8 Times AEW's Tony Khan Was A GOD-TIER Booker

8. Sting's Entire AEW Run

Virtually everything about Sting's AEW run was perfect. Sting's arrival during the pandemic was completely unexpected. No reports, and no "Fightful Select understands..." came before his debut at Winter Is Coming on December 2nd, 2020. Just an entrance theme that perfectly captured his vibe and undeniable aura. He sided instantly with Darby Allin and that relationship would blossom across 4 glorious years. 

From that moment, there were non-stop incredible moments and matches, as Tony Khan and AEW restored the legacy of an all-time great after WWE did what they could to undermine his brilliance. Moxley and Kingston collectively marked out when in a tag team with him. CM Punk and Darby Allin donned face-paint that paid tribute to Stinger for an iconic AEW Dynamite match against MJF and FTR, and Sting dived off more scaffolding than any sane man should. Everything he did felt awesome.

To cap it all off, Sting had arguably the finest send-off in pro wrestling history. Darby Allin and Sting were a match made in heaven from the start. A young man who has an iron-clad bond with AEW's audience, and a veteran who introduced his daredevil partner to older generations. Teaming up against The Young Bucks at Revolution 2024, Sting went out with a glorious victory in a match that made fans feel emotion in the way that only pro wrestling can.