EXCLUSIVE! After AEW Revolution went off the air, Sting shared some final words
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a heartfelt and emotional farewell from wrestling icon Sting to his fans in Greensboro. He expresses his profound gratitude for their unwavering support since 1988, reminiscing about his unforgettable match against Nature Boy and the cherished memories etched in their minds. Sting acknowledges his tag team partner Darby, anticipating the medical attention required after their intense bout. He thanks Tony Khan for orchestrating this momentous event, celebrating Sting's legendary career. The night is filled with nostalgia, gratitude, and a sense of finality as Sting bids a poignant farewell to his beloved Greensboro fans.
Takeaways
- 😊 The speaker expresses immense gratitude and love towards Greensboro, fans, and wrestling history, spanning from 1988 to the present night.
- 🤝 The speaker thanks Rick for a 45-minute draw match in 1988 and acknowledges the incredible support from Greensboro fans over the years.
- 🏆 The speaker aims to create an unforgettable night of wrestling that will be etched in fans' minds for years to come.
- 🧔 The speaker thanks his tag team partner, Darby, for the risks taken during the match and acknowledges their shared risk-taking spirit.
- 👴 Despite being older, the speaker still embraces risk-taking, especially in Greensboro.
- 🎥 The speaker mentions the surreal nature of wearing the same outfit from the match against Nature Boy Ric Flair.
- 🙌 The speaker expresses love and gratitude towards Greensboro and the fans.
- 🤩 The speaker calls out Tony Khan, thanking him for being part of the "greatest wrestling pay-per-view ever" and celebrating the icon, Sting.
- 🩹 The speaker mentions that Darby will need stitches after the match and will be going to the hospital for treatment.
- 💰 The speaker jokingly asks Tony Khan how much he'll be paid to say "Sting, you're the man," ultimately expressing gratitude for Sting's 38 years of wrestling and countless memories.
Q & A
What significant wrestling event is being referred to that took place in March 1988?
-The script refers to a memorable wrestling match between Sting and the Nature Boy Ric Flair, which ended in a 45-minute draw for the world title.
Why is Greensboro mentioned with significance in the script?
-Greensboro is highlighted because it was the location of the notable 1988 wrestling event between Sting and Ric Flair, and it seems to hold a special place in wrestling history and in Sting's career.
What is the significance of the 'video package' mentioned in the script?
-The video package likely refers to a montage or highlight reel shown to the audience, showcasing memorable moments from Sting's career, possibly focusing on his matches against Ric Flair and others.
Who is Darby referred to in the script, and what is their relationship with Sting?
-Darby is likely a fellow wrestler and is referred to as the 'greatest tag team partner' Sting ever had. The script implies a close professional relationship, possibly as a mentor-mentee dynamic.
What does Sting mean by saying he is still a 'risk taker'?
-Sting, acknowledging his age, indicates that despite getting older, he still embraces a wrestling style or approach that involves taking physical risks, similar to his younger days.
Why does Sting mention wearing the exact boots, tights, and jacket from a match against Nature Boy?
-Sting mentions this to highlight the nostalgia and historical significance of the event, connecting the present moment with his iconic past, particularly his rivalry with Ric Flair.
What is the significance of the 'wolf pack' reference in the script?
-The 'wolf pack' reference is likely a nod to a faction or group within wrestling, possibly related to Sting's past alliances or storylines, signifying a part of his wrestling history.
Who is Tony KH mentioned in the script, and why is he important?
-Tony KH could be a key figure in the wrestling organization, possibly an executive or promoter. He is mentioned as instrumental in making Sting's farewell or significant event possible.
What does the speaker mean by going to the hospital 'real quick'?
-This statement suggests that the speaker, likely a wrestler, has sustained injuries during the event and needs to visit the hospital, emphasizing the physical toll of wrestling.
What is the significance of Sting's 38-year career mentioned at the end of the script?
-The mention of Sting's 38-year career underscores his longevity and impact in wrestling, highlighting the many memories and contributions he has made to the sport over nearly four decades.
Outlines
🎤 Tribute to Wrestling Legends and Gratitude to Greensboro
Sting expresses deep gratitude towards Greensboro, recalling a memorable match in 1988 with Ric Flair that ended in a draw. He highlights the significance of the city in his wrestling career and aims to create an unforgettable night for wrestling fans. Sting thanks Ric Flair, even if he's not present, and emphasizes the special bond with the audience since that pivotal match. He also shows appreciation for his tag team partner, Darby, and playfully comments on the risks they've taken in the ring. Acknowledging his age, Sting still identifies as a risk-taker, especially in Greensboro. He reminisces about wearing the same gear from a past match against Ric Flair and acknowledges the support from the audience, concluding with an invitation to Tony KH to join him, marking a memorable farewell.
🙏 A Final Salute to Sting's Legendary Career
The speaker, likely Tony KH, thanks the Greensboro audience for being part of a historic wrestling event, acknowledging Sting as an icon. He appreciates the effort Sting put into his final match, leaving nothing behind in the ring, and hopes the audience feels their ticket was well worth it. The speaker hints at needing to visit the hospital, possibly due to the event's intensity. A humorous exchange ensues about the cost of getting Sting to speak, leading to a playful negotiation with Tony Con. The speech ends on a high note, celebrating Sting's 38-year career filled with countless memories, and humorously concludes with a 'happy happy Happ yeah,' symbolizing a joyous and celebratory mood amidst the farewell to a wrestling legend.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Stinger
💡Greensboro
💡Nature Boy
💡Risk taker
💡Wolf Pack
💡Tony KH
💡Greatest wrestling pay-per-view
💡Icon
💡Hospital and stitches
💡Tony Shian
Highlights
let's show some love for the Stinger, please, thank you, Greensboro to be honest with, you I've been thanking you all since, March of, 1988, the Nature Boy sting 45 minute draw for, the world, title thank you Rick I don't even know, if Rick is still here but thank you, Rick, Greensboro you were incredible in 88 and, beyond all the way to this very night
I've been saying on all kinds of, interviews I just want this to be a, night that wrestling fans will not for, forg, get the man of wrestling that'll be, etched in your minds for years to, come and it is me that's saying this is, a night that I will never forget thank, you greens, burrow you are, awesome
yeah this is definitely a time to give, thanks for sure thank you to the, greatest tag team partner I've ever had, Darby I wonder how many stitches this is, going to require tonight
I said I would die in the last match but, I'm still, breathing yep I knew it from the very, first time I saw Darby in action he's a, risk taker I was a risk taker in my my, young days and you know what I'm I'm, kind of old now but I'm still a risk, taker especially if I'm here in, Greensboro
I got to wait I'm getting cues hold, on that this night would be surreal in, many ways the video package that you saw, before we got to the, ring and to see this is the exact boots, tights and jacket that I wore way back, when against a Nature, Boy and then in later years we got some, cool wolf packs thing going on right
here we're off the air now so I can do, that all, right, yeah you know what, Greensboro you still got, it man I I just I I don't have any words, other than to say thank you I love you, all so much big, time
yeah you know what I'd like to call, another very important person, out all right you ready for this it, wouldn't be Poss, possible without Tony, KH, Tony this is my last night so I can say, Tony Hustle come, on, TR
thank you very much greets bro thank you, for being a part of the greatest, wrestling pay-per-view, ever there's been a lot of great nights, in this, building thank you very much for being, here to celebrate the icon, sting
I really don't know what else there is, to say I really don't know the fact that, Tony KH felt sting deserve this and you, guys gave it to, him and he, performed he said he was going to leave, absolutely nothing left in this ring by, the end of the night and I hope that you, felt you got your money's, worth
I guess I'll have sting have the, final word I'm going to go to the, hospital real quick, so he's, crazy well he'll be in a lot of ice soon, okay, Derby te text me and let me know how, many stitches you get for all, that what
about what, about ladies and gentlemen Tony, Shian you want to sting it's going to, cost, you hey I'm not going to get in the, ringles it's this man's moment but would, you like a it, sting
okay first of all Tony con how, much you going to pay me to say at this, time no I'm kidding I'm saveing free you, ready it's, steeve you're the man, thing thank you stting for 38 years and, more memories than any of us could, possibly hope to, count Happ happy happy, Happ, yeah
Transcripts
let's show some love for the Stinger
please
thank you
Greensboro to be honest with
you I've been thanking you all since
March of
1988
the Nature Boy sting 45 minute draw for
the world
title thank you Rick I don't even know
if Rick is still here but thank you
Rick
Greensboro you were incredible in 88 and
beyond all the way to this very night
I've been saying on all kinds of
interviews I just want this to be a
night that wrestling fans will not for
forg
get the man of wrestling that'll be
etched in your minds for years to
come and it is me that's saying this is
a night that I will never forget thank
you greens
burrow you are
awesome
yeah this is definitely a time to give
thanks for sure thank you to the
greatest tag team partner I've ever had
Darby I wonder how many stitches this is
going to require tonight
I said I would die in the last match but
I'm still
breathing yep I knew it from the very
first time I saw Darby in action he's a
risk taker I was a risk taker in my my
young days and you know what I'm I'm
kind of old now but I'm still a risk
taker especially if I'm here in
Greensboro
I got to wait I'm getting cues hold
on that this night would be surreal in
many ways the video package that you saw
before we got to the
ring and to see this is the exact boots
tights and jacket that I wore way back
when against a Nature
Boy and then in later years we got some
cool wolf packs thing going on right
here we're off the air now so I can do
that all
right
yeah you know what
Greensboro you still got
it man I I just I I don't have any words
other than to say thank you I love you
all so much big
time yeah you know what I'd like to call
another very important person
out all right you ready for this it
wouldn't be Poss
possible without Tony
KH
Tony this is my last night so I can say
Tony Hustle come
on
TR
thank you very much greets bro thank you
for being a part of the greatest
wrestling pay-per-view
ever there's been a lot of great nights
in this
building thank you very much for being
here to celebrate the icon
sting
I really don't know what else there is
to say I really don't know the fact that
Tony KH felt sting deserve this and you
guys gave it to
him and he
performed he said he was going to leave
absolutely nothing left in this ring by
the end of the night and I hope that you
felt you got your money's
worth I guess I'll have sting have the
final word I'm going to go to the
hospital real quick
so he's
crazy well he'll be in a lot of ice soon
okay
Derby te text me and let me know how
many stitches you get for all
that what
about what
about ladies and gentlemen Tony
Shian you want to sting it's going to
cost
you hey I'm not going to get in the
ringles it's this man's moment but would
you like a it
sting okay first of all Tony con how
much you going to pay me to say at this
time no I'm kidding I'm saveing free you
ready it's
steeve you're the man
thing thank you stting for 38 years and
more memories than any of us could
possibly hope to
count Happ happy happy
Happ
yeah
