Sting continues to compete in his old age, but many expect 2023 to be the final year the legendary star will compete in the ring.
Speaking in an interview with Chris Van Vliet, former WWE referee Nick Patrick admitted that he is shocked to see “The Icon” still actively competing.
“Yeah, because I talked to him — Man, I don’t know how long ago it was. Maybe 6 or 8 years ago, and he had a neck problem. He told me that if he took the wrong bump, the doctor told him that he’d be paralyzed. The next thing I know, he’s back in the ring wrestling again. I’m like, ‘Holy crap! Did you get it fixed? Did you change your mind? What’s going on?’ But I’ve seen other guys do it. Dean Malenko came back and he had a big giant scar down the back of his neck. There’s been a couple of guys that have had that neck surgery — Daniel Bryan — different guys had major neck surgery and were told they were finished — Edge — and here they come. They’re right back. I know that with physical therapy, you can get to where you’re feeling 100%, even 110, but after time, those injuries are going to let you know they’re there.”
Sting
At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2, Sting will team with Darby Allin and a partner to be named against Sammy Guevara, Minoru Suzuki and Chris Jericho.
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