Sting's Son Steven Borden Jr. Wins AEW Debut

Steven Borden Jr., the son of wrestling legend Sting, made his All Elite Wrestling debut on December 10, 2025, defeating independent wrestler Kiran Grey in a non-televised dark match before the Winter Is Coming episode of AEW Dynamite at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.

The singles bout, which served as a warm-up for the live broadcast on TBS and streaming platforms, marked Borden's first appearance under the AEW banner. He secured the victory with a flying body press, entering to the sound of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song." The match was one of several dark contests held for the in-arena audience, highlighting Borden's rapid progression in professional wrestling just months after his initial foray into the ring.

Borden, a 30-year-old former tight end for the University of Kentucky football team, had shown no prior interest in following his father's storied career until participating in Sting's retirement match at AEW Revolution in March 2024. During that event in Greensboro, North Carolina, Borden portrayed his father's iconic Wolfpac persona, delivering a Stinger Splash alongside his brother Garrett, who embodied the Surfer Sting character. The experience...