WWE Hall of Famer and WCW legend Sting had one of the most storied careers in pro wrestling history, but there is one company he is particularly grateful for gi

Despite spending years in various major promotions including WCW, TNA and WWE, it appears that Sting holds his AEW stint closest to his heart.

While speaking to Going Ringside in a new interview, Sting was asked if he ever thought he would be in the wrestling industry for over four decades, with the Hall Of Famer noting that he never understood old guys hanging around in the industry.

Sting also praised AEW president Tony Khan, crediting him as a driving force behind the success of his farewell run. He added, “He was the best. He was phenomenal. He treated me like gold the whole way through. If it wasn’t for Tony, I wouldn’t have had the run that I had — and Darby, my partner.”

Matt Hardy has shared the ring with Sting and The Undertaker and knows them personally, and he has explained which of the two legends had the better career.

Their best match of many great outings came in the main event of Starrcade 1992. Both men worked earlier in the night to advance to the finals of the BattleBowl tournament. Vader scored the victory over Sting to keep his dominant run going and extend the feud into 1993.