A wrestling legend’s son made his first appearance on AEW during the “Winter Is Coming” episode of Dynamite on December 10th. Prior to the live broadcast, several dark matches took place for the audience, including the AEW debut of Stephen Bowden, who is the son of the iconic Sting. Bowden, still early in his wrestling career, went up against Kylan Gray. He recently started his professional journey after training extensively with Sting’s former tag partner, Darby Allin.
This debut is particularly meaningful as it happened at the “Winter Is Coming” event, exactly five years after Sting himself debuted in AEW at the same event in 2020. Bowden and Gray had faced each other before at Defy Wrestling’s Aeon Show in Seattle on November 21st. Additionally, Bowden’s experience includes a match at Awesome Championship Wrestling in October, where he teamed with J.D. Drake but lost to Darby Allin and Killer Kross.
Fan Take: Stephen Bowden’s arrival on AEW not only continues a powerful wrestling legacy but also injects fresh energy into the promotion. This moment signals exciting potential for AEW’s future storylines and talent development, making it a pivotal moment for fans and the sport alike.
