Sting
Real Name - Steve Borden
Birthdate - 3/20/59
6'2" 260 lbs. - Venice Beach, CA
Aliases - Steve Borden, Flash
Athletic background - Bodybuilding
Teachers - Red Bastien
Professional background - California(`85), UWF(`86-`87), JCP(`87-`91), WCW(`91-`01), WWA(`02)
Groups - Power Team, Hyatt & Hot Stuff International, Four Horsemen, Dudes with Attitudes, nWo Wolfpack
Career Highlights - n/a
Peak Years - `87-`93
Finisher(s) -
- Scorpion Deathlock
- Scorpion Death Drop
- Flying Body Press
Favorites -
- Stinger Splash
- Jumping Sitting Faceslam
- Press Slam
- Dropkick
- Backfist
Ringwork Rating -
move set - 7
science - 2
aerial - 4
power - 8
strikes - 5
Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 7
selling - 6
bumping - 6
heat - 9
carrying - 5
push - 9
legacy - 6
Serious Injuries - Knee (Required Surgery)
Place in History - Sting was easily the biggest babyface in WCW's ten year history. His longevity in that spot shows great dedication since WCW was always the #2 company. It paid off later though with Sting getting the push of a lifetime in the company's short reign on top. Sting began as a musclehead a little more, he honed his skills carefully though and in a short time was one of the most carriable babyfaces around. This allowed him to have excellent programs with talented heels like Ric Flair, Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader. While his peak years were in his colorful outfits, painted face and spiked blonde hair days, most remember him for his second gimmick. The lone wolf Sting dressed in a manner modeled after "The Crow" was masterfully pushed and had one of WCW's biggest matches meeting "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan at Starrcade `97. Though his best days were behind him and he had few more quality matches, Sting's character was at its strongest. Many would call him the star of WCW and with very good reason.