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Report: Sting’s Son Steven Borden Believed To Be Under AEW Contract

AEW may have another member of the Borden family officially in the fold.

According to a report from Fightful Select, there is a widespread belief within AEW that Steven Borden, the son of WWE Hall of Famer and former AEW star Sting, is currently signed with the company.

While AEW has not publicly announced a contract signing, Borden has reportedly been working regularly behind the scenes and competing in dark matches as he continues his development as a professional wrestler.

Steven Borden Continues Gaining Experience In AEW

Borden has quietly built experience throughout 2026 by competing in a number of dark matches before episodes of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision.

His most recent appearance reportedly took place before the August 8 edition of Collision, where he defeated Ortiz.

Since making his AEW dark match debut in December at Dynamite: Winter Is Coming, Borden has continued to receive opportunities to develop in front of AEW audiences.

His first AEW dark match saw him score a victory over Kiran Grey.

Tony Khan Previously Praised Borden’s Development

AEW President Tony Khan has spoken publicly about Borden’s progress in the company.

Earlier this year, Khan revealed that AEW was actively working on developing Sting’s son as an in-ring performer.

Khan described Borden’s growth as a wrestler as a significant focus for the company.

“We’re working on developing him as a pro wrestler for AEW.”

According to Khan, helping Borden continue his training and progression has been a priority for both himself and the promotion.

Wrestling Career Began In 2025

Borden’s professional wrestling journey officially began in October 2025.

His debut match took place at an ACW event, where he teamed with JD Drake in a losing effort against AEW’s Darby Allin and Killer Kross.

One month later, Borden made his singles debut for DEFY Wrestling, defeating Kiran Grey.

Since then, he has continued building experience both on the independent scene and through AEW’s developmental opportunities.

Sting’s Sons First Appeared In AEW During Revolution 2024

Many fans were first introduced to Steven and his brother Garrett Borden during AEW Revolution 2024, the event that served as Sting’s retirement match.

During the match, both brothers appeared dressed as different eras of Sting’s iconic career, helping create one of the most memorable moments of the Hall of Famer’s farewell.

According to Fightful, Garrett remains on AEW’s radar as he also trains to become a professional wrestler. However, the report noted that it could not confirm whether he is currently under contract with the company.

While AEW has yet to officially comment on Steven Borden’s contractual status, all indications suggest that Sting’s son remains a key developmental project as he continues working toward a larger role within the promotion.

AEW Collision Preview 8/15/2026

AEW Collision tonight at 8/7c on TNT and HBO Max taped from The Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada

  • AEW World Trios Championship Match: Adam Page & Brodido (c) vs. The Lethal Twist
  • AEW Continental Cup First Round Match: Katsuyori Shibata vs. Nigel McGuinness
  • AEW Continental Cup First Round Match: Roderick Strong vs. Kyle O’Reilly
  • AEW Continental Cup First Round Match: Brian Cage vs. Hechicero
  • The Hurt Syndicate, Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty vs. TBA
  • Divine Dominion vs. TBA
  • Mercedes Mone vs. Zayda Steel

AEW Dynamite Preview 8/12/2026

AEW Dynamite live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • TNT Championship Match: ‘The Jet’ Kevin Knight (c) vs. Jericho
  • AEW Continental Cup Challenge First Round: Jay White vs. David Finlay
  • AEW Continental Cup Challenge First Round: ‘Jungle’ Jack Perry vs. Continental Champion Jon Moxley
  • For The No. 2 Spot in the Gauntlet at All In London: MJF vs. Nick Wayne vs. ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey

Jim Ross Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery, Recovery Underway

There is encouraging news regarding WWE Hall of Famer and legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross.

Ross’ longtime podcast co-host Conrad Thompson shared an update on social media, revealing that the procedure was successful and that JR is expected to return home later this week.

“Happy to report that our pal Jim Ross had a successful procedure this morning!

I heard from his lovely daughter this morning that everything went well and good ole JR is expected to be back home by Friday!

Please keep JR in your prayers as we hope for a speedy recovery!”

According to details that have emerged regarding the surgery, doctors drilled a small hole in Ross’ skull in order to insert a shunt. The tube will run from his brain to his stomach and is designed to help drain excess fluid and relieve pressure.

The procedure marks another health challenge for the beloved broadcaster, who has been open with fans about various medical issues in recent years. Fortunately, the initial reports following the operation have been overwhelmingly positive.

Ross remains one of the most respected voices in professional wrestling history. Over the course of a career spanning decades, he became synonymous with some of the industry’s biggest moments through his work in WWE, WCW, Mid-South Wrestling, and most recently AEW.

Following Thompson’s update, fans, wrestlers, and industry figures quickly flooded social media with messages of support and well wishes for Ross as he begins the recovery process.

With the surgery reportedly going as planned and JR expected to return home by Friday, the focus now shifts to rehabilitation and recovery.

Everyone at the wrestling community continues to wish Jim Ross a speedy recovery.

AEW Dynamite ‘Grand Slam Mexico’ Preview 8/5/2026

AEW Dynamite ‘Grand Slam Mexico’ live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico.

  • AEW International Championship Match: Kyle Fletcher (c) vs. Mike Bailey
  • AEW World Trios Championship Match: The Demand (c) vs. Hangman Page & Brodido
  • No Outside Interference Allowed Street Fight: Will Ospreay vs Mark Davis
  • Casino Gauntlet Qualifying Match: Tommaso Ciampa vs. Andrade El Idolo vs. Komander
  • The Young Bucks & Cope and Cage vs. The Death Riders
  • Mercedes Mone & Divine Dominion vs. Willow Nightingale & Brawling Birds
  • Kris Statlander vs. Persephone
  • Don Callis Family (Kevin Knight, Kazuchika Okada, & Hechicero) vs. Chris Jericho, Darby Allin & Mistico

Motor City Machine Guns Are All Elite, Debut On Collision

After months of speculation regarding their future, the Motor City Machine Guns have officially arrived in All Elite Wrestling.

Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley made their long-awaited AEW debut during the July 30 edition of AEW Collision in Detroit, Michigan, appearing just hours after officially becoming free agents following the expiration of their WWE non-compete clauses.

Hometown Heroes Receive Massive Reception

AEW opened the show with a memorable moment as the Detroit crowd welcomed Sabin and Shelley with a thunderous ovation.

The hometown fans showered the legendary tag team with chants of “Motor City,” creating an emotional atmosphere as the duo made their way to the ring.

Sabin addressed the crowd first, jokingly asking whether anyone truly believed they wouldn’t show up in Detroit. He and Shelley reflected on their long history representing the city throughout their careers and thanked the fans for supporting them over the last two decades.

The pair then turned their attention to their future.

Sabin spoke about their excitement to join AEW, while Shelley made the announcement official by confirming that the Motor City Machine Guns had signed with the company. Moments later, the familiar “All Elite” graphic appeared on the arena screens, confirming their status as AEW’s newest additions.

Motor City Machine Guns Make Immediate Impact

The duo didn’t wait long to get involved in the action.

Later in the evening, the Bang Bang Gang picked up a victory over the Death Riders in an eight-man tag team match. However, the celebration was cut short when The Dogs stormed the ring and launched a post-match attack.

That brought Sabin and Shelley back out to a huge reaction.

Armed with steel chairs, the newly signed AEW stars chased off The Dogs and evened the odds. With the heels retreating, the Gunns capitalized by laying out members of The Dogs with their finishing move, bringing the segment to a close.

The confrontation immediately hinted at a potential alliance between the Motor City Machine Guns and the Bang Bang Gang moving forward.

A Long-Awaited Arrival

While this marked their official signing with AEW, it wasn’t the first time Sabin and Shelley had appeared for the promotion.

The pair previously competed at AEW All Out 2022, teaming with longtime friend Jay Lethal in a trios match against FTR and Wardlow. Although they came up short in that contest, their performance left many fans hoping for a more permanent relationship with the company.

Rumors linking the Motor City Machine Guns to AEW intensified after their WWE departures earlier this year. Even before becoming free agents, many within the wrestling industry expected AEW to emerge as their eventual destination.

One Of Wrestling’s Most Decorated Tag Teams

Few tag teams arrive in AEW with résumés as impressive as the Motor City Machine Guns.

Throughout their careers, Sabin and Shelley have captured championships across multiple major promotions, including WWE, TNA Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Their influence on modern tag team wrestling has earned them recognition as one of the greatest teams of their generation.

Now, with AEW officially added to their list of destinations, the focus shifts toward championship gold.

Given their track record and the immediate reaction they received from the Detroit crowd, it may not be long before the Motor City Machine Guns find themselves in the hunt for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.

For now, though, one thing is certain: after months of rumors and anticipation, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley are officially All Elite.

AEW Collision Preview 7/30/2026

AEW Collision live tonight at 8/7c on TNT and HBO Max from the Masonic Temple Theater in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Will Ospreay vs. Daniel Garcia
  • Hazuki & The Brawling Birds vs. Athena, Diamante, & Billie Starkz
  • Death Riders vs. Bang Bang Gang

Adam Copeland Confirmed For Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Northern Rising Event

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling has officially revealed the mystery behind its recent “Who Will Answer The Call?” promotional campaign, and the answer is a Canadian wrestling icon.

During Wednesday night’s MLP MAYHEM broadcast, it was announced that AEW World Tag Team Champion Adam Copeland will appear at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Northern Rising event on October 3.

Emotional Video Tribute Reveals Copeland

The announcement came through a cinematic vignette celebrating both Copeland’s career and the history of professional wrestling in Canada.

The video opened with footage of the legendary Maple Leaf Gardens, a venue deeply connected to Canadian wrestling history. As images of a young Copeland appeared on screen, the WWE Hall of Famer reflected on the significance of the building and his connection to it.

The segment built toward Copeland appearing on camera and asking whether the venue was ready for “one more incredible night,” officially confirming his involvement with the event.

Returning To A Historic Venue

Although Maple Leaf Gardens has since been transformed into the Mattamy Athletic Centre, the building remains one of the most iconic locations in Canadian sports and wrestling history.

According to Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, Northern Rising will mark the first time Copeland has competed at the historic venue.

In a statement released following the announcement, Copeland spoke about the impact Maple Leaf Gardens had on him growing up.

The former AEW TNT Champion explained that much of his childhood was spent watching both Maple Leaf Wrestling and Toronto Maple Leafs games from the arena, making the opportunity to be part of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s revival especially meaningful.

Copeland praised the promotion for helping restore a piece of Canadian wrestling history and expressed excitement about participating in what he described as a special night.

More Announcements Expected

While Copeland’s appearance has now been confirmed, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is not revealing all of its plans just yet.

The company stated that additional Copeland-focused vignettes will be released in the coming weeks, suggesting more details regarding his role at Northern Rising are still to come.

Whether that means a major singles match, a special attraction bout, or another surprise remains unknown.

Busy Schedule Continues For Copeland

The announcement adds another notable appearance to an already active period for Copeland.

Currently one-half of the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Copeland continues to play a prominent role on AEW programming while also taking part in select appearances outside the promotion.

His involvement with Northern Rising gives Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling a major attraction for one of its biggest events of the year and provides Canadian wrestling fans with an opportunity to see one of the country’s most accomplished performers return to a venue tied closely to his childhood memories.

As October approaches, anticipation is likely to grow regarding exactly what Copeland has planned when he steps into one of Canada’s most historic wrestling buildings.

Copeland’s appearance instantly adds star power to Northern Rising, and the combination of his Canadian roots and the history of Maple Leaf Gardens could make for one of the most memorable moments on the promotion’s 2026 calendar.

AEW Dynamite Preview 7/29/2026

  • AEW Dynamite, live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan.
  • Fallout from Redemption
  • AEW World Trios Championships: The Conglomeration (c) vs. The Demand
  • TBS Championship Match: Maya World (c) vs. CMLL Women’s World Champion Persephone
  • 3-Way AEW National Championship Match: Andrade El Idolo (c) vs. Nick Wayne vs. Jungle Jack Perry
  • Newly crowned AEW Women’s World Champion Willow Nightingale celebrates her victory after defeating Thekla for the title at Redemption
  • Renee Paquette sits down with the Young Bucks and AEW World Tag Team Champions Christian Cage & Adam Copeland. The Young Bucks will challenge Christian and Copeland for the tag titles at the All In pay-per-view at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, August 30.
  • AEW World Champion Kenny Omega to speak
  • Rhino is scheduled to appear

AEW Announces Special ‘Rebel Heart Dynamite’ Event To Support ALS Research

The event, titled “AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite,” will take place on September 9 at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, and will honor AEW personality Rebel (Tanea Brooks), who revealed in May that she had been diagnosed with ALS.

Rebel Scheduled To Appear

As part of the event, Rebel is expected to make a special appearance for fans in attendance.

AEW also announced several initiatives tied to the show that will help raise awareness and funding for ALS-related causes. According to the company’s press release, fans attending the event will receive a limited-edition Rebel trading card sheet from Upper Deck while supplies last.

In addition, AEW will make donations from the event to two organizations dedicated to supporting ALS patients and advancing research efforts: I AM ALS and Team Gleason.

Rebel currently serves as a spokesperson for I AM ALS, an advocacy organization focused on finding treatments and improving quality of life for those affected by the disease.

Connection To ALS Research Community

The location of the event carries additional significance.

Akins Ford Arena serves as the community home of the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center (RBC), where researchers are actively working on developing new therapies for ALS while also training the next generation of scientists in the field.

By hosting the event in Athens, AEW is helping shine a spotlight on the ongoing research efforts taking place within the local community.

Tony Khan Comments On The Event

AEW President Tony Khan issued a statement following the announcement, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting the cause.

Khan said AEW is proud to present Rebel Heart Dynamite and looks forward to honoring Rebel while raising both awareness and financial support for organizations working to combat ALS and assist those living with the disease.

The AEW President also praised the efforts of the charities involved and highlighted the importance of continuing the fight for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Additional Fundraising Efforts Underway

The September event is part of a larger effort by AEW to support ALS-related initiatives.

The company is currently selling Rebel Heart t-shirts and bracelets, with 100% of proceeds benefiting I AM ALS and Team Gleason.

Khan has also previously expressed interest in reviving AEW’s Fight for the Fallen concept as a platform for raising awareness and funds for ALS research.

Meanwhile, the Ice Bucket Challenge has experienced a resurgence in recent months, with several AEW personalities taking part. Among those participating was Britt Baker, who has a longstanding on-screen association with Rebel.

AEW is also encouraging fans to get involved through donations, awareness campaigns, and participation in fundraising efforts.

Wrestling Community Rallies Around Rebel

Since revealing her diagnosis earlier this year, Rebel has received an outpouring of support from wrestlers, fans, and members of the broader wrestling community.

The announcement of Rebel Heart Dynamite represents another example of that support, with AEW using one of its flagship television programs to celebrate Rebel while helping advance the fight against ALS.

As September approaches, the event is expected to serve as both a tribute to Rebel and an opportunity to bring greater attention to the ongoing efforts to support those affected by the disease.

The special edition of Dynamite is set to combine wrestling and philanthropy, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate Rebel while contributing to organizations working to improve the lives of ALS patients and fund critical research.