10 Worst Title Reigns In AEW History
7. The Young Bucks (April 21st 2024 - October 30th 2024)
Matthew and Nicholas Jackson have since explained that several different pitches didn't make air that might have made their 2024 run with the Tag Team gold more interesting, and it's worth caveating any criticism of this particular period with the reminder that they still had two of the best television matches of the year and delivered an immensely satisfying title change.
But.
But but but.
Expectations for the brothers are permanently set to sky high, and a run going so many days without a defence was bad form, even if it was in service of their new EVPs gimmick. The division felt like it was being disregarded creatively, and with The Bucks atop the pile and only Sting's retirement match justifying finally getting the belts in a pay-per-view main event, the criticisms grew louder.
It at least ended on a high, but that too was somewhat transparent and extremely short-lived. The last couple of years have been ones to forget for The Elite, and few will share treasured memories of this title run to go alongside them.