The brothers and tag team professional wrestlers recount their journey to success in this "intriguing, personal, family-centered" memoir (Library Journal).
"These guys are the pioneers of making it BIG in the pro wrestling business outside of the corporate structure by doing things their own way. . . . Matt and Nick are the true definition of success in the wrestling world . . .and beyond." -Chris Jericho, multiple-time world champion and author ofthree New York Times bestsellers
Famous for their highflying moves, Superkicks, and viral videos, Matt and Nick Jackson are two of the hottest competitors in professional wrestling today, inspiring fans and dreams worldwide through their resilience and eagerness to forge their own path.
In Young Bucks, Matt and Nick recount how they made it not only as spectacular wrestlers in the All Elite Wrestling lineup, but also as visionary executives heralding one of the most exciting eras in the independent wrestling industry. From taking odd jobs to pay for their own wrestling ring and hosting backyard events with friends to being recruited into the independent California circuit and becoming one of the sports biggest acts, Matt and Nick look back on the sacrifices they made and share personal reflections on their faith, their families, and the pressure of the spotlight. Paying tribute to the wrestling acts and inspirations that came before them, they elaborate on this historic moment in the evolution of wrestling and their pivotal role in the dramatic transformation of the sport and culture.
Alternating between Matt's and Nick's perspectives, Young Bucks is a complete portrait of what it means to grow into-and give back to-wrestling.
" Young Bucks makes you feel motivated to pursue your own dreams and shows us the real meaning behind the phrase, "Never give up". . . . Whether you're looking for a book on pro wrestling, a motivational journey or an example of how to take a risk and start a business to do things on your own terms: this is a book for you." - SLAM! Wrestling
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The Young Bucks is an American professional wrestling tag team, consisting of brothers Matt and Nick Massie (also known by their ring names Matt and Nick Jackson) from Southern California. They are currently a part of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), for which they made their TNT debut in October 2019 to millions of fans across the United States. They previously worked for various promotions on the independent circuit, most notably Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), Ring of Honor (ROH) and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG).
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The electric and daring independent wrestling tag team share their inspiring story of how two undersized, ambitious athletes from Southern California became the idols of millions of popular sports fans, coveted among the ranks of AEW's elite wrestling lineup.
Featuring over 60 photographs and alternating between each brother's perspective, this entertaining memoir is a complete portrait of what it means to grow into—and give back to—wrestling, the sport and profession they embody and love.
Famous for their highflying moves, Superkicks, and viral videos, Matt and Nick Jackson are two of the hottest and most talented competitors in professional wrestling today. Known as the Young Bucks, this pair of ambitious brothers are an inspiration to both fans and aspiring wrestlers worldwide due to their message of resilience and determination. That they are also faithful family men devoted to their loved ones gives them additional appeal.
Young Bucks begins in Southern California, where two young boys grew up dreaming of success and fame. Matt and Nick look back on the sacrifices they made to achieve their ambitions, from taking odd jobs to pay for their own wrestling ring to hosting backyard events with friends. They share their joy at being recruited into the independent California wrestling circuit and the work it took to finally make it professionally, and speak frankly about what it means to have the support of millions of fans cheering their talents in arenas nationwide. The Young Bucks talk endearingly about their sport, their faith, and their families, sharing personal reflections and behind-the-scenes anecdotes while paying tribute to the wrestling acts and inspirations that came before them. They also elaborate on this historical time in the evolution of wrestling, as the sport and its culture dramatically change day by day.
Told with the brothers' signature wit and charm, Young Bucks is warm, heartfelt story of hope, perseverance, and undying ambition.