Recently, the wrestling legend Sting returned to the AEW and shocked the world with one line. After serving the professional wrestling industry for almost 38 years, it seems like Sting has finally decided to retire.
The AEW star teased his retirement while cutting a promo with MJF. This united WWE and AEW fans as Sting is the fan-favorite wrestler in both fandoms. Fans of both promotions kept their grudges aside and started to pour in love and support for the legend.
Sting drops a hint about his retirement
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The AEW star Sting made his way to the ring during this week’s AEW Dynamite. He confronted the AEW world champion The MJF and cut an amazing promo. The one thing that grabbed everyone’s attention was when Sting dropped a potential hint about his retirement.
During the promo, the WWE Hall of Famer said that he just wants to be real with everyone and mentioned that the showtime is almost over for him.
During the promo, Sting said, “Let’s face it….I am just gonna be real with everybody …..Showtime is almost over for Sting.”
It's STIIIIIIINNNG!!!!@Sting has made his way to the ring to confront #AEW World Champion @The_MJF!
Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS! pic.twitter.com/WdbPZviAo4
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 13, 2023
This statement made fans take a step back for a bit. Although they were shocked to hear Sting’s statement, they showered him with love and support as the legend has been entertaining them for a very long time. Wrestling fans came online and started to express their feelings for the icon. Following are some of the top fan reactions.
These fans are in awe of Sting’s amazing wrestling career:
“Sting is the legend. My dude deserves to retire he’s been wrestling since before I was born. Always the legend and ultimate good guy.”
“He’s 64yrs old he’s done so much!! I’m surprised how long he’s lasted.”
“I have so much Respect for this guy!!! This makes me so sad, I have watched him since the 80s.”
These fans are thanking the WWE Hall of Famer for entertaining them for a long time:
“He’s 60+ years old and he has done so much for the fans and the business. One heckuva career. Thank You, Sting!”
“Thank you Steve Borden to inspired WCW and AEW fans and you have been terrific wrestler.”
“Respect To Sting What A Legend.”
Apart from this statement, there is another thing that has acted as fuel in the reports about Sting’s retirement.
Sting’s contract with AEW will end soon
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Sting first appeared in Tony Khan’s company in 2020. He signed a multi-year contract with AEW and it is reported that his contract will expire in late 2023. This report has added fuel to the rumors of the wrestling legend’s retirement.
Read More:- 7’2″ Giant Reveals How WWE Failed to Utilize Wrestling Legend Sting in Match Against Him
Sting has been serving the wrestling industry for almost 38 years. He had an amazing time in WCW and TNA and a brief stint in WWE. In 2015, everyone thought that Sting might retire after he injured his neck while competing against Seth Rollins. However, he returned to action with AEW after being on the sidelines and has kept on competing inside the ring.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
And now that he may bid goodbye to the professional wrestling world, it would be interesting to see how Tony Khan books him during his final days.
Watch This Story:- Brock Lesnar’s Carnage in WWE