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Steven Borden

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Steven Borden
Borden in August 2026
Personal information
BornSteven Borden
1992 (age 33–34)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Education
Parent
Professional wrestling career
Ring name
  • Steven Borden
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Billed weight246 lb (112 kg)
Trained byAdam Copeland
Cash Wheeler
Darby Allin
Dax Harwood
Fred Rosser
DebutOctober 3, 2025

Steven Borden is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under his real name.

A second-generation wrestler, he is the son of Sting.

Early life

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Borden was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Santa Clarita Christian School in California, where he played American football as a linebacker, quarterback, and receiver, as well as playing basketball. He then attended Waxahachie High School in Texas, where he played football for the Waxahachie Indians as a defensive end, earning first-team all-district honors.[1]

Borden attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University, where he played football for the Nelson Lions as a defensive end. He then attended Kilgore College, playing for the Kilgore Rangers as a tight end. In January 2013, he enrolled in the University of Kentucky, playing for the Kentucky Wildcats as a tight end. During the 2015 NFL draft, Borden attended a rookie mini-camp for the Kansas City Chiefs, but was not offered a contract.[1][2]

Professional wrestling career

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All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2024–present)

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Borden, dressed as his father, Sting at AEW Revolution in 2024

Borden, along with his brother Garrett, made his first appearance in a professional wrestling show for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the February 7, 2024 episode of Dynamite, to celebrate his father Sting and Darby Allin winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship before all four men were attacked by the Young Bucks.[3] On March 3 at Revolution, Borden and Garrett made another appearance to accompany their father to his final match, with Borden being dressed in Sting's "nWo Wolfpac" attire from the late-1990s and Garrett dressed in Sting's "Surfer" attire from the late-1980s and early-1990s. During the event, the brothers entered the ring and gave "Stinger Splashes" to Sting's opponents, the Young Bucks.[4][5]

By May 2024, Borden was training as a professional wrestler under Darby Allin along with additional training from Adam Copeland, Fred Rosser, and FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood).[6] In December 2025, Borden began wrestling in dark matches for AEW and its sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH).[7] [8][9] [10][11]

In August 2026, Borden began appearing on AEW television, and assisted Allin, along with his father, in fighting off the Don Callis Family during Allin's AEW TNT Championship bout against Kevin Knight at All In on August 30.[12][13] Borden made his televised in-ring debut on September 9 at the Rebel Heart special edition of Dynamite, teaming with Allin to defeat Don Callis Family members Josh Alexander and Mark Davis.[14]

Independent circuit (2025–present)

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On October 3, 2025, Borden made his in-ring debut when he teamed up with JD Drake in a loss to Allin and Killer Kross in a tag team match at Awesome Championship Wrestling's (ACW) 52W Hardway event.[15] On November 21, Borden competed in his first singles match, where he defeated Kiran Grey during DEFY Wrestling's Aeon pay-per-view.[16][17] On April 17, 2026, Borden defeaed Grey in a rematch at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP)'s Multiverse pay-per-view.[18][19]

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2026)

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On March 21, 2026, Borden made his debut for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) at the NJPW Academy 3rd Anniversary Showcase event, which took place at the NJPW LA Dojo in Carson, California. Teaming with Allan Breeze, Borden defeated Hitt and Vin Parker.[20]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Steven Borden". UKAthletics.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ Paylor, Terez A. (May 17, 2015). "Chiefs rookie tight end grapples with the long shadow of his father, pro wrestler Sting". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ Lambert, Jeffrey. "Sting And Darby Allin Win AEW Tag Team Titles On 2/7 AEW Dynamite, Young Bucks Ruin Celebration". Fightful.com. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  4. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (July 20, 2026). "Tony Khan: Steven Borden Is Going To Be A Tremendous Wrestler". Fightful.
  5. ↑ Powell, Jason (March 3, 2024). "AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Sting and Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles in Sting's final match, Samoa Joe vs. Swerve Strickland vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship". ProWrestling.net. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Former WWE star helping to train Sting's son". SI.com. February 22, 2026. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ Nason, Josh (December 10, 2025). "Sting's son Steven Borden makes AEW in-ring debut". F4WOnline.com.
  8. ↑ Powell, Jason (January 10, 2026). "ROH on HonorClub taping spoilers (1/10): Results from the Arlington taping (spoilers)". ProWrestling.net.
  9. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (January 11, 2026). "ROH TV Spoilers (Taped On 1/10)". Fightful.
  10. ↑ Pulido, Luis (January 17, 2026). "AEW Collision Maximum Carnage Results (1/17/2026): Trios Title Match, Andrade Returns, More". Fightful.
  11. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (January 11, 2026). "Spoilers From Saturday's ROH Taping". 411Mania.com.
  12. ↑ Russell, Skylar (August 18, 2026). "Steven Borden believed to be signed with AEW". Fightful. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  13. ↑ Wannan, Jack (August 30, 2026). "Darby Allin, with help from Sting, takes TNT Title off Kevin Knight at AEW All In 2026". POST Wrestling. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ Wrestling, All Elite (2026-09-09). "AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite Preview: World Champ Will Ospreay vs. David Finlay, Swerve & The New Level Defend Trios Titles vs. The Conglomeration, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. & Rebel Present The Waiting Room". All Elite Wrestling. Retrieved 2026-09-10.
  15. ↑ Schlabaugh, Ethan (October 4, 2025). "Sting's Son, Steven Borden, Competes In Pro Wrestling Debut". Sports Illustrated.
  16. ↑ Thompson, Andrew (September 20, 2025). "DEFY Wrestling: AEON Results (9/19/25): Bryan Keith Captures DEFY World Title, Killer Kross Wins Super Heavyweight Cup". Fightful.
  17. ↑ Rose, Bryan (November 22, 2025). "Sting's son Steven Borden competes in first-ever singles match". F4WOnline.
  18. ↑ Lambert, Jeremy (April 18, 2026). "MLP Multiverse Results (4/17): The Rascalz, Mistico, Amazing Red Compete". Fightful.
  19. ↑ "MLP MULTIVERSE: Full Results (April 17, 2026)". Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. April 18, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Steven Borden - matches - New Japan Pro Wrestling". Cagematch.net. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
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