Lex Luger was in attendance at last night’s AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event, and he shared a photo of himself with Sting backstage at the show.
Luger was also at ringside for the main event that saw Sting and Darby Allin retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks.
Luger tweeted, “Oh what a night!! Stinger went out in style!!”
Oh what a night!!
Stinger went out in style!!
😊❤️
@Sting pic.twitter.com/P94bwcFhbK— Lex Luger (@GenuineLexLuger) March 4, 2024
Taking to Twitter, AEW color commentator Taz paid tribute to Sting following his retirement match last night at AEW Revolution 2024 in Greensboro, NC.
Taz tweeted, “Amazing athlete, awesome person & incredible career! Congratulations on decades of success @Sting – gonna miss you brother.”
In addition to AEW, Taz also called Sting’s matches in TNA.
Amazing athlete, awesome person & incredible career!
Congratulations on decades of success @Sting – gonna miss you brother.— taz (@OfficialTAZ) March 4, 2024
Legendary professional wrestler Sting recently had his retirement match at the AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event in Greensboro, NC. The event was filled with nostalgia and tributes from fellow wrestlers and fans alike.
One notable attendee at the event was Lex Luger, who shared a photo of himself with Sting backstage. Luger, a former professional wrestler himself, expressed his admiration for Sting’s performance and said, “Oh what a night!! Stinger went out in style!!” Luger’s presence at ringside during the main event, where Sting and Darby Allin successfully defended their AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks, further emphasized the significance of the occasion.
Another person who paid tribute to Sting on social media was AEW color commentator Taz. Taz, who has called Sting’s matches in both AEW and TNA, described him as an amazing athlete, an awesome person, and praised his incredible career. Taz concluded his tweet by saying, “Congratulations on decades of success @Sting – gonna miss you brother.”
Sting’s retirement match marked the end of an era in professional wrestling. Throughout his career, he has become one of the most iconic and beloved figures in the industry. Known for his charismatic persona and high-flying wrestling style, Sting has captivated audiences around the world.
Sting began his career in the 1980s and gained prominence in the 1990s as a major star in WCW (World Championship Wrestling). He was known for his face paint, colorful ring attire, and his signature move, the Scorpion Deathlock. Sting’s feuds with wrestlers like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and the nWo (New World Order) were some of the most memorable storylines in wrestling history.
After WCW folded in 2001, Sting had a brief stint in WWE before joining TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling). He continued to showcase his skills and entertain fans with his performances in TNA, where he won multiple championships and had memorable matches against the likes of Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe.
Sting’s eventual arrival in AEW in 2020 was met with great excitement from fans. Despite his age, he proved that he still had what it takes to compete at a high level. His partnership with Darby Allin brought a new dimension to his character and allowed him to pass on his knowledge and experience to the younger generation of wrestlers.
As Sting bid farewell to the wrestling ring at AEW Revolution 2024, fans and fellow wrestlers celebrated his legacy and contributions to the sport. His retirement marks the end of an era but leaves behind a lasting impact on professional wrestling. Sting will forever be remembered as one of the all-time greats, and his influence will continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers.