At AEW Redemption 2026, The Young Bucks secured a victory against Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a high-stakes tag team match marked by internal discord within the Death Riders. Moxley, who has been on a crusade to transform Ospreay into a ruthless partner, found his plan unraveling as Ospreay showed hesitation and conflict, ultimately costing their team the win. Early in the match, Nick Jackson suffered a head injury, which Moxley encouraged Ospreay to exploit, but Ospreay’s reluctance and a critical misstep—accidentally hitting Moxley with a flying forearm—shifted momentum toward the Bucks.

The match featured intense moments, with The Young Bucks launching a vigorous offensive early on, including signature double-team maneuvers and nearfalls. Moxley and Ospreay seized control at times, especially when Matt Jackson was incapacitated and Nick’s injury turned the bout into a disadvantageous situation. Outside interference from Marina Shafir further complicated the battle, with her attacks drawing boos and impacting the match’s flow. Despite this, the Bucks rallied fiercely, with Nick eventually making a hot tag and unleashing a powerful string of attacks that reignited their chances.

As the contest reached its climax, a crucial moment unfolded when Moxley, after hitting his finisher, chose to forgo the pin in favor of using a steel chair, displaying his aggressive heel persona. However, Ospreay stopped Moxley’s assault, an act that allowed the Bucks to capitalize, hitting Moxley with their devastating BTE Trigger and a flurry of superkicks. Nick Jackson then pinned Moxley to secure the victory, further highlighting the fractures within the Death Riders’ alliance and Ospreay’s wavering loyalty to Moxley’s harder-edge philosophy.

This match at AEW Redemption reinforced key ongoing storylines in AEW programming, particularly Moxley’s grueling efforts to mold Ospreay into a darker character, paralleled by Ospreay’s internal struggle mirrored in his past conflicts, such as with Kenny Omega. The Young Bucks' win not only underscored their tag team prowess but also propelled the Death Riders’ storyline forward, setting the stage for future clashes fueled by tension and uncertainty within Moxley and Ospreay’s partnership.