The Triple Threader - Mar. 4, 2024
Welcome to the Triple Threader, covering the three stories from the world of professional wrestling.
Sting with sons Steven (L) and Garrett Borden (R) during the Icon’s final entrance. (Scott Lesh/AEW)
Showtime for the Last Time
Sting walked down the aisle for his final match as he and Darby Allin successfully defended the AEW World Tag Team Championship against the Young Bucks last night at Revolution. He ends his run with a perfect record in All Elite Wrestling, and 25 overall championships – 12 of them being world titles – spanning 5 major promotions. After the match, he said the following, “I just want this to be a night that wrestling fans will not forget… thank you, I love you all so much.” The tag titles have now been vacated.
The Rock, Roman Reigns and the Bloodline. (Courtesy: WWE)
Acknowledge Them
It’s headlines galore for the Bloodline. On this past Friday’s SmackDown, The Rock declined Cody Rhodes’ one-on-one challenge, but does counteroffer with a tag match at night one of WrestleMania 40 in which Cody Rhodes and World Champion Seth Rollins take on The Rock and Undisputed Champ Roman Reigns. If Cody and Seth win, the rest of the Bloodline is barred from ringside when the Tribal Chief and the American Nightmare battle for the title the following night. If they lose, it’s Bloodline Rules for their match. It remains to be determined whether or not they accept the new proposal. Meanwhile, as first broken by the Associated Press, Paul Heyman will be part of this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class. The Wiseman will be inducted in Philadelphia, the home of his former promotion, Extreme Championship Wrestling, which is credited for shaping the sport by offering more athleticism from competitors as well as violent matches.
Virgil and Ole Anderson. (Courtesy: WWE)
In Memoriam
Two legends of the ring passed away this past week. Virgil – his real name being Michael Jones – was known for his time in WWE being the bodyguard of the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, as well as in WCW where he had a stint in the nWo. He passed away on Febuary 28 at the age of 61.
Ole Anderson was known as the founding member of the Four Horsemen. His demeanor and tough attitude was on full display as he bounced across the AWA, Jim Crockett Promotions, and its successor WCW. The former tag team champion died on Febuary 26. He was 81.
Pro Sports Fans would like to extend their condolences to their families, friends, and fans.