AEW Legend Sting Listens to Voicemails From His Loved Ones | The Players’ Tribune
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- “I really appreciate all the love. It means the world to me, and it’s going to be tough to say goodbye to all this.”
There’s no one like Sting.
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The most respected wrestler of all time no one is more respectful then this man... Love you Sting
I would have to say Sting and UNdertaker most respected .
shut up
@@Nicolewhite743 a couple of years ago, I would have say the same.... however... Taker has been saying similar comments like cornette, bully, booker etc... They don't hide their hate to AEW and is literally pathetic besides his commets on current hangouts in the locker room and wishing is like the old days is distasteful. I have lost respect for Taker for a while, Sting is the only more respected legend now.
@@Polar_Fighter Well said! I vastly prefer Sting!
@@Polar_Fighter Because AEW sucks ass! Its not their fault people like you and Meltzer are blind to see AEW is a dumpster fire. If anything I have more respect for Taker for calling it like he sees it, a trash company that insults the business that he dedicated his life to and not sugar coating it or taking a paycheck from the billionaire to give it praise.
As a kid, I was more interested in Sting than i was Hulk Hogan. Sting is the man!
WWF WCW WWE Hulk Hogan, had CHRISMA and only had a few moves. That is NOT great to me sorry to say. Tell you the truth he couldn't give us a story in the ring at all either. That is why "The Stinger, is way better and always will be in the book of WRESTLING FANS today and forever"
man, Sting was screwed hard by Hogan's politics in WCW, and (I think) never said a word about it...
If anyone has missed his AEW run.. you have really missed out on one of the best final runs I have ever seen. Truly an all time great.
I started watching AEW shortly after Sting showed up so I want to go back and see what I missed before then. Ive been watching for like three years now and Sting has been one of the best parts of AEW. Which says a lot cuz AEW puts on incredible shows.
they do indeed your so right and sting has been great for so long will be missed @@BrockAwesome
Sting is one of a few guys in wrestling NOBODY has anything bad to say about. That speaks volumes
Incredible amount.
but only because sting always said "yes i'll do it" to everything that came across, doesn't matter how right or wrong it was. so...
He went out his own way, never needed wwe, and I remember JR saying the same thing about Owen Hart, “nobody has a bad thing to say about him.” That’s so true for the stinger
A wild Vampiro appears.
except Vampiro, Xpac and I think Raven
I'm not crying. You're crying.
And that's okay.
It's Sting.
Sting, you were such a huge part of my relationship with my son. I would get him every other weekend, and we would watch the taped episodes of Nitro and Thunder together. His first question he would ask, when I picked him up was,"did Sting come down from the rafters"? My son passed away in 2022. But his spirit and my love for him will be with me as I watch your final match. Thank you for being the vessel that brought joy to my son and I. GOD Bless you, always!
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So sorry for your loss. My dad and I were the same way. Lost him in 2020. Would have loved to have watched Sting's last run with him. That last rafter drop brought back all the memories with all the feels.
I'm very sorry for your loss, brother
Who's cutting the damn onions!? 🥺😭 Thank you Sting, Happy Retirement - You'll be sorely missed! 🦂🤍
The Keanu Reeves of wrestling! Nothing but respect and well earned!
Facts😂
Keunu Reeves is the Sting of Hollywood! Both are legends! No hate :)
Whoa
Good comparison in terms of people universally loved
Facts
Thank you Sting. Not only for the decades of entertainment, but for the stellar example of what an Athlete, A Father, and a Man should be.
Wishing you all the best in the future.
💯 👏🏼👌🏼🥹
Well said.
I grew up in dingy, grim, post-communist Poland in the 80's and 90's and after communism had ended, we got access to cable with some American channels.
In '94 or '95, I tuned into a WCW show completely by accident and was completely blown away by the whole spectacle of wrestling... and then I saw the Stinger walk down the ramp with his colorful facepaint and I knew right there and then, that guy is special.
We had an annual masquerade ball at school and one time, in 4th or 5th grade, I showed up dressed as Crow Sting, face painted up black and white, wearing my dad's ill-fitting black leather jacket, and yes, baseball bat in hand (imagine how well that went down with all the teachers!).
Sting, I don't care what anybody says, to me you are the GOAT!
That's an awesome story bro 👏🏼👏🏼. Stinger meant so much to us growing up in the 80s and 90s 🦂. It's gonna be very emotional tomorrow night 😢💔.
That’s an awesome story to hear. My family came to America from Poland at the end of the 1800’s. I’ve actually been watching a bit of “prime time wrestling” from Poland lately. Always cool to see how global wrestling is.
That’s an amazing story, thanks for sharing!
It’s wild to read through all these comments and see how many people from all walks of life who just love this man so much. It’s so great though!
Love from Canada 🇨🇦
That's a really cool story thank you for sharing
@@bobsucks9647 at this point you just American
Sting is a big reason why I got hooked into watching wrestling in the 90s.
People say sting is "old" but he looks and talks like hes 40 yrs old.. gonna miss you Stinger. EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU, is admirable and inspiring.
Thank you Stinger ❤
Yepp
He sounds the same as he did in the 90s.
I love his face at 2:11
“I know a few” 😅
Sting is the only reason I got into wrestling as a child....now I'm 35 and have passed the love and admiration for Sting and the business to my son....thank you Stinger.
You want to know what's crazy? Old School wrestling fans are probably saying, "I thought Sting been retired!"
What a legend... The word "hero" is a heavy word, but Sting earned it in my world.
Undertaker and Sting ...
The Evil looking Good Guys we never thought we deserve in this industry ...
#ThankYouStinger
I hope they can have something together, a podcast interview, stuff like that. It would be great to see Mark and Steven together in a given space
This man is an angel on earth.
Wow, just hearing him be so humble at the end of his career is inspiring.
it's crazy watching him as a kid in the late 90s til watching him in my mid 30s. I'm so happy and blessed to have watch him live in person. A very rare inspiration of a wrestler and man. One of my favorites
"One of the very rare things in this business, nobody has anything bad to say about Sting"
"I know a few" -Sting
And I'm pretty sure that comes from jealousy and envy
There are 1000s of fans that grew up as a kid with Sting as a hero, like myself. I wasn't a part of your VM but I'll be there live, in person to watch you retire at Revolution. You sir, are THE icon.
Sting has always been my favorite since I was a little girl back in the 80's. God Bless and Love you!!!!
Sting saying he doesn’t really deserve this shows the class of the man
I met Sting in 2015, and we spoke about our faith and Christ. He was a super hero of mine as a child, and a man I respect now as an adult. Love you, fellow brother in Christ. Well deserved applause for you, Steve Borden aka Sting!
Lol jebus
@@MyChannel-ol1zz oh fuck off. Finding religion literally saved Sting's life. For the thousands of those who claim to find God as an excuse for their shitty past, Steve Borden is genuine. We wouldn't have this man if he didn't have his faith.
Amen!
Not sure what’s funny about this. It’s an important part of Sting’s life. But you go ahead and side with Satan. That’ll work out well for you.
@@JesusIsComingSoon316 Well said!
I’ve been watching pro wrestling since I was 5. Sting was always my guy. Always. Love the guy. Can’t ever get enough of Sting. He’s my alltime favorite wrestler and there’s nothing changing that. I’ve seen his entire career. 96-98 was amazing. And his TNA career was a standout. I’ll miss the man called sting. Thank you.
Since my favorite wrestler, and I wasn't even born in the '90s! It doesn't matter what era of wrestling Sting was in, he is always been the greatest wrestler of all time! I love you Sting, and I hope you have an amazing retirement.
Im 50 and have watched you my entire life and you are one of if not the greatest professional wrestlers i have gotten the chance to watch on tv every week and i thank you for being a great part of my life .....ty sting c u n heaven my brother
Icon and inspiration is Sting, in and out of ring. Nothing short of a Legend. My all time favorite wrestler. Thank You Sting!
Sting, you are the epitome of a professional in a business full of grown ass men acting like children. You've never ever disappointed like others, you've never taken your ball and gone home, you are THE ICON that every professional wrestler should try and emulate. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the memories
-from a 38 yr old wrestling fan with tears welling up
Stink played politics like most other big wrestlers
Such a beautiful and humble man. #Thankyousting.
The man is just class..
THE ICON!
Gave me the chills. My oldest brother put me on Sting as a kid and I always made it a point to see him perform. Definitely will never be another like him.
It really didn’t start to hit until this last Wednesday seeing Sting come down from the rafters one last time. Being able to relate and connect with Sting from being a little kid in WCW to now and how seemingly nothing has changed, he’s just special. Thank you Stinger
Respect to the Franchise, ICON, ITS STING.
This was wonderful ❤ thank you Sting for all the great matches and moments. One of a kind. A living legend.
From a 39 year old Stinger from 🇨🇦
Fighting through tears watching this and listening to all the people you’ve touched through the years and Sting 🦂 I guarantee you that you have touched this man cause I’ve been a fan since the first time I saw you and have seen you live on several occasions and there will never be another Sting and I wish you all the best in retirement ❤
Damn man... Iv been watching sting wrestle since 96 and he is truly an icon in the wrestling business. Watching him through the Monday night wars. Watching him walk away before coming back as the crow character. Joining the Wolfpack. And even when they tried to turn him heal nobody bought it. Joker sting in tna and his tna run are also very good. We will all miss you stinger!
End of an era. #ThankYouSting
this warmed my heart and made me feel sad at the same time
Sting has been my favorite since the Bladerunner days. You will be missed. Happy retirement.
😂😂😂 here we go.... sure he has 👍 👌 blade runner days 🤣🤣cmon man
Legend. Period. Amazing man and amazing performer. God bless you Sting
I am sad that I am literally watching the reason I turned on TV to watch WCW tell me goodbye. Hogan's heel turn was a top moment, but the person who stood up against the NWO, Sting, will always be remembered for dropping down from the rafters with the bat to slap up Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Hulk Hogan. (And then proceeded to basically have to repeat this with the entire locker room since NWO became a lil too popular 🤣). You'll probably never see this, but thank you Sting. You made my childhood better.
As of right now it’s the eve before Sting’s last match and man you’ve tore it up for many a decade. Seeing you drop down from the rafters one last time sent chills of excitement. Happy trails, Stinger!
I and my sons met Sting once at a mall. He was so gracious and very humble. The time he took to speak with us is something we will never forget. He is a very special guy. Thanks for all the memories Stinger. 💯👍🙏🦂
Stinger! Was at Starrcade 97 and will be there tomorrow night. One of the few of my childhood heroes that remains larger than life. Congratulations on an iconic career.
I feel like as Sting got older we connected more with him as a person than his character although i have always been a fan of the character. Man this has me kinda down to see him retiring but i can't be selfish.
Thank you, Sting! You have made being a wrestling fan an amazing experience!
One of the most beloved and respected to ever lace up a pair of boots. Stinger, you're a GOAT.
Thank you Sting❤❤
STING is by far one of the absolute Greatest Wrestlers of The Modern Generation... Period. $•|° √@|•®
Steve Borden (Sting) you are my first hero of my childhood and here I am at 37 years old and I will still continue to consider you one of my favorite heroes. Thank you because through you I knew how to appreciate Wrestling. You had great fights and created great stories for me, you will always be in the top 5 best wrestler in history you are the goat, enjoy your retirement you deserve and thanks again Sting the icon, the man, the myth, the legend, a great man say goodbye to wrestling the fans always remember you
I'm actually in Greensboro North Carolina right now ready for tomorrow but at the same time going to be sad long time sting fan since 1991 thank you sting for being my childhood hero in the best motivation to be the good best person I can be also one of my biggest motivations that got me into weight lifting
I met Sting one time in my life. It was up at the wild things. Ballpark. 1 year wrestling was in town. That was the only time I got to Meet him And now this is the hardest part saying Goodbye to a man. What a 35 year career spending decades. There's only 1 legend 1 icon. His name is Sting. I followed you since WCW right into the WWE and then AEW And how fitting is this the pay-per-view you started? Your are, it's now gonna be what you have. Your final match at the same pay-per-view that you started your career. And in a building where history is ridden all over the place, the Greensboro Colisium... " LONG LIVE THE STINGER".
So happy for this man that he is getting his flowers and is going his way❤
One day before his match, and every Stinger on the planet understands the enormity and appreciates the scope of that man's legacy.
I always loved Sting he is my personal favorite just the way he Carried himself was amazing and reinventing himself thank you sting
Sting just wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration in my life. I loved watching you in WCW especially when you took on the nWo and the way you magically repelled from the rafters. I will be watching on Sunday to see ride out in blaze of glory. Your truly are the Icon and GOAT. God bless you and again thanks for the memories!
Dude the most humble guy ever
Thank you stinger grew up watching you and was lucky to see you in Nashville at a house show at a bar you will always be one of my favorites got to see you along side my grandmother who's no longer here that memory alone will always be with me enjoy retirement!!!
Love you Stinger. You were a part of my early childhood. As much as you were an undeniable star in the ring your shine as a decent human being glows even stronger. Even though I will never be a wrestler you are what I aspire to be as a man. Thank you for everything!
Been a fan since WCW days glad to see a Sting going out on his own terms it doesn't happen very often for wrestlers.
The last of my childhood is retiring. It's STING! I love every great memory I have of watching him as surfer sting and the transition to crow sting. I was sting for Halloween. I love you Sting and you will never be forgotten!
Congratulations 🎊 On A Legendary Career Sting #Salute #Icon
Thank you sting. I was born in 01 so didn’t know about your great wcw run but i loved you in TNA and to see u in wwe and aew. I look up to you as a father figure u were/ Forever will be my favourite wrestler ever
I've been to numerous WCW Nitros and Thunders...always loved to watch Sting no matter what. He is loved for the man he is by his friends, family, and everybody else.
Thank you Sting God bless you.
Thank You Sting . I got to meet you back in 1989 in Asheville NC. it was so cool ,your such a nice man. Happy Retirement Steve Sting Borden. Gonna miss ya
To put it shortly sting is the reason i became a wrestling fan he's my favorite wrestler of all-time. He truly is the icon. #THANKYOUSTING 🦂
This just shows how much of an impact he’s had on people’s life’s. Long live Sting! Long live Stinger! Congratulations on your success and retirement!
I hope he sticks around AEW in some capacity, as some kind of brand ambassador. He, for real, needs to get a "Legends" contract of some sort. I know, AEW is too young a company to have AEW Legends, but Sting deserves it. At some point, so will Jericho, Danielson, Mox, and the Elite when their time to retire comes (if AEW is still around).
Thankyou sting bc of u my son love wrestling and every time u come on or wen he hears that music hit he knows and yells DAD ITS STING bc he know I love u and been watching u for 20 years and man I’m so happy for u and what ur have done for the business and what u have done for others like Darby and the main event mafia man it’s so good to see u go off like the way u should I love u man and I’m so proud of u dude honestly u make not only me but millions proud ❤
thank you STING for all the memories as a child growing up looking up to you and as an adult we all can aspire to be as amazing as you are.
So grateful for him and his years of dedicated service. Glad they did this for him.
This Legend has been a part of my life for all 38 years of it. Tomorrow night will be emotional!
Sting Sting Sting, man. I have only known about sting for a short time as being a Wrestling fan for 2 years.
But man, he has helped me as a fan to become a wrestler. I light up when I see you on tv, you make me yell at the top of my lungs every time I see your white painted face with your black coat. I'm trying not to cry typing this but I'm so happy to see you go out in a bang as a tag team champ.
P.s I grew out a goatee because of two of my favorite people to see in the squared circle, Adam Copeland and you Stinger.
Thank you Stinger and god bless you!
-Merlin
Became a fan when I was 6 years old in 1988 because the face paint was so cool, 36 years later still a fan with the utmost respect for what Sting's done for the industry, as a person, and as a father! We will miss you Stinger!! One of the four faces on the Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling!
Thank you, Sting!!! You've been a part of my life for over 30 years as a long time wrestling fan. The fans and other wrestlers have so much respect for you, and how humble you really are. Teaming with Darby Allin (my current favorite wrestler) has been one hell of a ride. Enjoy your retirement, and once again, thank you and Darby!!!
man i wish if i retire one day people would say just 1 quarter of the positive things sting heard in this video. that would make me very proud. thanks for being a rolemodel since over 20 years sting. love u
Sting has been apart of my entire existence and now me and my son will watch him go out the right way
I'd just like to say I'm thankful for the memories and just how my dad and I bonded over Sting. I think of my dad everytime I think of Sting. Just get so many feelings of grattitude during this final run
This made me tear up! Sting has been a huge part of my life since I started watching him back in the 90's and have stuck with him since! Thank you for all the work, hours and long roads! IDK if you will ever read this but thank you from the bottom of my heart! I Love You and have so much respect for you and all you've accomplished! Thank you for the memories and for being there when i needed ya the most! May you have a great time in retirement and dominate it as much as you have the wrestling industry! Again, thank you now enjoy the time with you close friends and family!
You talk about a guy that always did it the right way. As Adam Copeland said, in a cutthroat business, Sting showed you how to do it. Always gave it his all and carried himself with grace which is hard to do in the Wrestling business. He was always my favorite wrestler. When he came down from the rafters in the mid 90's as crow sting the roof almost popped off the arena. It was spectacular. Have a wonderful retirement, you deserve it!!!!!
Sting was my first hero back in the 80's. Absolute legend! Love The Stinger!! Glad your here in 2024!!!
From childhood to adulthood *Thank you STING* for the wonderful memories
Just awesome!
Sting absolutely deserves all the praise he so rightfully receives. He's earned it.
Congratulations Sting on an amazing career. You sir have been an inspiration to me and I was blessed to have met you at a church event in my hometown and hear your testimony. Thank you for being a God fearing man and a role model for me. Enjoy your retirement Icon Sting and God bless you and your family.
Thank you sting for such a great childhood and i wish nothing but happiness for you and your family. 🤘
I admit that I wasn’t a fan of WCW growing up but there were two guys that somehow became my favorites over there and I grew up to love and respect: Diamond Dallas Page & Sting. Thank you for everything, Sting. I hope you have a happy and fulfilling retirement❤
Now I would like to say my thank you! Sting, I was born in 91 and born into a family that loved WCW, AAA and WWF. I loved you, you are a real super hero and it was a hell of a ride. I remember dressing up as you every halloween, I never missed a year. Red and black or the crow paint, I wanted to be like you. True inspiration, they don't make them like you any more. I hope one day that I can meet the Stinger, and shake your hand with both of my hands and thank you for inspiring me and always having that Sting mentality. Quite, loud without speaking and just being a mystery. THANK YOU STINGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a sting fan going back to watching it on tv him beating Flair for the belt for the 1st time, it's great to know he's not a POS .its great listening to all those people talk about what a good human he has been
I remember growing up as a kid and getting to hear him speak and I was just amazed by him. He was so fun to watch and he is the definition of what it means to be a role model. Enjoy that retirement you have earned it!
I grew up with so much awe and admiration for this guy. Thank you for all the years of service and dedication.
Thanks for being a true inspiration as I grew up and this is an amazing experience to watch. God is so good.
Thanks for all the great memories Sting over the last few decades. You ARE The Icon.
My first FAVORITE wrestler. Thank you, Sting.
For everything. 🙏
Sting is my favorite wrestler of all time. I remember watching him in WCW as a little kid. I wish him all the best in retirement. I do wish that Kevin Nash could've been there for his last match.
The mere fact that this man retired in his terms, without serious loss of in ring (or out of ring) performance, doing his movements with mobility, with stride in his steps, is a testament to how much of an ICON he is.
Steve, your sons were with you in the ring. You spent many nights away from your three kids (he has a daughter too) entertaining all of us. They likely have kids of their own now. You deserve to enjoy life as a father and, likely, grandfather, tell your grandkids about the day you went in as the joker/crow and the kids went in as wolfpack crow and surfer.
Thanks for an amazing ending to a storybook career. Despite the fact that you had much of your career aired by TNT and TBS, your journey will always be Showtime.
So happy that AEW is around to give Sting this monumental moment in wrestling history. Huge thanks to TK, Sting, Darby and the Bucks for an incredible ending to the career of the Stinger. I genuinely felt like a kid again and at 38 years old, that doesn't happen often anymore. ❤️❤️❤️
Sting is one of the wrestling pillars of greatness. A loyal person to wcw until the end, a loyal person to TNA until the whole miss management fiasco, and is a wrestler that every other wrestler looks up to. There will never be another wrestler like the icon sting.
Thank you for being a part of my childhood, always known as the anti-hero, the man in the dark that stood up to evil. That meant so much growing up when us kids thought it was all real.
Forever a GOAT, THE ICON STING ❤