Both of Sting’s sons are now pursuing careers in professional wrestling, with Garrett Borden set to make his in-ring debut this weekend.
Rhodes Wrestling Association announced that Garrett Borden, the eldest son of Steve “Sting” Borden, will make his pro wrestling debut at the RWA Final Reckoning event on Sunday, May 17 in Leander, Texas. He will face Brandon Barretta in his first professional match. Rhodes Wrestling Association and the Rhodes Wrestling Academy are both operated by AEW wrestler and coach Dustin Rhodes.
“The son of the legendary Stinger makes his in-ring debut at Final Reckoning,” the promotion announced. “Standing in his way is up and coming midwest native Brandon Barretta. Brandon is looking to rain on the parade of Garrett Borden and make his mark in RWA.”
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Like his younger brother Steven Borden, Garrett did not initially have any interest in becoming a professional wrestler before catching the bug during Sting’s retirement tour in AEW. Steven is further along in the process, already competing on the independent circuit and wrestling in dark matches at AEW events. Both brothers are in their 30s.
Garrett’s wife Katelyn Borden works in community outreach for AEW and is also pursuing her own in-ring career, having trained at the Rhodes Wrestling Academy under the ring name Jael. She has been on hiatus from the ring since 2025 following the birth of their son Bronson.
