Who Is Sting In Wwe?

Sting is a former professional wrestler who is now a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. He is best known for his time in WCW, where he was a multi-time world champion. He has also had success in TNA and WWE.

Introduction

Sting, real name Steve Borden, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Borden is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, having held 35 championships throughout his career. He is a six-time world champion, having won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship five times and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once.

Early life and career

Sting, whose real name is Steve Borden, was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 20, 1959. He began his professional wrestling career in 1985, and by the late 1980s he was one of the most popular wrestlers in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). In 1991, he joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he became one of the company’s top stars. He wrestled for WCW until 2001, when he left the company after it was purchased by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

In 2014, Sting made his WWE debut, and he has since participated in several high-profile matches. He is a two-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a WWE Hall of Famer.

Professional wrestling

Sting (born Steve Borden on March 20, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder. He is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract. Sting is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, having waged some of the most prominent feuds and storylines in the history of the sport. During his 31-year career with WWE (WCW and TNA), he held a total of 25 championships, including 21 between WWE and WCW, across a number of different promotions.

Personal life

Sting (born Steve Borden on March 20, 1959) is an American professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder. He is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract.

Borden was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Westside High School and played football and basketball. After graduation, he worked various jobs including construction, oilfield work and bodyguard for nightclubs. Borden began wrestling in 1986 as “Flash” Gorden in Power Team USA. In 1987, he joined Power Team USA’s rival faction, the Blade Runners. In 1988, Borden debuted as “Sting” in the UWF after Jim Herd rejected the name “Flash”. Borden eventually turned heel in 1989 and formed the tag team Pretty Wonderful with Kevin Sullivan.

In 1991, Sting joined WCW and became one of its most popular stars. He feuded with Ric Flair for much of 1992 and defeated him for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade 1992. Sting held the title for over six months before losing it to Big Van Vader at SuperBrawl III in 1993. He regained the title from Vader at Halloween Havoc later that year and held it until losing to Hollywood Hulk Hogan at Bash at the Beach 1994. Sting then took a hiatus from WCW to heal from nagging injuries.

In 1996, Sting made his triumphant return to WCW at Uncensored 1996 by attacking Hulk Hogan. This led to a feud between the two which culminated in a match at Starrcade 1997 which Sting won. In 1998, Sting cashed in his “Insurance Policy” (a contract guaranteeing him a WCW World Heavyweight Championship match) and defeated The Giant for the title at SuperBrawl VIII. He lost the title to Diamond Dallas Page at Halloween Havoc later that year but won it back from him at Starrcade 1999 after Page was injured by Goldberg.

Sting vacated the title due to injury in 2000 and took another hiatus from WCW. In 2001, he made his final appearance for WCW on an episode of Nitro before signing with WWE in January 2014.

Filmography

Sting (born Steve Borden on March 20, 1959) is an American former professional wrestler, actor, author and current WWE hall of famer. His 34-year career spans several promotions, most notably in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.

Sting’s impact is felt throughout the professional wrestling world; his matches against The nWo in 1997 are considered among the best ever, his entrance at Survivor Series 1996 was voted the greatest moment in Survivor Series history in a WWE poll, his Lex Luger-refereed match against Ric Flair at Starrcade 1997 was named Match of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated, and his feud with The Undertaker is considered one of the best ever. In 2011, he was ranked No. 4 on E&C’s Top 500 list. He has held 15 championships throughout his career: the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once,[10] WCW International World Heavyweight Championship four times,[nb 1] United States Heavyweight Championship six times,[nb 2] Television Championship once,[12] WCW World Tag Team Championship five times – twice with Lex Luger and three times with Kurt Angle – and the TNA Global Title once.[13][14][15][16] Borden is one of only two men – along with Ric Flair – to have held all three major heavyweight titles currently promoted by WWE: WCW/World Heavyweight Championship, WWE United States Champion and WWE Universal Champion; he also held all three while they were promoted by their respective companies at their peak.

Discography

Sting (born Steve Borden on March 20, 1959) is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder better known by his ring name Sting. Sting is currently signed to WWE under a legends contract. Borden is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, having had a successful career in WCW and TNA.

Sting has held 15 championships throughout his career, including the WCW World Heavyweight Championship five times and the NWA/TNA World Heavyweight Championship six times. He was inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame in 2012 and the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016. Borden was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Throughout high school and college, he played football and basketball. In 1976, Borden was working out with Dwayne Johnson at Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach, California when Johnson suggested that Borden should try professional wrestling.

In 1984, after training with Rollin’ George Rubinski for six months, Sting made his debut for Power Team USA in Dallas, Texas. He then wrestled for various promotions on the Texas independent circuit throughout 1985 and 1986 before being recruited by Bill Watts to join his Mid-South Wrestling (now known as Universal Wrestling Federation) territory in 1986. In Mid-South / UWF, Sting formed The Blade Runners stable with Lex Luger and Ricky Morton; however, Luger left UWF by the end of 1986 to join Jim Crockett Promotions’ World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Sting then feuded with Richard Seal for several months before teaming up with Eddie Gilbert as The Lightning Express to win the Central States Tag Team Championship from Larry Zbyszko & Tito Santana at UWF Fury Hour on May 3, 1987.”

Awards and nominations

Throughout his career, Sting has won 17 championships. He is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a record 11-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a one-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time WCW World Tag Team Champion. He is also the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame inductee.

See also

-List of WWE alumni
-List of current WWE personnel
-WWE NXT
-WWE Performance Center

References

-Sting (born Steven James Williams on October 2, 1959) is an American professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder. He is signed to WWE under a Legends Contract.

-In wrestling, Sting is known for his time spent as the flagship star of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he performed under his real name and held titles including the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on six occasions. He is a graduate of West Texas State University, where he played football.

-Sting was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014. His induction speech was delivered by longtime friend and fellow professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan.