Sting has no intentions of taking it easy in the lead-up to his final match at AEW Revolution.
At 64 years of age and looking to write the final chapter in a legendary career, very few would have any issue with The Icon taking it easy in his final few matches and minimising any risks, especially with daredevil partner Darby Allin on hand to execute the high-risk spots. However, still looking to put on a show for the fans, the Hall of Famer is still seen jumping off of balconies and ladders to the shock of those watching live and at home.
January 10th saw All Elite Wrestling return to Daily’s Place, the home of weekly programming throughout the pandemic and the same arena where Sting made his AEW debut. Teaming with Allin once again, the duo faced off against Powerhouse Hobbs and Konosuke Takeshita in a Tornado Tag match.
The ending of the match saw the former World Champion deliver a Scorpion Death Drop onto Hobbs from an elevated platform, sending them both crashing onto a table below. There were concerns for Sting after the bell as The Icon struggled to get to his feet and looked visibly shaken from the bump. According to a new report, it was not originally planned for the Hall of Famer to be a part of the spot.
As reported by Fightful Select, the original plan was for Allin to take the bump which was pushed by higher-ups, but The Icon was “insistent” on executing the move. It is also added that the Hall of Famer has been fine since this match, going to on win the Tag Team Championships alongside Allin a couple of weeks later.
In recent news, Sting has opened up about the high-risk moves he has performed throughout his career.
Potential Problem With Sting’s Final Match
On March 3rd, Sting and Allin will team up one final time to defend the Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks. The night is set to be a special one as The Icon will officially end his in-ring career on his terms after competing for more than 30 years. While many are optimistic that the Hall of Famer will get the send-off he deserves in Greensboro, a potential hurdle in Sting’s retirement match has been noted.