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A renowned WWE Hall of Famer became part of the AEW roster in 2020. A year after his in-ring retirement, he revealed the motivation behind taking multiple risks during his memorable tenure.
The name in question is Sting. He mainly worked with Darby Allin during his time in the Tony Khan-led company and competed in multiple bouts. The 66-year-old veteran executed several death-defying moves in bouts, leaving the audience stunned.
From jumping off balconies to going through tables, Sting did it all in All Elite Wrestling. He and Darby Allin were victorious in their final match as a duo at Revolution 2024, defeating The Young Bucks to retain the AEW World Tag Team Championship.
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In a recent conversation with Adam Bernard of ScreenRant, Sting revealed that he wanted to be viewed as a serious competitor by fans and not just an old-timer who could deliver a great match. Moreover, he was thankful for all the opportunities he received, including working with young and up-and-coming talents in AEW.
“I didn’t want fans thinking I was just phoning it in. I wanted them to say, ‘Wow, he’s going full throttle all the way to the end.’ And that’s exactly what I did. Diving off balconies, going through tables—it was fun! Being surrounded by all that young talent made it even more special. It was an amazing run, and I’m incredibly thankful for it.”
Tony Khan made an interesting revelation about Sting's final match in AEW
Sting and Darby Allin were the AEW World Tag Team Champions walking into the legend's retirement match at Revolution 2024. President and CEO Tony Khan revealed that The Vigilante wanted to lose the bout, but Khan rejected the idea and was adamant about having him reign supreme.
"Sting did not feel that he should win his last match. In fact, Sting strongly wanted to lose his last match. I wouldn't have it. I felt strongly Sting should go out on top," Khan said on Way of the Blade.
With Sting still signed with All Elite Wrestling to a non-wrestling contract, it will be interesting to see whether he makes more appearances on TV in the future.
