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Steven Borden AEW debut and injury at All Out

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Steven Borden, son of wrestling legend Sting, made his televised debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the September 9, 2026, episode of Dynamite, teaming with Darby Allin to defeat Mark Davis and Josh Alexander. During his pay-per-view debut at All Out in Chicago on September 26, 2026, Borden sustained a legitimate head injury during a tag team match alongside Allin against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight. The injury occurred at the NOW Arena when Borden and Knight collided in mid-air while launching from opposite turnbuckles, causing Borden to strike the back of his head on the mat and lose consciousness. During the incident, Borden appeared to exhibit a ‘fencing response’. The match was halted by referee Bryce Remsburg and ringside physician Dr. Michael Sampson, resulting in a doctor stoppage. The victory was awarded to Fletcher and Knight, making them the new number-one contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. Borden was transported via ambulance to a local medical center. AEW President Tony Khan reported that Borden arrived conscious and responsive, and that CT scan results were favorable, allowing him to return home shortly after the event. Kevin Knight, who remained at the hospital throughout the night to support Borden, later described the incident as a “freak accident” and a “scary bump,” noting that while the move had been rehearsed, the outcome was not ideal. Knight expressed optimism regarding Borden’s recovery. In the wake of the incident, WWE veteran Eric Bischoff criticized the circumstances, suggesting Borden lacks the experience required for such high-risk maneuvers. Conversely, AEW wrestler QT Marshall defended Borden, noting his training at the NJPW Dojo since 2024. Following his hospitalization, Borden was recently seen backstage at an AEW Dynamite event in Cleveland, which is being viewed as a potential sign of an upcoming return to action.

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