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Sting
Nickname: The Stinger, The Icon, The Insane Icon, The Vigilante
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 252 lbs
From: Venice Beach, CA
Birthday: Mar 20th
Pro Debut: 1985
Aliases: Steve "Flash" Borden, Flash of The Freedom Fighters, Basher of The Blade Runners, Sting of The Blade Runners, Steve Borden
Feds Worked For: AEW, IWR, NWA, NWA-TNA, TNA, UWF, WCW, WWE, Asistencia, Asesoria y Administracion (Mexico), Hawaiian Championship Wrestling (HI), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (Korea), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Pro Wrestling NOAH (Japan), World Wrestling All-Stars (Ireland/Australia/Switzerland),
Finisher: Scorpion Death Lock
Signature Moves: Stinger Splash, Scorpion Death Drop, Frog Splash, Dropkick, Muta Lock, Single Arm Bulldog
Career Highlights: -AEW World Tag Team Champion (w/ Darby Allin)
-NWA United States Champion
-NWA World Champion (2x)
-NWA World Television Champion
-TNA World Champion (4x)
-TNA World Tag Team Champion (w/ Kurt Angle)
-UWF Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ Eddie Gilbert; 1 w/ Rick Steiner)
-WCW International Champion
-WCW United States Champion
-WCW World Champion (6x)
-WCW World Tag Team Champion (3x; 1 each w/ Lex Luger, The Giant, & Kevin Nash)
-WWA Champion
-1988 Winner of the NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup (w/ Lex Luger)
-1989 Winner of the NWA Iron Man Tournament at Starrcade '89
-1991 Winner of WCW Battle Bowl
-1992 Winner of WCW King of Cable
-1994 Winner of WCW European Cup
-2000 Winner of WCW European Cup
Affiliates: Rick Bassman, Garland Donoho, Mark Miller, Jim Hellwig/Blade Runner Rock, Eddie Gilbert, Missy Hyatt, John Tatum, Jack Victory, Rick Steiner, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Kevin Nash, Konnan, Abyss, Kurt Angle, Buddy Wayne, Darby Allin
Notable Feuds: Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Paul Roma, Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Steve McMichael, Terry Funk, The Great Muta, Lex Luger, Scott Hall, Hulk Hogan, The Giant, Rick Steiner, Vampiro, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, Christian Cage, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley
Other Facts: -Father-in-law of pro wrestler Jael
-Although billed from Venice Beach, CA he was born and raised in Omaha, NE
-Sometimes billed as hailing from Every Man's Nightmare
-Originally supposed to be the 3rd member of the nWo at their formation at Bash At the Beach 1996 before Hulk Hogan proposed taking that position himself.
-Starred in three movies "The Real Reason Men Commit Crimes", "Shutterspeed" and the bio-pic "Sting: Moment of Truth" in addition to appearing in TV shows like "The Nightmare Room", "Walker Texas Ranger", and "Thunder In Paradise"
-Also appeared in the movie "Ready To Rumble" in 2000 playing himself
-Has appeared as a guest host on the religious TV show "Praise The Lord"
-Only man to hold the NWA, WCW & TNA World Titles.
-Only man to beat Hulk Hogan 3 times for World Titles. He won the WCW World Title from Hogan at Starcade '97 and Fall Brawl '99 and also beat Hogan for the vacant WCW World Title at SuperBrawl VII
-Was undefeated during his entire AEW run
-Published his autobiography "Sting: Moment of Truth" in 2004
-Former member of Power Team USA
-Former member of Hyatt & Hotstuff International
-Former member of The Four Horsemen
-Former member of nWo Wolfpack
-Former member of The Millionaire's Club
-Former member of The Main Event Mafia
-Former General Manager of TNA
-Voted Wrestler of the Year by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1990
-Voted Most Popular Wrestler by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1991, 1992, 1994, and 1997
-Voted Most Improved Wrestler by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1988
-Voted Inspirational Wrestler of the Year by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1990
-Won the Match of Year Award as voted by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1991 (w/ Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner)
-Won the Comeback of the Year Award as voted by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 2006
-Inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame (now Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame) in 2012
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2018
-Ranked #5 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked #1 in the 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked #4 in the 1993 PWI 500
-Ranked #8 in the 1994 PWI 500
-Ranked #3 in the 1995 PWI 500
-Ranked #3 in the 1996 PWI 500
-Ranked #12 in the 1998 PWI 500
-Ranked #12 in the 1999 PWI 500
-Ranked #26 in the 2000 PWI 500
-Ranked #26 in the 2006 PWI 500
-Ranked #19 in the 2007 PWI 500
-Ranked #84 in the 2008 PWI 500
-Ranked #9 in the 2009 PWI 500
-Ranked #60 in the 2010 PWI 500
-Ranked #21 in the 2011 PWI 500
-Ranked #35 in the 2012 PWI 500
-Ranked #46 in the 2013 PWI 500
-Ranked #173 in the PWI 500
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Spotlight in History
- 1984 Chris Adams became the WCCW Television Champion
- 2009 Sage became the SWCW Art of War Champion
- 2011 Jake O'Brien def. Robbie Awesome for the MERC Patriot Champion
- 2011 The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 2011 Jake O'Brien became the SRPW Patriot Champion
- 2011 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Champions
- 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Champion
- 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Champion
- 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Champion
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- 06-09 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-09 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-09 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 06-09 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
- 06-09 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 06-09 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-09 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-09 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Champion
- 06-09 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Champion
- 06-10 1979 Bruiser Brody def. Mark Lewin for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-10 1985 Tim Brooks def. Scott Casey for the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-10 2006 Dexter Hardaway became the AACW Mid-American Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-10 2023 MLP became the XDWF New GenX Champion
- 06-11 1984 Chris Adams became the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-11 2009 Sage became the SWCW Art of War Champion
- 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien def. Robbie Awesome for the MERC Patriot Champion
- 06-11 2011 The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien became the SRPW Patriot Champion
- 06-11 2011 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 06-11 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 06-11 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Champions
- 06-11 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Champion
- 06-11 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Champion
- 06-11 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Champion
- 06-12 1982 The Spoiler def. Frank Dusek for the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-12 2009 El Latino became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-12 2021 Brawler Morrison def. Blade [2nd] for the UWO Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 1960 Tony Borne def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-13 1969 Chuck Karbo became the TSW North American Champion
- 06-13 1978 Karl Krupp became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-13 1998 The Bad Boys (Splash Jackson & Bull Schmitt) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 06-13 2008 Brent Albright def. Slam Shady for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 06-13 2008 Josh Michaels became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2009 The Canadian Red Devil became the ComPro Showtime Champion
- 06-13 2015 Seth Angel & Adrian Dell def. Nemesis (Bobby Starr & Damien Morte) for the ComPro Tag Team Champions
- 06-13 2015 Killista def. Paul Puertorico for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 06-13 2015 Rolling Thunder def. Michael Duplanti for the NAW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2015 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Queens Champion
- 06-13 2015 Michael Wolf def. Jake O'Brien for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2015 Jake O'Brien def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 1970 Fritz Von Erich def. Boris Malenko for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 1982 Fritz Von Erich def. King Kong Bundy for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 2004 Team Shenanigans (Tyler Bateman & Kenny Campbell) def. Li'l Joe & Al Farat for the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 06-14 2008 Kenny Campbell became the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 06-14 2008 Nathan Sensation & Striker def. The New Age Syndicate (Shawn Sanders & Scott Sanders) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 06-14 2008 Anarchy [2nd] def. The Enforcer for the SECW Tri-State Champion
- 06-14 2008 Dane Griffin def. Mo'Body Gillespie for the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 06-14 2009 El Super Colibri became the TAP Adrenaline Champion
- 06-14 2009 Reckless def. The Canadian Red Devil for the TAP Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 2009 Shane Morbid def. Jon Cross for the TAP Oklahoma Heritage Champion
- 06-14 2013 Clint Cox became the BPPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-14 2014 The Rising (Justin Riker & Abel) def. Psycho Sawyer & Diamond for the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-14 2014 Omega X (Brett Stopp & X-Static) def. The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
- 06-15 1982 King Kong Bundy became the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-15 2003 Tyler Bateman def. Jef Tiger for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 06-15 2003 John O'Malley def. Tyler Bateman for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 06-15 2008 El Culo Intruso def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 06-15 2018 Sam Stackhouse def. Abyss for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
- 06-15 2019 Double D became the WFC Heavyweight Champion
- 06-15 2019 Prince Mahalli def. Damon Windsor for the WCR Revolutionary Champion
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Most Active Members
- Striker
- Michael York
- The Mayne Event
- cphs_sweethearts
- Talon
Current Champions
Native American Wrestling
Heavyweight Champion
J. R. Orullian
- Indigenous Land Champion: Billie the Kiid
- Openweight Champion: Michael Duplanti
- Tag Team Champions: Mike Gunnz & Stephen Nitro