Sting’s AEW Status Confirmed After AEW All In Surprise Appearance

Sting received an unforgettable send-off into retirement from AEW. Tony Khan made sure his farewell at Revolution was as grand as it could be, marking the WWE Hall of Famer’s official retirement from the ring. While Sting has hung up his boots, his recent actions have shown he’s not entirely opposed to making one-off appearances.

During the 2024 AEW All In PPV event, fans were treated to a surprise when Sting came to Darby Allin’s aid during an attack by The Elite. The unexpected return in front of the massive crowd at Wembley Stadium was a memorable moment for everyone in attendance.

Leading up to All Out, AEW President Tony Khan addressed Sting’s status with the company during a media session. While he confirmed that Sting remains part of AEW, Khan made it clear that Sting’s in-ring career has come to an end.

“Sting is with AEW, and he’s retired from wrestling. He’s not going to have any more matches after the great send-off at Revolution. Sting has retired undefeated in AEW as a world champion, and I think Sting had this incredible send-off from wrestling.”

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Khan further emphasized how Sting continues to play a key role in AEW, even though he’s no longer competing in the ring. His presence in the locker room remains significant.

“But he’s still very much a huge part of the AEW family. Sting and Darby Allin have formed a friendship that extends to real life, and Sting is a close friend of mine as well, and I’m very blessed to have Sting as part of the AEW family.”

Since Sting’s retirement, his son, Steven Borden, has even started training to become a professional wrestler. In fact, he’s so dedicated that he’s been staying in Darby Allin’s backyard to fully immerse himself in the process.

It remains to be seen how many more times Sting will make appearances in AEW, but while his wrestling career is behind him, fans shouldn’t be surprised if he pops up for a few baseball bat shots when the time feels right.

What’s your take on Sting’s surprise return at AEW All In? Did you see it coming? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!