Sting will wrestle his final match when he teams with Darby Allin to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks in a Tornado Tag Team match this Sunday at tonight’s AEW Revolution 2024 pay-per-view event in Greensboro.
In a recent interview with Pwinsider, Sting revealed that AEW President Tony Khan wanted him to continue wrestling until All In 2024.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his career: “It’s funny, because I was the guy who did not want to get into pro wrestling. I didn’t even know what pro wrestling was when I got started. But I ended up being a pro wrestler, and at the beginning, I was an introvert, the last guy that you’d want to get up there and entertain in front of hordes of people. But it blossomed into what it blossomed into. I’ve had a lot of fun. I’ve enjoyed the fans and cannot thank them enough. But after all of these years, having walked through the curtain thousands of times, I’m still a nervous wreck when I go out there, and it gets pretty overwhelming to try to perform at a high level at my age, even in a short match, even if it’s a six- or eight-man tag.”
On deciding to retire at AEW Revolution: “Tony (Khan) was actually trying to get me to stay longer, maybe retire at Wembley. But it gets tougher and tougher every time you go out there, and you have all of these young guys who are ready to play—there’s only so far you can push it. It’s kind of sad, of course, but, at some point, you just have to do it. There’s a part of me that’s sad, but there’s another part of me that’s relieved. It’s bittersweet, but I’m looking forward to it.”
After a legendary career spanning several decades, professional wrestling icon Sting is set to wrestle his final match at AEW Revolution 2024. The match will see Sting team up with Darby Allin to defend the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks in a highly anticipated Tornado Tag Team match. This event will take place on Sunday in Greensboro, marking the end of an era for the wrestling legend.
In a recent interview with Pwinsider, Sting opened up about his career and the decision to retire at this particular event. He revealed that AEW President Tony Khan had initially wanted him to continue wrestling until All In 2024, but Sting felt that the time had come to hang up his boots.
Reflecting on his journey in professional wrestling, Sting admitted that he never intended to enter the world of wrestling. In fact, he was completely unaware of what it entailed when he first started. However, fate had other plans for him, and he became one of the most iconic figures in the industry. Despite his success, Sting confessed that he was an introvert and initially struggled with performing in front of large crowds. Nevertheless, he embraced his role and developed a deep appreciation for the fans who supported him throughout his career.
As the years went by, Sting found it increasingly challenging to maintain the same level of performance and intensity in the ring. Even short matches or tag team events took a toll on his aging body. He admitted that he still gets nervous before every match, even after walking through the curtain thousands of times. Wrestling at a high level at his age has become overwhelming, especially with a new generation of talented wrestlers ready to take the spotlight. Sting acknowledged that there comes a point where one must accept their limitations and make the difficult decision to retire.
While Tony Khan had hoped for Sting to retire at a grand event like All In 2024, Sting felt that it was time to step away from the ring. He expressed mixed emotions about his retirement, feeling both sadness and relief. Sting acknowledged that it is bittersweet to end his career, but he is also looking forward to what lies ahead.
Sting’s final match at AEW Revolution 2024 is sure to be an emotional and memorable event for fans and wrestling enthusiasts alike. It will mark the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Sting. As he bids farewell to the wrestling world, fans will forever cherish the impact he has made and the legacy he leaves behind.