In a heartfelt moment that caught the wrestling world's attention, the iconic Sting made an announcement that has been both long-anticipated and deeply saddening for fans: his wrestling career is coming to a close. During a recent episode of AEW Dynamite in Rosenberg, Texas, the Stinger declared that he would bid farewell to the wrestling ring at AEW's Revolution event in 2024.
While an exact date for Revolution has yet to be confirmed, the event has historically taken place in the first week of March. Fans will remember that Sting made his dramatic AEW debut at Revolution in 2021, where he partnered with Darby Allin to secure a cinematic Street Fight victory against Brian Cage and Ricky Starks.
Meltzer Confirms
Dave Meltzer, the respected wrestling journalist, corroborated the seriousness of Sting's retirement announcement on Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer noted, "Sting has been contemplating this decision for quite a while.
His retirement chatter began last year, intensified at the start of this year, and now it's a confirmed plan. He went as far as attending The Great Muta's final match in January, signaling that his own retirement wasn’t far off." Sting's tenure in AEW has been remarkable.
Since signing with the promotion, the WWE and IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Famer has participated in 20 tag team matches and remains undefeated. The wrestling community is abuzz with speculation about whether Darby Allin, Sting's long-time tag team partner, will share the ring with him for his final match.
Will they team up one last time, or will fans be treated to a historic face-off between the two? As Sting prepares to exit the stage just before his 65th birthday, one thing is certain: his upcoming farewell at Revolution will be an emotional and historic event that will forever be etched in the annals of wrestling lore.
Whether you’re a die-hard Sting fan or new to the wrestling world, mark your calendars for Revolution 2024. This is a swan song you won’t want to miss.