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Jim Cornette expresses doubt about Sting’s son’s pro wrestling future

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What happened?

Jim Cornette said he has doubts about Steven Borden (Sting’s son) having a long-term pro wrestling future after evaluating Borden’s AEW debut. Cornette praised Borden’s physique and athleticism but pointed to his relatively late start in the business at age 34 and criticized Darby Allin as a trainer. His remarks came on the Jim Cornette Experience after Borden teamed with Allin to defeat the Callis Family on the September 9 edition of AEW Dynamite.

Key Takeaways

  • Cornette expressed skepticism about a long-term wrestling career for Steven Borden, citing his late start at age 34.
  • He complimented Borden’s physique and general athleticism.
  • Cornette criticized Darby Allin’s role in training Borden.
  • Comments were made on the Jim Cornette Experience podcast after reviewing Borden’s AEW debut.
  • Borden’s debut match saw him team with Darby Allin to defeat the Callis Family on AEW Dynamite.

AI Timeline

Sept 9 AEW Dynamite

Steven Borden debuted on AEW Dynamite, teaming with Darby Allin to defeat the Callis Family.

Post-match review

Jim Cornette evaluated Borden’s in-ring performance following the debut.

Podcast comments

Cornette voiced his concerns on the Jim Cornette Experience podcast about Borden’s long-term prospects.

Praise noted

Cornette acknowledged Borden’s physique and athleticism.

Training criticism

Cornette criticized Darby Allin’s involvement in training Borden.

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Sep 17, 8:00 PM

Jim Cornette expresses doubt about Sting’s son’s pro wrestling future

Cageside Seats • AEW

Image on the left from Steven Borden’s Instagram/Picture on the right from Jim Cornette’s X account Jim Cornette recently evaluated the in-ring performance of Steven Borden, and he expressed some potential barriers for the progeny of Sting in terms of a long future in wrestling. While the legendary wrestling manager was impressed with Borden’s physique and general athleticism, he noted the AEW upstart is beginning his in-ring career at a much later age than most grapplers. Cornette also took issue with Borden receiving training from Darby Allin, a star Corny has been very critical of over the years. His comments came on the most recent episode of his Jim Cornette Experience podcast when he evaluated Borden’s official AEW debut match, which found him teaming with Allin in a winning effort over the Callis Family on the September 9th edition of AEW Dynamite. “I don’t know what has taken this guy, this kid, this long,” Cornette said of Borden, noting Sting’s son is 34-years-old. He co