Sting will retire from wrestling at AEW Revolution 2024 after joining the promotion three years following his in-ring return.
Steve Hermon asked Tony Khan of BBC West Midlands about his responsibility in ensuring Sting’s retirement is done right.
“I think it’s incredibly important for us to make sure Sting gets a great send-off. He absolutely deserves it. He’s a legend in wrestling, with decades of experience. Sting is beloved, and I’m very excited about Sting’s retirement tour, which has embarked. He’ll be finishing up at Revolution. Of course, Sting was a huge part of the original AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. When Sting came out to Metallica, what a moment. ‘Seek and Destroy’ will be something that will live on in perpetuity in the video library as a great moment. I hope Sting will come. He’ll be retired at that point, but I hope he’ll still come be an ambassador because he’s in many ways AEW’s greatest legend, and I think he’s one of wrestling’s greatest legends.”
Khan continued, “I’m working with him very closely and still overseeing what we do but also talking to Sting because I want to make sure it’s people he feels comfortable wrestling and people he wants to get in the ring with, matches he’s excited about. That’s how we’ve done it this whole time, and we’re gonna keep doing it because Sting’s final run has been I believe one of the great send-offs in wrestling so far. We’re over two-and-a-half years into that retirement run, and at the three-year anniversary of Sting’s comeback match, we’ll celebrate this great three-year run he’s had. He’s been undefeated in AEW, which is pretty amazing. Sting’s had about 20 matches in AEW, and to have that record, to be undefeated, it’s pretty incredible. If he can maintain that record going into Revolution, it’ll really be something to see if Sting can finish his career with that three-year undefeated streak.”
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Sting, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, is set to retire from the sport at AEW Revolution 2024. This announcement comes after three years since his return to the ring and joining the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) promotion.
In a recent interview with Tony Khan, the president of AEW, he expressed the importance of giving Sting a proper send-off. Khan acknowledged Sting’s legendary status in wrestling, with decades of experience under his belt. He emphasized that Sting is beloved by fans and expressed his excitement for Sting’s retirement tour, which is currently underway. The tour will culminate with Sting’s final match at Revolution.
Khan also reminisced about Sting’s involvement in the original AEW All In event at Wembley Stadium. He highlighted the memorable moment when Sting made his entrance to Metallica’s “Seek and Destroy,” stating that it will forever be etched in the video library as a great moment. Khan expressed his hope that even after retirement, Sting will continue to be involved with AEW as an ambassador, considering him one of the promotion’s greatest legends.
When it comes to planning Sting’s retirement matches, Khan mentioned that he is working closely with Sting to ensure that he feels comfortable wrestling and is excited about the opponents and matches. This collaborative approach has been followed throughout Sting’s final run in AEW, which Khan believes has been one of the best retirement runs in wrestling history. Sting has remained undefeated in AEW, with an impressive record of about 20 matches. Khan expressed his admiration for Sting’s undefeated streak and hopes that he can maintain it until Revolution, making it a remarkable three-year undefeated run to conclude his career.
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Sting’s retirement from wrestling marks the end of an era for both him and his fans. With his contributions to the sport spanning several decades, Sting’s legacy as one of wrestling’s greatest legends is secure. As he prepares to bid farewell to the ring, fans eagerly anticipate his final match at AEW Revolution 2024, where they hope to witness the culmination of an undefeated three-year run and a fitting send-off for a true wrestling icon.