Overview

• Press materials confirm Borden’s first in‑ring appearance will be part of the 52W Hardway exhibit in New York City on October 3 and October 10.
• Darby Allin, Borden’s primary mentor, is scheduled to compete and is organizing the card for the gallery-based shows.
• Announced participants include Killer Kross, AR Fox, Timothy Thatcher, Sid Ellington, and Kiran Grey alongside surprise musical performances.
• Borden has trained over the past year with Allin and, as previously reported, worked with Adam Copeland and FTR following Sting’s 2024 retirement.
• His presentation remains undecided, with coverage noting it is unclear whether he will invoke his father’s persona or debut a distinct character in this smaller setting.