Sting's son Steven Borden Jr. debuts in NYC gallery wrestling

Steven Borden Jr., the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sting, made his professional wrestling debut on October 3 in New York City, teaming with JD Drake in a tag match at 52W Hardway, a two-week gallery exhibition that combined art, music, and live wrestling. Borden and Drake lost to Darby Allin and Killer Kross when Allin delivered his Coffin Drop and secured the pinfall for his team.

The event, staged at the 52 Walker gallery, centers on a showing of drawings by artist Raymond Pettibon and was organized to include live ring action on October 3 and October 10. The exhibition installed a working wrestling ring in the gallery and featured curated matches organized by Darby Allin, with production elements and wrestling props created by artist and designer Charlie Ramone. Organizers say the presentation also incorporated live music, with a Los Angeles band opening the evening.

Borden, who previously appeared as Wolfpac Sting during his father’s retirement match at AEW Revolution in 2024, has spent the past year training for an in-ring career. Darby Allin helped with that training, and reports say Borden has worked alongside other established wrestlers in his preparation. Friday’s...