Sting

Known as: Sting, Blade Runner Flash, Flash
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Sting, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Steve James Borden Sr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 20, 1959, and he is currently 66 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for All Elite Wrestling.

Sting is a 14-time World Champion, and has won a total of 22 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a WCW Triple Crown Champion.

Sting was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as an individual, in the TNA / Impact Hall of Fame in 2012 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2018 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Sting Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameSteve James Borden Sr.
  • Ring Names
    • Sting (June 1, 1986 - March 3, 2024)
    • Blade Runner Flash (March 14, 1986 - June 14, 1986)
    • Flash (November 1, 1985 - March 13, 1986)
  • Born March 20, 1959 (age 66)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOmaha, Nebraska
  • Billed From
    • Venice Beach, California
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Stinger; The Icon; The Franchise; The Vigilante; The Man They Call Sting

Career History

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (October 20, 2024 - Present)
    • Part Time Wrestler (December 2, 2020 - March 3, 2024)
    • Ambassador (September 21, 2015 - May 12, 2020)
    • General Manager (October 20, 2011 - March 22, 2012)
    • Wrestler (November 1, 1985 - April 2, 2016)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWOctober 20, 2024Present
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWDecember 2, 2020March 3, 2024
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWENovember 23, 2014May 12, 2020
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNADecember 11, 2005January 23, 2014
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJuly 21, 2004January 22, 2005
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJune 18, 2003March 31, 2004
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWNovember 21, 1988March 26, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight September 18, 1991September 23, 1996
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 10, 1987December 31, 1990
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight June 3, 1989June 8, 1989
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 24, 1987November 20, 1988
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFMarch 2, 1986December 26, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 19, 1987May 22, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Continental Wrestling AssociationCWANovember 25, 1985January 21, 1986

  • Images History

    Dec 2020
    Dec 2020
    Nov 2014
    Nov 2014
    Mar 2012
    Mar 2012
    Jul 2011
    Jul 2011
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Oct 2008
    Oct 2008
    Dec 2005
    Dec 2005
    Mar 1999
    Mar 1999
    Jun 1998
    Jun 1998
    Oct 1996
    Oct 1996
    Jul 1996
    Jul 1996
    May 1991
    May 1991
    Nov 1987
    Nov 1987
    Mar 1986
    Mar 1986
    Nov 1985
    Nov 1985

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceOctober 10, 2010March 3, 2024
    HeelOctober 23, 2008October 9, 2010
    FaceNovember 21, 1999October 22, 2008
    HeelSeptember 12, 1999November 20, 1999
    FaceMay 31, 1987September 11, 1999
    HeelJanuary 2, 1986May 30, 1987
    FaceNovember 1, 1985January 1, 1986

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW Mid CardDecember 2, 2020March 3, 2024
    WWE InjuredNeck injurySeptember 21, 2015April 2, 2016
    WWE Upper CardAugust 24, 2015September 20, 2015
    WWE InactiveHiatusMarch 30, 2015August 23, 2015
    WWE Upper CardChallenge to Triple HJanuary 19, 2015March 29, 2015
    WWE InactiveNovember 24, 2014January 18, 2015
    WWE Upper CardNovember 23, 2014November 23, 2014
    TNA Upper CardApril 25, 2013January 23, 2014
    TNA InactiveKayfabe walkoutMarch 11, 2013April 24, 2013
    TNA Upper CardJanuary 3, 2013March 10, 2013
    TNA InactiveStoryline injuryNovember 9, 2012January 2, 2013
    TNA Upper CardFebruary 9, 2012November 8, 2012
    TNA Mid CardGM of TNAOctober 20, 2011February 8, 2012
    TNA Upper CardMarch 3, 2011October 19, 2011
    TNA InactiveKayfabe walkoutOctober 15, 2010March 2, 2011
    TNA Upper CardAugust 5, 2010October 14, 2010
    TNA InactiveStoryline suspensionJune 25, 2010August 4, 2010
    TNA Upper CardMarch 8, 2010June 24, 2010
    TNA InactiveImpending return/cameoJanuary 4, 2010March 7, 2010
    TNA InactivePotential retirementOctober 19, 2009January 3, 2010
    TNA Upper CardJuly 13, 2008October 18, 2009
    TNA InactiveHiatusMay 12, 2008July 12, 2008
    TNA Mid CardMarch 27, 2008May 11, 2008
    TNA InactiveBreak from the ringNovember 12, 2007March 26, 2008
    TNA Upper CardMarch 12, 2006November 11, 2007
    TNA InactiveFake retirement angleJanuary 28, 2006March 11, 2006
    TNA Upper CardJanuary 1, 2006January 27, 2006
    TNA InactiveImpending return/cameoDecember 11, 2005December 31, 2005
    TNA Upper CardMarch 31, 2004March 31, 2004
    TNA InactiveHiatusDecember 18, 2003March 30, 2004
    TNA Upper CardNovember 5, 2003December 17, 2003
    TNA InactiveInterviews with Mike TenayJune 19, 2003November 4, 2003
    TNA Mid CardJune 18, 2003June 18, 2003
    WCW Upper CardMarch 26, 2001March 26, 2001
    WCW InactiveKayfabe injuries from SteinerNovember 17, 2000March 25, 2001
    WCW Upper CardFebruary 28, 2000November 16, 2000
    WCW InactiveBrief cameo to intimidate LugerJanuary 24, 2000February 27, 2000
    WCW InjuredInjuries from steel chair/batDecember 20, 1999January 23, 2000
    WCW Upper CardMarch 29, 1999December 19, 1999
    WCW InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyJanuary 2, 1999March 28, 1999
    WCW InactiveKayfabe injuriesOctober 26, 1998January 1, 1999
    WCW Upper CardOctober 21, 1998October 25, 1998
    WCW InactiveEnd of “Surfer” StingSeptember 24, 1996October 20, 1998
    WCW Upper CardNovember 20, 1995September 23, 1996
    WCW Mid CardApril 22, 1995November 19, 1995
    WCW Upper CardMay 19, 1990April 21, 1995
    WCW InjuredKnee injuryFebruary 7, 1990May 18, 1990
    WCW Upper CardDecember 13, 1989February 6, 1990
    WCW Mid CardNovember 21, 1988December 12, 1989

  • Finishers

    • Scorpion Death Drop - Inverted DDT (October 21, 1996 - March 3, 2024)
    • Scorpion Deathlock - Sharpshooter (June 3, 1989 - March 3, 2024)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Arrival" by Mikey Rukus - Single (December 2, 2020 - March 3, 2024)
    • Theme Song"Out from the Shadows" by Jim Johnston - Single (November 23, 2014 - April 3, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Slay Me" by Dale Oliver - Single (April 13, 2006 - January 23, 2014)
    • Theme Song"The Main Event Mafia" by Dale Oliver - with Main Event Mafia - Team (June 13, 2013 - November 7, 2013)
    • Theme Song"The Main Event Mafia" by Dale Oliver - with Main Event Mafia - Team (October 23, 2008 - June 23, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Seek & Destroy (Live at Woodstock 1999)" by Metallica - Single (June 1, 1999 - March 26, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Wolfpac Theme" by C-Murder & Jimmy Hart - with nWo Wolfpac - Team (June 1, 1998 - October 25, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Crow/Sting" by Jimmy Hart - Single (June 1, 1996 - May 31, 1999)
    • Theme Song"Man Called Sting" by Jimmy Hart - Single (January 1, 1993 - May 31, 1996)
    • Theme Song"Turbo Charged/Rattlesnake Whip" - Single (June 1, 1989 - December 31, 1992)
    • Theme Song"Snake City Rock" - Single (November 26, 1987 - May 31, 1989)
    • Theme Song"Everybody Wants You" by Billy Squier - Single (March 14, 1986 - December 14, 1987)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    World Championship Wrestling

    World Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance & Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    All Elite Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 3 UWF World Tag Team Championship (2 with Eddie Gilbert, 1 with Rick Steiner)

    World Wrestling All Stars

    • 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WCW Battlebowl Battle Royal Winner (1991)
    • WCW European Cup Winner (1994, 2000)
    • WCW Iron Man Tournament Winner (1989)
    • WCW Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Winner (1988 - with Lex Luger)
    • WCW King of Cable Tournament Winner (1992)
    • WCW London Lethal Lottery Tag Team Tournament Winner (2000 – with Scott Steiner)
    • WCW United States Championship Tournamen Winner (1991, 1995)
    • WWE Slammy Award - "This is Awesome" Moment of the Year (2014 - for debuting to help Team Cena defeat Team Authority at Survivor Series)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Surprise Return of the Year (2015)
    • AEW Dynamite Award - Biggest Surprise (2020 – for debuting in AEW at Winter Is Yukio Mishima
    • TNA Inspirational Superstar of the Year (2007)
    • TNA Match of the Year (2007 - vs. Kurt Angle at Bound for Glory; 2009 - vs. AJ Styles at Bound for Glory)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award (2024)
    • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1990)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1991 - with Lex Luger vs. The Steiner Brothers, WCW SuperBrawl)
    • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1991, 1992, 1994, 1997)
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1988)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1990)
    • PWI Comeback of the Year (2006, 2011, 2014)
    • PWI Stanley Weston Award (2023)
    • 1° in the PWI 500 (1992)
    • 15° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
    • WON Match of the Year (1988 - vs. Ric Flair at WCW Clash of the Champions I)
    • WON Most Charismatic (1988, 1992)
    • WON Most Improved (1988)
    • WON Best Babyface (1992)

Teams & Relations

Sting '91 Games Appearances (30)

WWE Main Series (6/26)

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WWE 2K19
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Other Games (24)

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Immortals
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TNA iMPACT!
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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Wcw Backstage Assault
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Wcw Mayhem
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Wcw Nwo Thunder
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Wcw Nwo Revenge
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Wcw Nitro
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Wcw Nwo World Tour
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