Newly Retired Wrestler Sting Making Appearance in Upstate New York
Pro wrestling legend Sting may have wrestled his final match, but retirement won't find him sitting on the couch-- he's already lined up a big appearance in Upstate New York this summer.
NICKEL CITY COMIC CON • JUNE 28 - JUNE 30
Sting will be part of an all-star lineup of celebrity guests appearing at this year's Nickel City Comic Con, taking place at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at 153 Franklin Street in Buffalo, New York:
NCC is Upstate NY’s Largest Pop Culture and Comic Book Convention.
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Sting will specifically be appearing at the event on Sunday.
Tickets are $25 for the Friday pass, $40 for the Saturday pass, $30 for the Sunday pass, and $60 for the 3-day pass. Upgrades and VIP packages are available as well. Find out more about Nickel City Comic Con here.
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In addition to Sting, other wrestlers scheduled to appear are Kane, Rob Van Dam and Kurt Angle.
'THE ICON'
After months of buildup, the 61-year-old Sting wrestled his final match on Sunday, March 3rd at All Elite Wrestling (AEW)'s Revolution event. Despite taking a few scary-looking bumps, Sting and his tag team partner Darby Allin emerged victorious in the main event.
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