The 11 faces of Sting

#3 Sting's debut in the NWA

Sting in action in the old WTBS studio

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.

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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