Sting Calls AEW Revolution Match With His Sons the “Highlight” of His 40-Year Career

Sting’s final match may have been a war filled with glass, ladders, and even Ric Flair, but for the WWE Hall of Famer and AEW legend, it was a quiet, emotional moment with his sons that stole the night.

Speaking with Justin Dhillon of The Wrestling Classic, “The Icon” reflected on the chaos and closure of AEW Revolution 2024—and made it clear what meant the most to him after four decades in the ring.

During the Tornado Tag Team match alongside Darby Allin against The Young Bucks, Sting’s sons Garrett and Steven Borden made a surprise appearance dressed as two iconic versions of their dad—Surfer Sting and nWo Wolfpac Sting. It wasn’t just a tribute—it was personal. And for the man behind the face paint, it became everything.

“It was exactly as I envisioned it being. It was like a dream, a surreal kind of situation to actually witness it, even though I pictured it happening exactly the way it did,” Sting said.

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“But an amazing night, and that’s why it just is going to be etched in my mind forever. It’s probably the highlight of 40 years for me.”

That’s a staggering statement from someone who’s held world titles in WCW, WWE, and AEW, fought legends like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and The Undertaker, and became one of the most iconic personas in wrestling history. But none of that topped seeing his sons become part of the story—just as fans across generations looked on.

Garrett’s throwback to Surfer Sting lit up memories of the ‘80s WCW era, while Steven’s Wolfpac gear brought fans back to late-‘90s mayhem. The crowd soaked it all in—and so did Sting, calling the night “exactly” what he dreamed it would be.

As the confetti settled and the AEW World Tag Team Titles were raised one last time, it wasn’t just an end to Sting’s run—it was a full-circle moment that turned nostalgia into legacy.