In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Sting’s son Steven Borden said he originally wanted to portray Crow Sting at AEW Revolution 2024, but Darby Allin talked him into becoming the Wolfpack Sting. He said,
“Yeah, so the plan actually until the very end, close to the very end, was for me to just do Crow Sting. So Garrett was going to be Surfer, I was going to be Crow. That was always pretty clear. There was never contention over who was going to do what. It just, everybody kind of knew, ‘yeah, I think it makes most sense for Garrett to do Surfer.’ And that’s probably partially because I used to have long hair so we all got used to that. Then Darby actually made a point to my dad maybe a week or so before the match going, ‘well, you know, don’t you think if Garrett’s going to be Surfer, Steven’s going to be Crow, and then you’re also going to be Crow this is an opportunity to mix it up a little bit?’ And that was a good point, so that’s where we landed on, ‘let’s just try to deliver a few different eras in one.’ And obviously, as you said, we had some logistical constraints with the attire but we landed on the red too, just for the contrast. It made us two stand out from each other a little bit more.”
In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Sting’s son Steven Borden revealed the original plan for his portrayal at AEW Revolution 2024. Initially, he wanted to portray Crow Sting, but Darby Allin convinced him to become the Wolfpack Sting instead.
According to Borden, the plan was for him to portray Crow Sting while his brother Garrett would portray Surfer Sting. This arrangement seemed clear from the beginning, and there was no contention over who would play which character. Borden mentioned that it made sense for Garrett to be Surfer Sting because he used to have long hair, and they all got used to that look.
However, Darby Allin proposed a different idea to Sting just a week before the match. He suggested that if Garrett was going to be Surfer Sting, Steven would be Crow Sting, and their father would also be Crow Sting, it would be an opportunity to mix things up a bit. This idea resonated with them, and they decided to deliver different eras of Sting in one performance.
Despite facing some logistical constraints with the attire, they ultimately chose the red attire for Steven’s Wolfpack Sting to create contrast between the characters. This decision allowed them to stand out from each other and showcase multiple versions of Sting throughout his career.
The choice to include different iterations of Sting in one performance not only added variety but also paid tribute to the legacy of the iconic wrestler. Each version of Sting holds a special place in the hearts of wrestling fans, and this performance allowed them to relive those moments.
Sting’s appearance at AEW Revolution 2024 was highly anticipated by fans, and the decision to include his sons in the performance added an extra layer of excitement. It showcased the bond between father and sons and allowed them to create a memorable moment together.
Overall, the decision to change Steven Borden’s portrayal from Crow Sting to Wolfpack Sting at AEW Revolution 2024 was a result of Darby Allin’s suggestion to mix things up. This choice allowed them to deliver different eras of Sting in one performance and create contrast between the characters. The inclusion of Steven and Garrett in the performance added an extra layer of excitement and made the moment even more special for wrestling fans.