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Behind the Scenes: AEW\’s Blueprint for Sting\’s Revolution 2024 Retirement Match


AEW Revolution went off the air, with Sting and Darby Allin celebrating as champions. That was quite a moment, but there is more in store. The sad part is that Sting\’s legendary career is certainly over at this point.

Sting has officially retired from wrestling, wrapping up his career as a tag team champion. You can click here for highlights from the big match.

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Plan After Sting\’s Retirement.

A new report from Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select shed new light on what is next. Of course, the company needs to deal with their tag team title situation, but this is all a part of the plan.

Currently, the plan is to resolve the tag team title situation promptly. However, Darby Allin isn\’t anticipated to retain the titles with a new partner. AEW sources indicated to the outlet that the decision for the Young Bucks to emerge without securing victory was made weeks ago, but they were intended to remain closely involved in the tag team title scene.

All Elite Wrestling and Tony Khan were insistent on Sting concluding his career on a high note, holding a championship. The management at AEW has consistently emphasized the importance of appropriately honoring Sting.

AEW Revolution Main Event

Although it was teased that Sting\’s last match wouldn\’t main event Revolution, the idea of Sting headlining and main eventing the show had been in the works virtually since the moment of his retirement announcement. He also reportedly played a significant role in selecting the Young Bucks as his final opponents, as previously reported. The event\’s location was also changed from the originally planned Midwest location to better accommodate Sting\’s retirement, although efforts are underway to rectify this for Midwest fans.

During the recent event, there were several individuals vying to obtain one of the bats hanging backstage as a memento. Additionally, some talent was getting items signed by Sting at last week’s show.

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Sting\’s Special Guests

Notably, Lex Luger, Ricky Steamboat, Scotty Riggs, and several others were present backstage to support Sting and were not kept out of view before the AEW Revolution show.

Following Sting\’s indication to his sons, they walked alongside the ramp to the backstage area. They returned after the show for Sting\’s off-air speech. Tony Khan was brought out and thanked by Sting, with the entire roster joining on the ramp to bid farewell to Sting. Darby jokingly mentioned that he had to leave for the hospital.

As of right now, there have been no announcements regarding additional dates for Sting. It appears that he is now officially retired, but you also can never say never in pro wrestling. 

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