After appearing alongside his father, Sting, during his final match at AEW Revolution 2024, Steven Borden immediately showed a strong interest in wrestling. Following over a year of training with notable wrestlers such as Darby Allin and the tag team FTR, Borden started competing in matches in late 2025. His early experience began with independent events and soon transitioned into dark matches for AEW. AEW president Tony Khan has shown clear enthusiasm for Borden’s potential, even securing Sting’s original entrance theme music to be played when Borden enters the ring, both in his dark matches and eventual televised debut.
Jeff Jarrett Observes Borden’s Progress from a Veteran Perspective
Though Jeff Jarrett has not yet worked directly with Steven Borden in AEW, he brings a valuable viewpoint due to his extensive history in wrestling, including long-standing rivalries dating back to their time in WCW and TNA. Jarrett recently expressed his interest in Borden’s career during an episode of My World, emphasizing the importance of gaining in-ring experience. He believes Borden’s success will largely depend on the quantity and quality of matches he can work now to refine his skills.
Jarrett Emphasizes the Importance of Experience for Borden’s Growth
The weight of the world is on the kids shoulders, but man, he’s doing it,
Jarrett commented.
Reps, reps, reps, reps, and I’ve said that over and over and over…I just say ‘Nothing replaces reps.’ So I hope he gets as much work as possible.
Looking Ahead: What Borden’s Future Might Hold
Steven Borden’s introduction to wrestling, combined with the support of AEW leadership and guidance from experienced professionals like Jeff Jarrett, positions him well for growth in the industry. His early training and opportunities suggest AEW intends to invest in his development. How quickly he can develop his craft through matches will likely determine the trajectory of his career in professional wrestling, continuing the legacy established by his father Sting.
