Sting wrestled the final match of his career this past Sunday at AEW Revolution 2024.
The Icon successfully defended the AEW Tag Team Titles with Darby Allin against The Young Bucks in the main event of the show.
Garrett Borden and Steve Jr. dressed up as Surfer Sting (Garrett) and Wolfpack Sting (Steve Jr.) and took revenge on the heel EVPs.
Taking to his YouTube channel, Garrett reflected on the historic night of his father’s retirement match.
You can check out some highlights from the video below:
On being a part of the match: “This last weekend, blond hair, let’s go over that. I was a part of my dad’s match, his retirement from pro wrestling. He goes by the name of Sting, so Sting is my dad, and I got to play a small part in his retirement match. So I kind of reprised a younger version of the Sting character. I played Surfer Sting, who has blond hair, and I wore a Sting jacket here. This is the same jacket that was worn at the Great American Bash in 1990. It was so cool. When I saw this for the first time a few weeks ago, I got chills. No, I’m not keeping this. It’s gonna go back to him. But I have it for now, and I just wear it around every night. I’m just kidding, I don’t do that. So I got to play Surfer Sting. My brother got to play Wolfpack Sting, and he looked amazing. He just looked so cool. But all of that, it’s all of the original. Everything that my brother and I wore was the exact stuff that he wore in his career, so it felt really cool to just kind of relive the Surfer Sting, and I tried to channel the inner Surfer Sting, so I hope did well. I didn’t want to ruin it, basically. I think my brother and I were like, ‘Okay, we gotta just do as good as we can here because we can’t look bad’”
On training for the match: “Obviously, I was doing that this weekend. But the last seven weeks, I really haven’t uploaded too much because I was training for the last few years to be as strong as possible, put on as much size as possible, get all my deadlift, bench, squat, get those numbers up, and that doesn’t really look good on TV. So it doesn’t translate very well shirtless, live TV, in front of a lot of people. So I knew I had to go on a crazy cut, which really took away my time and my energy from making YouTube videos. I didn’t have enough to log in to do the normal game on my own. Getting up off the coach was a lot because I was on pretty low calories, and I was also working out twice a day usually. Cardio in the morning, lift in the evening.”
On how he feels the match turned out: “Everyone we worked with was so good at what they do. If you didn’t watch the match, you gotta go watch it. It is crazy. Darby Allin is the craziest human I have ever met in my entire life. Jumped off a ladder in the ring on glass, bareback. So he did a front flip on the glass. He’s a madman. But my dad just had the greatest sendoff possible. He wrestled his heart out. He did some crazy stuff too. My dad is turning 65 this week, and if you see some of the stuff that he does, you’ll know that the saying, ‘Age is just a number,’ he proves that true because he just doesn’t stop. He just goes full send in everything he does, and it’s been an inspiration for me. I want to be like that when I’m 65. Whatever he does, that’s what I’m gonna do. So yeah, it was so cool, and getting to see all the other wrestlers’ admiration and respect for my dad, all the fans share stories, they all meant so much to him. For me, I’m just so proud as a son. Both me and my brother are like, ‘Gosh, this is just unbelievable.’ My dad couldn’t walk two feet without someone saying, ‘You changed my life,’ or ‘You’re my favorite wrestler of all time,’ and they’d have this unique story to share. That type of stuff, it was so cool. It’s perfect.”
Sting, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, recently wrestled his final match at AEW Revolution 2024. The event took place this past Sunday and saw Sting successfully defend the AEW Tag Team Titles with Darby Allin against The Young Bucks in the main event.
However, what made this match even more special was the involvement of Sting’s sons, Garrett Borden and Steve Jr. They dressed up as Surfer Sting and Wolfpack Sting, respectively, and took revenge on the heel EVPs. This added a sentimental touch to Sting’s retirement match, as his sons played a part in his final wrestling appearance.
Garrett Borden, in a video posted on his YouTube channel, reflected on the historic night and shared his experience of being a part of his father’s retirement match. He mentioned reprising the younger version of the Sting character by playing Surfer Sting, complete with blond hair and a Sting jacket. The jacket itself held significance as it was the same one worn by Sting at the Great American Bash in 1990. Garrett expressed his excitement and pride in being able to wear such an iconic piece of wrestling history.
He also mentioned that his brother, Steve Jr., portrayed Wolfpack Sting and looked amazing in the role. Both brothers wore the exact attire that their father had worn during his career, which added to the authenticity of their characters. Garrett emphasized that they wanted to do justice to their father’s legacy and ensure that they didn’t disappoint the fans.
In preparing for the match, Garrett revealed that he had been training rigorously for the past seven weeks. He focused on getting stronger and putting on size, but he had to go on a strict cut to look good on TV. This involved low-calorie diets and intense workout sessions twice a day, with cardio in the morning and weightlifting in the evening. Despite the challenges, Garrett was determined to give his best performance alongside his father.
Reflecting on how the match turned out, Garrett expressed his admiration for everyone involved. He particularly praised Darby Allin, his tag team partner, for his incredible athleticism and fearlessness. Darby performed a front flip off a ladder onto glass during the match, showcasing his daredevil nature. Garrett also commended his father, who is turning 65 this week, for his unwavering dedication and passion. Sting’s ability to perform at such a high level despite his age served as an inspiration to Garrett, who aspires to have the same drive when he reaches that age.
Garrett also mentioned the overwhelming support and admiration they received from fellow wrestlers and fans. Many people approached Sting to share stories of how he had impacted their lives or express their gratitude for being their favorite wrestler. This outpouring of love and respect touched both Garrett and his brother, leaving them feeling incredibly proud as Sting’s sons.
In conclusion, Sting’s retirement match at AEW Revolution 2024 was a memorable event not only for the wrestling legend himself but also for his sons, Garrett Borden and Steve Jr. Their involvement in the match added an emotional element to Sting’s farewell from professional wrestling. The match itself was filled with thrilling moments, showcasing the incredible athleticism of all the participants. Sting’s dedication and impact on fans were evident through the numerous stories shared by those who approached him. Overall, it was a perfect sendoff for a wrestling icon who has left an indelible mark on the industry.