Tony Khan’s Take on the Greatest Retirement Match in Wrestling History
Retirement tours and matches have been a recurring theme in the wrestling world, with several big-name stars either hanging up their boots or nearing the end of their careers. In a recent interview with “3NT Wrestling,” AEW President Tony Khan shared his thoughts on the recent string of retirements, praising a particular match that he believes stands out as the greatest retirement match of all time. This match took place in Greensboro, North Carolina, a city that holds significant importance in the world of wrestling, and it’s where AEW recently returned for their annual Blood and Guts edition of “AEW Dynamite.”
Khan specifically highlighted the match that headlined the last AEW show in Greensboro, which featured Sting and Darby Allin taking on The Young Bucks. According to Khan, “Sting went undefeated his entire run, for three years, from Revolution 2021 to Revolution 2024, Sting won every match he was in teaming with Darby Allin. They retired as World Tag Team Champions, and of course Darby Allin competes at the top level in AEW to this day, but Sting went out on top, defeating The Young Bucks to retain the World Tag Team Titles in one of the greatest matches, and I think the greatest retirement match ever.” This achievement is a testament to Sting’s enduring legacy in the wrestling world.
A Legendary Moment in Wrestling History
The Revolution 2024 main event was made even more special by the involvement of wrestling legends Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, both of whom have a rich history in Greensboro and with Sting. Khan reflected on the significance of this moment, stating, “It was so amazing to have Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat there. I don’t think you can tell the history of wrestling in North Carolina without Ric Flair. I have so much respect for Ric, and Ric is such a huge part of Sting’s career. I happened to have the privilege of working with Sting, Ric Flair, and Ricky Steamboat on that retirement match, and having Flair and Steamboat involved in Sting’s retirement match here in AEW, that was probably the greatest moment ever.” The presence of these legends added an extra layer of depth and meaning to the match, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
Perry Knotts/Getty Images
Please credit “3NT Wrestling” when using quotes from this article, and give a H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription. For more information on Tony Khan’s thoughts on the greatest retirement match in wrestling history, visit Here
