AEW personality reveals what Sting is like in real life
AEW commentator Tony Schiavone had the chance to speak about WCW Icon, Sting, on the Culture State Podcast.
Long before AEW, Sting and Tony Schiavone saw their friendship grow during their time in WCW. Schiavone was WCW's play-by-play announcer while The Icon went on to complete a historic run in the company.
On the podcast, the commentator discussed the remarkable shape Sting has kept himself in, and how his lifestyle has enhanced his career longevity as he continues to wrestle at 62 years old.
"I've stopped asking him how he is, because I know he is either going to tell me he's fine or he's going to limp away into the sunset. But that's a credit to being in great shape, throughout your career staying in great shape, and having a good lifestyle. He's done that. He is such a wonderful person in real life, and I'm fortunate I've gotten to know him as a person and as a wrestler as well."
Tony Schiavone's reaction to Sting is just beautiful. It's something he hasn't called since 2001.
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Tony Schiavone was one of the few who knew about Sting's AEW debut in advance
To protect the impact of a debut, companies often keep it a secret to ensure the moment shocks the views. With this in mind, promotions typically keep certain arrivals under tight wraps until the very moment when the performer in question makes their presence known.
AEW took this approach when the company signed Sting in 2020. Only the AEW President's inner circle knew about the WWE Hall of Famer's looming arrival ahead of his debut at AEW Winter is Coming.
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Tony Khan asked the legendary announcer to re-enact his iconic call on arrival, wanting him to declare "It's Sting" in the same manner as he did back in WCW.
Sting is currently in the midst of an intense feud with The Acclaimed alongside his tag team partner, Darby Allin. Max Caster and Anthony Bowens recently released a "diss-track" against their rivals on AEW Rampage. The two teams will collide in a buzzworthy bout this week on AEW Dynamite.
What do you think about Schiavone's comments? Are you a fan of Sting? Sound off below!
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