Sting, who retired earlier this year from in-ring action, was at the AEW All In: Texas Countdown event on Monday ahead of tickets going on sale for the general public. During it, he predicted Darby Allin, who he had been linked with since joining AEW a few years ago, would become World Champion in 2025.
Sting said, “Because I’ve known since day one, you are world championship caliber…..I knew from the beginning…..Sometime in 2025, I am predicting this is the future AEW World Champion right here.”
Sting said that Allin may be the World Champion by the time All In rolls in. He said that even though he’s retired, he might show up. “No more matches, but my eyes will be watching for sure. And as far as me coming to All In next July, all I can say is the only thing for sure about Sting is nothing’s for sure.
He also teases a possible appearance at All In: Texas on Saturday, July 12, 2025 live from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
.@Sting & @DarbyAllin make BOLD predictions!
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— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 9, 2024