Steven Borden Jr. wins NJPW debut at Academy Showcase
Sting’s son, Steven Borden Jr., made his NJPW debut last weekend in a tag team match.
YouTuber Bighorn Blockbuster shared a vlog about the NJPW Academy 3rd Anniversary Showcase. The event took place at NJPW’s LA Dojo on March 21. Borden teamed with Allan Breeze against Hitt & Vin Parker.
Breeze and Parker kicked off the match and a struggle of supremacy began with their multiple attempts to wear down each other. Borden and Hitt were tagged in simultaneously, but despite Hitt’s overtowering physique, Borden managed to gain the upper hand. He took a few brutal slams during the bout but sustained momentum.
Borden paid tribute to his father with his in-ring moves and eventually pinned Parker to get the win for his team.
Borden made his wrestling debut in October 2025 and competed in a few AEW dark matches and ROH tapings. Earlier this year, NJPW’s Fred Rosser announced that he was training Borden. Tony Khan is also cited to have an interest in signing the second-generation wrestler.
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