AEW President Tony Khan recently praised Sting’s remarkable wrestling career and his final performances in AEW, describing his send-off as the greatest in wrestling history. Khan highlighted Sting’s retirement earlier this year at AEW Revolution, where he teamed with Darby Allin to win the World Tag Team Championship against The Young Bucks in a memorable match.
Sting’s Retirement Match Described as Historic
During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Khan stated that Sting had
“the greatest send-off, in my opinion, of any wrestler ever,”
emphasizing the significance of the tag team match with Darby Allin versus The Young Bucks at AEW Revolution. He called this bout the best retirement match he had ever seen, praising its intensity and storytelling.
Comparison Between Sting and Tom Cruise’s Stunt Work
Khan drew a vivid parallel between Sting’s late-career wrestling style and the daring stunts performed by Hollywood star Tom Cruise. He said,
“Sting, to me, is like the Tom Cruise of professional wrestling,”
underscoring how both figures have pushed the limits of physical performance well into their sixties.
Khan elaborated,
“You know how Tom Cruise, in recent years, has become this insane stunt man, the greatest stunt actor of all time — that was Sting in his final years. Everybody who’s ever watched a movie knows Tom Cruise. Everybody who’s ever watched a wrestling match knows Sting.”
He added,
“And they both, into their 60s, kind of still look the same. They both went really hard and became crazy stunt men, and did, I think, the best work of their career into their 60s.”
This comparison highlights Sting’s commitment to performing high-risk maneuvers and delivering thrilling matches late in his career.
Sting’s Ongoing Role in AEW Post-Retirement
Although Sting officially retired from in-ring competition following AEW Revolution, he has remained involved with the company in a limited, non-wrestling role. Fans can expect to see him participating in Starrcast events in Texas, leading up to AEW All In: Texas, sustaining his presence in the wrestling community beyond active competition.
The Significance of Sting’s Legacy in Wrestling
Tony Khan’s admiration for Sting’s career and send-off underscores the lasting impact Sting has had on professional wrestling. By comparing Sting to an iconic figure like Tom Cruise, Khan emphasizes how athletes can maintain excellence and produce memorable work even later in life. Sting’s ability to push physical boundaries and deliver quality performances in his sixties sets a benchmark for current and future wrestlers, while his continued role in AEW ensures that his influence endures beyond the ring.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. When was Tom Cruise diagnosed?
A. When Tom Cruise was seven, he found out he had dyslexia, which is a learning problem that makes reading difficult. This issue made reading hard for him during high school and his early acting jobs. Despite this challenge, he didn’t let it stop him from pursuing his goals.
Q. What is Tom Cruise’s religion?
A. Beyond his movies, Cruise actively supports the Church of Scientology, which has led to some controversy about his role in the group. He also loves flying and has been a licensed pilot since 1994.
Q. What syndrome does Tom Cruise have?
A. Tom Cruise realized that with effort and determination, he could manage the difficulties of dyslexia. Even though reading was hard, he followed his love for acting. Interestingly, acting turned out to be a helpful way for him to deal with dyslexia.
Q. How many face surgeries has Tom Cruise had?
A. Although many celebrities opt for facelifts when they reach their 40s, Tom has mostly avoided surgery. In 2014, a source close to him shared that Tom dislikes plastic surgery. He believes the results might not be good and could make him look unrealistic.
