Steven Borden surprised by how generous AEW crowds have been to him

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Sting's son Steven Borden has been speaking to Good Karma Wrestling alongside TNT Champion Darby Allin, and he comes across as refreshingly humble. He admitted he has been a little bit surprised by how people have reacted to him, both in arenas and on social media. Second generation wrestlers often get a sceptical reception, with fans quick to assume they got a spot because of their surname. He said every week he walks out for his dark matches and the crowds have been generous to him

The interview came ahead of All Out, where Borden was set to team with Darby Allin against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, with a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championship on the line. That is a big step up from dark matches, and a very public test of how ready he is. Being paired with Darby makes a lot of sense given how close Darby was to Sting during his final run

It is a smart way to introduce him. Fans loved the Sting and Darby partnership, so having Darby essentially vouch for Steven gives him instant credibility. He also does not have to carry the match on his own. Kyle Fletcher is one of the best workers in the company, so Borden gets to learn in there with top level talent

There is always a risk with pushing a famous son too soon. Plenty of second generation stars have struggled under the weight of their dad's legacy. Sting is one of the most beloved figures in wrestling history, which makes the comparisons unavoidable. Borden seems aware of that and grateful rather than entitled, which helps a lot

I like the attitude. Being surprised by a good reaction suggests he is not taking anything for granted, and that is usually a good sign for someone early in their career. Has anyone seen his dark matches, and how does he look in the ring so far?

Steven Borden Is 'A Little Bit Surprised' By How People Have Reacted To Him On Social Media & In Arenas, Thinks Crowds Have Been Generouswww.fightful.com

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Rushing him into a title shot match at a pay per view feels early. Dark matches are where you learn, not where you prove you are ready for tag gold. What happens if the match falls flat? That hurts him more than it helps. I would have given him another six months at least