On a recent edition of his “Strictly Business” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Sting retiring at the AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event, who he should face, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On whether the road to Sting’s retirement will increase AEW’s ratings: “Hard to say. Depends on what they do. What does the buildup look like? Is there a story leading into it? How much promotion does it get? How much attention does it get? Remains to be seen. Do I think it can increase the numbers? Absolutely. I think it can. Do I think it will? Who knows? We’ll find out.”
On Sting’s retirement at Revolution: “I’m happy for them. You know, I think anytime somebody that’s been in the public eye in a career like professional wrestling, in particular, has an opportunity to kind of end their career the way they want to under their own terms. That’s always a great thing. So I’m happy. I’m happy for Steve Borden. I’m happy for the fans who’ve been a fan of the character Sting. It’s been a long, long time. I’m happy for the fans and hope that it plays out really, really well so that when it’s all over and said and done, and Steve Borden is sitting on a rocking chair somewhere in Dallas, Texas, watching the sunset, he can look back on this part of his career and smile because that’s what it’s all about.”
On who should be Sting’s final opponent: “I was thinking about that this morning, actually. Well, there is, but it’ll never happen. Nor do I think it should happen, but it would be cool if it would or could. I’d love to see him and Ric [Flair]. That’s a full-circle scenario right there.. Ric Flair is the guy that actually put Sting on the map. And I think it would be just awesome. And again, I fully recognize that it’s — I should never say, never say never, but highly unlikely, is it? Probably. Is that it would ever happen if it were possible? Wouldn’t that be awesome?”
On who from the active AEW roster stands out to be Sting’s final opponent: “It’s not to say that Darby Allin couldn’t be a good choice, or there could be other good choices. Again, depending on the story. But it’s not that there isn’t anybody there that would be, you know, a great candidate. It’s just that the best candidate, I think would be Ric Flair. But I’m sure there are others. You know, there’s a potential in Darby Allin. There could be a great story there. I don’t know what it is off the top of my head, but I’m sure there could be one.”
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Sting’s Retirement at AEW Revolution 2024: Who Should He Face?
In the world of professional wrestling, retirement matches hold a special significance. They mark the end of an era, allowing legendary wrestlers to bid farewell to their fans in a memorable way. Recently, on his “Strictly Business” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Sting’s retirement at the AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event, who he should face, and more.
Sting, whose real name is Steve Borden, is an iconic figure in the wrestling industry. Known for his charismatic persona and unique face paint, Sting has captivated audiences for decades. Now, after a long and illustrious career, he has decided to retire on his own terms.
Bischoff expressed his happiness for Sting, stating that it’s always great when someone can end their career the way they want to. He believes that Sting’s retirement will be a special moment for both the wrestler and his fans. Bischoff hopes that when Sting looks back on this part of his career, he will be able to smile and feel content.
One of the intriguing aspects of Sting’s retirement is the question of who should be his final opponent. Bischoff mentioned that while it may be highly unlikely, he would love to see Sting face off against Ric Flair. Flair played a pivotal role in putting Sting on the map, and a match between the two would create a full-circle scenario. However, Bischoff acknowledges that this dream match is unlikely to happen.
Considering the current AEW roster, Bischoff believes that Darby Allin could be a good choice as Sting’s final opponent. Allin’s high-flying style and fearless attitude could create an exciting matchup with Sting. However, Bischoff also acknowledges that there may be other suitable candidates depending on the storyline.
The speculation surrounding Sting’s retirement has generated excitement among wrestling fans. Many are eagerly awaiting the buildup to his final match and wondering how it will impact AEW’s ratings. Bischoff believes that with the right promotion and attention, Sting’s retirement could potentially increase the numbers for AEW.
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In conclusion, Sting’s retirement at AEW Revolution 2024 is a highly anticipated event in the wrestling world. While the question of who should be his final opponent remains unanswered, fans can look forward to an emotional and memorable match. As Sting prepares to bid farewell to his illustrious career, wrestling enthusiasts will undoubtedly be glued to their screens, witnessing the end of an era.