Young Bucks

Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues

Matt Jackson author Nick Jackson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Published:9th Dec '21

Should be back in stock very soon

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This memoir chronicles the journey of two ambitious brothers from Southern California who became wrestling icons. With humor and heart, they reflect on their sacrifices, family values, and the evolving wrestling landscape.

Young Bucks is an engaging memoir that chronicles the inspiring journey of Matt and Nick Jackson, two brothers from Southern California who have become iconic figures in the world of professional wrestling. Known as the Young Bucks, they share their story of determination and resilience, illustrating how two undersized athletes rose to prominence within the elite ranks of AEW. The book features over 60 photographs and alternates between the brothers' perspectives, offering a comprehensive look at their lives and careers.

The narrative begins with their childhood dreams of success, detailing the sacrifices they made along the way. From taking on odd jobs to fund their own wrestling ring to organizing backyard matches with friends, Matt and Nick reflect on their early experiences in the independent wrestling circuit. They candidly discuss the hard work and dedication required to achieve their professional aspirations, as well as the overwhelming support they receive from fans across the country.

Throughout Young Bucks, the brothers not only celebrate their love for wrestling but also emphasize the importance of family and faith in their lives. Their warm and witty storytelling, combined with personal anecdotes and insights into the evolving landscape of wrestling, makes this memoir a heartfelt tribute to the sport they cherish. Ultimately, the book serves as a testament to their unwavering ambition and the joy they find in giving back to the wrestling community that has shaped their lives.

“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: Booking their own tours worldwide, creating their own mainstream bestselling merch, producing their game-changing weekly YouTube series and basically making every critic eat their own words by constantly having excellent matches, with amazing athleticism and a dose of satirical humour. On top of that, they’ve remained the same guys and retained their strong family values the whole time.  Matt and Nick are the true definition of success in the wrestling world... and beyond.” — Chris Jericho, multiple-time world champion and author of three New York Times bestsellers "The Young Bucks are two guys who not only beat the odds to become one of the greatest, most popular tag teams ever, but also two industry changing visionaries. Matt and Nick are two of the smartest, hard-working, passionate individuals I’ve met during my 28 year career. With the creation of AEW, The Bucks will definitely leave the pro wrestling industry in a much better place then they discovered it in." — Matt Hardy, multiple-time world tag team champion “Through selfless sacrifice and consistent show-stealing performances, the Young Bucks make an argument for greatest tag team of all time. And through their innovations in merchandising, self-branding, and ability to inspire, they also make an argument for the most influential wrestlers of the last decade. If you enjoy anything about pro-wrestling in the year 2020, chances are you owe at least a bit a gratitude to these good Christian boys. They’re the architects." — Kenny Omega, the greatest wrestler alive (probably) and Executive Vice President of All Elite Wrestling “Through innovation both inside the ring and in marketing themselves outside the ring, The Young Bucks opened the door and led the way to a seismic change in the pro wrestling industry, which changed the very structure of the game.” — Dave Meltzer, journalist, sports historian, and publisher and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter "This intriguing, personal, family-centered telling of the Jacksons’ story will draw in and inspire many readers." — Library Journal “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

ISBN: 9780062937858

Dimensions: 203mm x 135mm x 17mm

Weight: 286g

304 pages