bucks embraced this role, appearing in “Founding fathers” attire for their anarchy in the Arena match.
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During a recent YouTube livestream, Matt Jackson discussed the gimmick. He said the idea to dress as the literal Founding Fathers came together as a collaboration. He specifically credited Mike Mansury, AEW’s EVP and Head of global Production, for his contributions. Mansury, according to Jackson, crafted Justin Roberts’ introductory remarks for the segment.
Mansury joined AEW in 2022 as Senior Vice President and Co-Executive Producer. Before AEW,he was WWE’s Vice President of global Television Production. Josh Matthews is currently working alongside Mansury.
The Young Bucks maintained their “Founding Fathers” costumes throughout the Anarchy in the Arena match. Matt Jackson later joked about the discomfort caused by the sweat accumulating inside the outfit. However, he appreciated the added layer of protection when Kenny Omega sent him through an exploding table.
“That was kind of a collab… Mike Mansury works with us at AEW. He’s like a genius… He wrote out everything that Justin Roberts said. I thoght it was just so brilliantly written. It was just phenomenal.”
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What’s next
The Young Bucks are expected to continue their run in AEW, with potential future appearances of the “Founding Fathers” gimmick.Mansury will continue overseeing AEW’s global production efforts.