Bios
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
-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
Supplemental Information
Spotlight in History
- 1973 Rip Tyler & Eddie Sullivan def. The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 1985 Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 2003 El Sufamilico def. Ichiban [1st] for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
- 2008 Damon Windsor def. Havoc for the SWCW Heavyweight Champion
- 2008 Miss Sheila def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
Week of Sun 04-28 to Sat: 05-04
- 04-28 1954 Red Berry def. Whitey Whittler for the TSW Tri-State Champion
- 04-28 1976 Ted DiBiase & Dick Murdoch def. Buck Robley & Bob Slaughter for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 04-28 1980 Kevin Von Erich def. Toru Tanaka for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 04-28 1989 The Simpson Brothers (Steve Simpson & Shaun Simpson) def. Beauty & The Beast (Terrance M. Garvin & The Beast [2nd]) for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Champion
- 04-28 2000 Heather Savage def. Jenna Love for the OPW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 04-28 2002 Summer Rain became the OCW Oklahoma Womens Champion
- 04-28 2007 Eric Rose def. Jersey Devil for the UWF06 Light Heavyweight Champion
- 04-28 2007 Joe Herell became the UWF06 Violent Division Champion
- 04-28 2017 Brandon Groom def. Sam Stackhouse for the BPPW Oklahoma Champion
- 04-28 2018 Dusty Gold def. Wesley Crane for the UWE United States Champion
- 04-29 2006 AWOL def. Michael York for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2006 Natural Born Sinners (Appolyon & El Lotus) def. Pretty Young Things (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
- 04-29 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 04-29 2006 Carnage def. Rexx Reed for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 04-29 2007 Aaron Neil def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
- 04-29 2007 Brad Michaels def. Ryan Davidson for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2007 Bad Boy & Outlaw became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 04-29 2011 The Unknown & Johnny USA def. Michael H & Mr. Big for the NCW Tag Team Champions
- 04-29 2011 Mr. Big became the NCW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2012 Sam Stackhouse def. Prophet for the BYEW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2012 Rage Logan became the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2012 Nemesis (Damien Morte & Damon Windsor) became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 04-29 2017 Aaron Anders became the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 04-30 1954 Frenchy Roy became the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 04-30 1955 Ricki Starr became the TSW Oklahoma Champion
- 04-30 2004 Shadow of Death def. Terry Montana for the TPW Hardcore Champion
- 04-30 2011 Ryan Reed def. Rolling Thunder for the UWE United States Champion
- 04-30 2011 Ray Martinez def. Ryan Reed for the UWE United States Champion
- 04-30 2016 Ray Martinez became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-30 2022 Clayton Bloodstone def. Ky-Ote for the NCWO Choctaw Nation Champion
- 04-30 2023 El Gallardo/El Vaquero def. Cappuccino Jones for the BPW Lion Heart Champion
- 04-30 2023 Heavyweight Grappling (Dan Webber & Morrison) def. Subject To Death (Cade Fite & Leo Fox) for the BPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 05-01 1981 Super Destroyer def. Jim Garvin for the MSW Louisiana Champion
- 05-01 2016 Skylar Slice def. Nikki Knight for the MSWA Ladies Champion
- 05-01 2021 Fuel def. Derek James for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
- 05-02 1964 Mike Clancy & Al Lovelock def. Karol Krauser & Stan Pulaski for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-02 1969 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 05-02 1977 Stan Hansen def. Dick Murdoch for the TSW North American Champion
- 05-02 1984 Krusher Khrushchev became the MSW Television Champion
- 05-02 1984 The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) def. The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 05-02 2009 Ozzy Hendrix def. Shank for the SWCW Luchadore Champion
- 05-02 2015 Gail Kim became the IWR Diamonds Champion
- 05-02 2015 Kareem Sadat became the BCW Independent Hardcore Champion
- 05-02 2021 Drake Gallows def. Blade [2nd] for the AIWF National Champion
- 05-03 1973 Rip Tyler & Eddie Sullivan def. The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-03 1985 Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 05-03 2003 El Sufamilico def. Ichiban [1st] for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-03 2008 Damon Windsor def. Havoc for the SWCW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-03 2008 Miss Sheila def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 05-03 2014 Sam Stackhouse def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
- 05-04 1953 Mike Clancy def. Karl Von Poppenheim for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 05-04 1968 Danny Hodge & Skandar Akbar became the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-04 1969 Jerry Miller & Jim Osborne def. Danny Little Bear & Frank Dalton for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champion
- 05-04 1973 Blackjack Mulligan def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 05-04 1986 Kerry Von Erich & Lance Von Erich & Steve Simpson def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 05-04 1986 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Lance Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 05-04 1987 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
- 05-04 2003 Ichiban [1st]/Rocco Valentino def. El Sufamilico for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-04 2013 Tim Rockwell def. Daemon Storm for the UWE United States Champion
- Lily McKenzie May 3rd Today!
- Lester Welch May 3rd Today!
- Johnny Humble May 3rd Today!
- Bull Schmitt May 4th
- El Hijo del Mascara Sagrada May 4th
- Malik Mayfield May 4th
- Pat O'Dowdy May 5th
- Maria Brigitte May 5th
- Princess Victoria May 5th
- Miss Diss Lexia May 5th
- El Matador Dos May 5th
- Shane Rawls May 5th
- Olivier Vegos May 5th
- El Gallardo May 5th
- Bill Watts May 5th
- Zane Morris May 5th
- Claire Watson May 6th
- Hercules May 7th
- Richie Adams May 8th
- Jake Danielsson May 9th
- Rook Tyler May 10th
- Tito Santana May 10th
- Sunny War Cloud May 10th
- Billy Brown May 10th
- Jerry Brown May 10th
- Psycho May 11th
- Big J May 11th
- Charming Charles May 11th
- Brock Baker May 12th
- Bill Howard May 12th
- Sol Yang May 12th
- Sensei Jamo May 12th
- Dave Ryda May 13th
- Prince Mahalli May 13th
- Stan Kowalski May 13th
- Payton Scott May 13th
- Danny Hodge May 13th
- Maggie Rae May 13th
- Little Boy Blue May 13th
- Karl Krupp May 13th
- Lars Manderson May 13th
- Pete Maguire May 13th
- Big Van Vader May 14th
- Shawn Bragan May 14th
- C. M. Burnham May 14th
- Robert Fuller May 14th
- Steve Williams May 14th
- Tommy Rogers May 14th
- Scott Irwin May 14th
- Erwin IV May 15th
- Joe Cuedo May 15th
- Andrew Bridge May 15th
- Oscar Amazing May 15th
- Kevin Von Erich May 15th
- Koko May 15th
- Buddy Knox May 16th
- Buddy Roberts May 16th
- Ryan Martin May 16th
- Alan Jefferson May 16th
- Ryker James May 16th
Most Active Members
- Striker
- Michael York
- The Mayne Event
- cphs_sweethearts
- Talon
Oklafan Quiz
When Sting first started in Mid-South he was one-half of The Blade Runners. Who was his partner Blade Runner Rock?
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