During a recent interview with the New York Post, Sting commented on his goal for his final match at AEW Revolution 2024, how he wants to be remembered, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his goal for his final match: “I just want wrestling fans to be entertained. I want it to be a night to remember, a night where no one would say, ‘Ah man, it was just kind of sad. You can tell it just kind of passed him by. Well, good thing he’s done now.’ I don’t want that. I want them to go, ‘Oh my god, how does he do that?’ I want them to say, the Bucks, Darby, Sting all of them, that was so entertaining. That’s a night to remember. That’s all I ever cared about.”
On mentioning his late father in a recent promo: “I thought, I’m gonna be vulnerable maybe for the first time ever with wrestling fans out there in TV land and just mentioned, ‘Hey there’s some stuff going on in my life and I’m affected just like all the rest of you. I’m not invincible. This is making me consider my own mortality and on and on it goes. It’s a very humbling situation.”
On how he wants to be remembered: “I’d like to be remembered as Sting the guy who brought it every night. Sting the guy who never really changed. He was just rock solid through and through all the years and he was a man of God.”
In related news, Darby Allin recently spoke with The Athletic to discuss Sting’s final match at AEW Revolution 2024, what it’s been like to team up with him, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On teaming with Sting at AEW Revolution: “Sting had that neck injury 10 years ago. He was going to have to retire. I remember saying, ‘Man, this guy’s career is gonna end like that?’ It’s wild how far I’ve come, and I’m so grateful, especially to be with Sting. I really believe the most important part of that man’s career is the end. And if you s— the bed in his last match, people are always going to remember that. I don’t know if you call it pressure, but to have that going into the match… I’ll stop at nothing. There’s nowhere I’m not willing to go to physically and mentally to prove a point. I will stop at nothing to make sure that man’s career ends on a high.”
On their team: “Outside the ring, the camaraderie we have, the trust he has in me, it’s really awesome. We could have just played this on-air buddy role, but to know I’m legit friends with him outside the ring… I think that’s why it goes over so well on screen. He could have just ridden off into the sunset and played it safe, but he’s got a work ethic like no other.”
On climbing Mount Everest in April: “If I die there, I’m at peace. I’ve lived more in the last two years than people do in a lifetime. .“Growing up, I was told to expect the bare minimum — that I wasn’t going to make anything of myself. I listened to those people. That got me a job as a dishwasher and got me a job in the 99-cent store. I was dying inside and didn’t know what I had to do. I chose to be homeless because I wanted to kill all the comfort zones I had and start risking my life. I’ve just been pushing it ever since. I saw a lot of young guys. They wake up, they sit on the couch, and they watch cat compilations on YouTube. They have that comfort zone. Before you know it, it’s already five in the afternoon. When you’re homeless, you have no choice but to wake up and start grinding, especially in Atlanta in the dead of summer. I was sleeping in my car in a parking garage and the moment the sun hit me, I couldn’t sleep. It’s impossible. It taught me the work ethic of not being comfortable; the biggest times you grow in life are when you’re uncomfortable.”
On his goal for All In: “I want to have a singles match. Just give me 15 minutes out there; I don’t care who it is against. When you’re put in that spot and there’s just two guys in the ring and the eyes are all on you… the pressure is on more. I want to be in a high-pressure situation.”
Sting, the legendary professional wrestler, recently opened up about his goals for his final match at AEW Revolution 2024, how he wants to be remembered, and more in a recent interview with the New York Post. Sting expressed his desire to entertain wrestling fans and create a night to remember. He wants the fans to be in awe of his performance and not feel that his skills have diminished with time. Sting emphasized that he wants to be part of an entertaining match that includes other talented wrestlers such as Darby Allin and The Young Bucks.
In the interview, Sting also discussed a recent promo where he mentioned his late father. He explained that he wanted to show vulnerability and connect with wrestling fans on a deeper level. Sting acknowledged that he is affected by personal struggles just like everyone else and that it has made him reflect on his own mortality. He described the experience as humbling and hoped that it would resonate with the audience.
When asked about how he wants to be remembered, Sting expressed his desire to be known as someone who consistently gave his best in every match. He wanted to be seen as a wrestler who remained true to himself throughout his career and was unwavering in his beliefs. Sting also mentioned that he wanted to be remembered as a man of faith.
In related news, Darby Allin, Sting’s tag team partner, spoke with The Athletic about their upcoming match at AEW Revolution 2024. Allin expressed his gratitude for being able to team up with Sting and emphasized the importance of ending Sting’s career on a high note. He acknowledged the pressure that comes with being part of Sting’s final match and stated that he would stop at nothing to ensure that it is a memorable and successful event.
Allin also discussed the camaraderie he shares with Sting outside the ring and how it translates into their on-screen chemistry. He praised Sting’s work ethic and dedication, mentioning that Sting could have chosen to retire quietly but instead chose to continue working hard.
In a separate interview, Allin opened up about his personal journey and the challenges he faced before becoming a professional wrestler. He talked about being told that he wouldn’t amount to anything and working menial jobs just to survive. Allin explained that he chose to be homeless to break free from his comfort zones and push himself to take risks. He emphasized the importance of being uncomfortable and how it leads to personal growth.
Allin also shared his goal of having a singles match at AEW Revolution 2024. He expressed a desire to be in a high-pressure situation where all eyes are on him and his opponent. Allin thrives on the challenge and believes that such situations bring out the best in him.
Overall, Sting and Darby Allin are determined to make their final match at AEW Revolution 2024 an unforgettable experience for wrestling fans. They both share a passion for entertaining the audience and leaving a lasting impression. With their dedication and talent, it is sure to be a night to remember in the world of professional wrestling.