Steven Borden Jr., son of WWE Hall of Famer Sting recently made his NJPW debut at the promotion's Academy third anniversary showcase on March 21st at the LA Dojo. The second-generation wrestler teamed with Allan Breeze against Hitt and Vin Parker in a tag team match.
As per a vlog shared by YouTuber Bighorn Blockbuster, Breeze and Parker kicked off the match with multiple attempts to wear each other down. Borden and Hitt were tagged in simultaneously, but despite Hitt's overtowering physique, Borden managed to gain the upper hand.
Borden Pays Tribute to Father
Borden paid tribute to his father with his in-ring moves during the bout. He took a few brutal slams but sustained momentum throughout the match. Borden eventually pinned Parker to secure the win for his team.
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Early Career Development
Borden made his wrestling debut in October last year and has competed in fewer than 10 matches total. His experience includes appearances for DEFY Wrestling, AEW dark matches, and a Ring of Honor dark match in early February 2026.
Earlier this year, NJPW roster member Fred Rosser announced he was training Borden full-time. AEW President Tony Khan has also expressed interest in signing the second-generation wrestler, stating that developing Borden for the future is a priority within AEW.
