When Sting debuted in 1987 for the NWA, gone was the bleak, new wave facepaint and heel persona. This Sting dressed in bright colours, painted his face wildly, and had a laid-back 'surfer dude' mentality.
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Sting was an instant hit with the fans, from his "OWWWWW!" shouts to his Stinger Splash. He was still evolving into a complete wrestler in the ring, but he had picked up a great deal by working with legends like Ric Flair.
And speaking of Ric Flair...
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Christopher Scott Wagoner
Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.