Steven Borden’s AEW pay-per-view debut ended in frightening fashion at All Out on September 26, 2026, after a collision with Kevin Knight prompted a referee stoppage and a trip to the hospital.
Borden teamed with Darby Allin against Kevin Knight and Kyle Fletcher of the Don Callis Family in a match to determine the new No. 1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at NOW Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Late in the contest, Borden suffered what multiple outlets described as a scary landing following the collision with Knight, and the referee stopped the match rather than allow it to continue.
Ringside News reported that Borden was rushed to the hospital after the stoppage, with a subsequent update indicating he was conscious and responsive and that a doctor had arrived at the hospital. Tony Schiavone then delivered a further update from ringside, telling viewers that Borden had undergone a CAT scan and that the encouraging news was he was talking and asking about the match.
No promotion has issued a diagnosis or timeline for Borden, and the outcome of the No. 1 contenders match remains unresolved following the stoppage.
