Sting & Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks in Tornado Tag Team Match, serving as Sting’s retirement match, took place in the main event spot of the AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event, with the babyfaces retaining the AEW Tag Team Titles.
Speaking on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the AEW star discussed the bout.
“I loved it. I loved every bit of it. More than anything, I’m happy for Sting. I’m happy Sting got the chance to tell the story in a correct fashion, he was treated with respect, he was treated with honor, and he was able to go out on his own note, which was fantastic. I loved everything about it. It’s no secret, it’s funny, the internet nobodies, the FIs, they love to talk about how I kiss ass with the Young Bucks. The Young Bucks are dear friends of mine. Two of my closest friends in the business. I love them to death. They kick ass. Sting is the person who demanded to work with the Young Bucks. That’s who he chose to work with. This wasn’t the Young Bucks doing some sort of flex of power. This was Sting demanding to work with the Young Bucks. That’s who he wanted to work with because he realized how good they are and how much they would bust their ass and how they would tell a good story, and that’s what he’s all about, telling the story. The story that was told during this whole run, we have Sting, who’s undefeated, and you don’t know if he’s doing to win and leave as the tag team champion and retire as the tag team champion, or will he lose and do the thing that they always did in the business. When it’s time for you to step away, you put somebody else over. That would have certainly been a possibility. So it was very unpredictable. I loved that fact. I loved the fact that, it’s a polarizing thing, the thing that Darby did, where he jumped out onto the sheet of glass and the chairs, I think that spot was appropriate in many ways. I’m not saying it’s something I would have specifically have done, but I understand Darby. I know how he thinks, and he is the true definition of what the Hardy Boys were supposed to be. He is a total adrenaline junkie that will just keep upping and upping and upping and upping the bar and doing something more crazy. He’s a true daredevil, almost masochistic in some ways,” Hardy said.
Hardy praised the flashbacks to Sting’s past looks by using his sons as part of his entrance.
“I loved every single thing about it. It was emotional, they told a good ride. They told a good story. Sting looked as great as Sting could possibly look in that match, in those moments, and Darby did a hell of a job carrying his end of the deal, too. Kudos. Big round of applause to everybody involved. They killed it, and once again, I will applaud Tony Khan for getting Sting there and sending him out the right way,” Hardy said.
Finally, Hardy put over The Young Bucks for doing the honors to Sting in his final bout.
“I did. I texted back and forth with them after the match. I really expressed how much I loved it and how hard they busted their ass and to do business. They just did the right thing for business in general. They did the right thing for Sting. They just worked. At the end of the day, they got themselves over in that match because they were just the ultimate and consummate professionals in that match,” Hardy said.
In a recent episode of “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” the AEW star shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated Tornado Tag Team Match between Sting & Darby Allin and The Young Bucks. This match served as Sting’s retirement match and took place in the main event spot of the AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event, with the babyfaces retaining the AEW Tag Team Titles.
Matt Hardy expressed his excitement and admiration for the match, particularly highlighting his happiness for Sting. According to Hardy, Sting was treated with respect and honor, and he was able to go out on his own terms, which was fantastic to see. Hardy also addressed the criticism he receives for his friendship with The Young Bucks, stating that they are two of his closest friends in the business and that he loves and respects them. However, it was Sting who demanded to work with The Young Bucks because he recognized their talent and their ability to tell a compelling story.
One of the aspects that Hardy loved about the match was its unpredictability. With Sting being undefeated, it was unclear whether he would win and retire as the tag team champion or if he would put someone else over as is customary in the wrestling business when it’s time to step away. This added element of uncertainty made the match even more exciting for both the wrestlers and the audience.
Hardy also praised Darby Allin for his daredevil nature and his willingness to push boundaries. While Hardy admitted that he may not have personally done the spot where Darby jumped onto a sheet of glass and chairs, he understood Darby’s mindset and recognized him as the true embodiment of what The Hardy Boys were meant to be – adrenaline junkies constantly pushing the limits.
The use of Sting’s sons in his entrance, representing different looks from his past, was another aspect that Hardy loved about the match. He found it emotional and felt that it added depth to the storytelling.
In conclusion, Hardy commended everyone involved in the match, including Sting, Darby Allin, and The Young Bucks. He expressed his appreciation for their hard work and their commitment to doing what was best for business. Hardy also applauded Tony Khan, the owner of AEW, for bringing Sting to the company and ensuring that he had a proper send-off.
Overall, the Tornado Tag Team Match between Sting & Darby Allin and The Young Bucks was a memorable and emotional affair that left a lasting impression on both the wrestlers and the fans. It showcased the talent and storytelling abilities of everyone involved and provided a fitting retirement match for Sting.