Steven Borden reflects on wrestling career inspired by father's farewell match
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Steven Borden, son of legendary wrestler Sting, shared his motivation to pursue a wrestling career during a podcast appearance. He credits attending his father's 2024 Revolution pay-per-view event, which was Sting's final match, as the turning point in his decision. Realizing he did not want to live with regrets, Borden made his in-ring debut last year and has teamed with Darby Allin at AEW events. He and his brother Garrett are slated to compete together at an independent show in November.
- •Steven Borden wrestled in his first match at age 30.
- •He decided to pursue wrestling after his father's retirement match.
- •Borden made his AEW pay-per-view debut at All Out.
- •He will team with brother Garrett in November at an independent show.
- 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Star Steven Borden Explains When He Decided To Pursue Pro Wrestling
"Steven Borden has revealed when he knew he wanted to become a wrestler like his legendary father, Sting, naming the AEW event that convinced him.
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