6 WWE Attitude Era Superstars and 1 WCW Legend wrestling in AEW  

#7 Sting

Sting, the man who resisted WWE for years, was the heart and soul of WCW. He was on the first WCW Monday Nitro and the last one as well. Many never thought Sting would be an active character on TV, let alone an in-ring performer. So far, his tenure in AEW pays homage to his past and the lineage that he brings with him.

One of Sting's nicknames was "The Icon," and there is truth in that on so many levels. Sting was Mr. WCW, becoming relevant in the days of Jim Crockett Promotions. The list of titles that he holds is staggering:

• 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion
• 2-time WCW US Champion
• 3-time WCW World Tag Team Champion
• 1-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
• 1-time NWA World Television Champion

During his tenure in TNA/Impact Wrestling, Sting was a 4-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion. While WWE was always interested in bringing in Sting, he resisted as he felt they wouldn't have treated him the right way, based on Booker T's treatment.

Sting would eventually make his way to WWE when he debuted at Survivor Series 2014 and began a feud with Triple H. This resulted in the pair facing off at WrestleMania 31, with Sting losing. After suffering a legitimate neck injury, he challenged Seth Rollins at Night of Champions, becoming his final WWE match.

"The Icon" announced his retirement during his speech at WWE's Hall of Fame ceremony. But AEW brought in Sting in 2020 to be a mentor for Darby Allin and even recently appeared in tag matches, fighting off many.

Sting is 62 years old, but there's no telling when the sun will set on his career. Right now, he seems to be enjoying his position as a recurring character. There's no telling how he will do in the future, but as long as Tony Schiavone says "It's Stinggg," fans will be in for something unique.