Biography
Steven Borden, better known by his ring name Sting, is a retired American professional wrestler and former bodybuilder whose career spanned five decades, during which he won a combined fifteen world championships and became one of the most enduring and influential figures in professional wrestling history. Borden rose to prominence in the late 1980s and became the defining star of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during its peak years, serving as the promotion’s heroic centerpiece and cultural identity. Nicknamed “The Franchise of WCW,” he spent 14 years with WCW and its predecessor, Jim Crockett Promotions, captured multiple world titles, including six WCW World Heavyweight Championships, headlined more pay-per-view events than any wrestler in company history, and wrestled in the main event of the final episode of Nitro in 2001. His rivalry with Hulk Hogan culminated at Starrcade 1997, the highest-grossing event in WCW history. Following WCW’s closure, Borden chose not to immediately join the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002, despite the company having purchased WCW in 2001, and instead continued his career internationally before becoming a cornerstone of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Over more than a decade in TNA, he helped establish the promotion’s credibility on a national stage, won multiple world championships, and became the only wrestler to hold the NWA, WCW, and TNA World Heavyweight Championships. In recognition of his impact, he was named the inaugural inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame in 2012. Late in his career, Borden enjoyed a critically acclaimed final run in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he transitioned into a special-attraction and mentor role while teaming with Darby Allin and delivering high-profile performances well into his 60s. He officially retired from in-ring competition in 2024, closing the book on a career defined by longevity, adaptability, star power, and a rare ability to remain relevant across multiple eras of professional wrestling.
Acted in 296
2020s
- 2026
Foul Play with Anthony Davis
Sting · 1 episode
- 2025
AEW WrestleDream 2025
Sting
- 2024
AEW All In 2024: London
Sting
AEW Revolution 2024
Sting
- 2023
AEW Worlds End 2023
Sting
AEW Full Gear 2023
Sting
AEW: WrestleDream 2023
Sting
AEW All In 2023: London
Sting
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2023
Sting
NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
Sting
- 2022
AEW Full Gear 2022
Sting
AEW All Out 2022
Sting
Ric Flair's Last Match: Preshow
Sting
AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
Sting
AEW Revolution 2022
Sting
- 2021
AEW Full Gear 2021
Sting
AEW Grand Slam
Sting
AEW All Out 2021
Sting
AEW Fyter Fest
Sting
AEW Double or Nothing 2021
Sting
AEW Revolution 2021: The Buy In
Sting
AEW Revolution 2021
Sting
AEW Beach Break
Sting
- 2020
Sting: The Lost Tape
Sting
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Diamond Dallas Page: Positively Living
Sting
- 2016
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2
Sting
WWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
Sting (archive footage)
WWE Hall of Fame 2016
Sting
The Essential AJ Styles Collection
Sting
WWE The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2015
Sting
WWE Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2015
Sting
- 2015
Sting: Into the Light
Sting/Flash
WWE Night of Champions 2015
Sting
WWE: Monday Night War Vol. 2: Know Your Role
Movie
The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.3
Sting
WWE Table For 3
Sting · 1 episode
WWE: Monday Night War Vol. 1: Shots Fired
Sting
WWE WrestleMania 31
Sting
WWE Fastlane 2015
Sting (Appearance)
- 2014
WWE Survivor Series 2014
Sting
WWE: Macho Man - The Randy Savage Story
Sting
WWE: The Best of Sting
Sting/Blade Runner Sting
WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash
Sting
RevPro High Stakes 2014
Sting
WCW'S Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Volume 1
Sting
- 2013
TNA One Night Only: Tournament of Champions 2013
Sting
TNA Bound for Glory 2013
Sting
WWE: Goldberg - The Ultimate Collection
Movie
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
Blade Runner Sting
TNA Hardcore Justice 2013
Sting
Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire
Junkyard
WCW War Games: WCW's Most Notorious Matches
Sting
TNA Slammiversary XI
Sting
The Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.2
Movie
For All Mankind - The Life and Career of Mick Foley
Sting
Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection
Sting
TNA Lockdown 2013
Sting
The Very Best of Monday Nitro: Volume 2
Sting
TNA Genesis 2013
Sting
- 2012
TNA Bound for Glory 2012
Sting
The 50 Greatest Finishing Moves in WWE History
Sting
TNA Slammiversary 2012
Sting
The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions
Sting
TNA Victory Road 2012
Sting
WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection
Sting
- 2011
TNA Final Resolution 2011
Sting (Ringside)
Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time
Sting
TNA Bound for Glory 2011
Sting
WWE: The Big Show - A Giant's World
Sting
TNA No Surrender 2011
Sting
The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1
Sting
TNA Hardcore Justice 2011
Sting
TNA Slammiversary IX
Sting
TNA Sacrifice 2011
Sting
TNA Lockdown 2011
Sting
TNA Victory Road 2011
Sting
- 2010
TNA Wrestling Greatest Moments
Sting
TNA Bound For Glory 2010
Sting
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 1
Sting
TNA No Surrender 2010
Sting
TNA Slammiversary VIII
Sting
TNA Sacrifice 2010
Sting
The Encounter
Nick
TNA Lockdown 2010
Sting
TNA The Best of 2009
Sting
2000s
- 2009
The Rise & Fall of WCW
Sting
The History of the World Heavyweight Championship
Sting
TNA Bound For Glory 2009
Sting
TNA No Surrender 2009
Sting
TNA Hard Justice 2009
Sting
TNA Victory Road 2009
Sting
TNA Slammiversary 2009
Sting
Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
Movie
TNA Sacrifice 2009
Sting
TNA Lockdown 2009
Sting
WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '90s
Sting
Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain
Sting
TNA Destination X 2009
Sting
TNA Against All Odds 2009
Sting
TNA Genesis 2009
Sting
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
Sting
- 2008
TNA Final Resolution December 2008
Sting
TNA Turning Point 2008
Sting
TNA Wrestling: Ultimate Matches
Sting
TNA Bound for Glory IV
Sting
TNA Hard Justice 2008
Sting
Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection
Sting
TNA Sacrifice 2008
Sting
TNA Lockdown 2008
Sting
- 2007
TNA Genesis 2007
Sting
TNA Wrestling: Christian Cage - The Instant Classic
Sting
TNA Wrestling: Bound for Glory
Sting
TNA No Surrender 2007
Sting
TNA Hard Justice 2007
Sting
TNA Victory Road 2007
Sting
TNA Slammiversary 2007
Sting
TNA Sacrifice 2007
Sting
TNA Lockdown 2007
Sting
Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen
Sting
TNA Destination X 2007
Sting
TNA Against All Odds 2007
Sting
TNA Final Resolution 2007
Sting
- 2006
TNA Turning Point 2006
Sting
TNA: The 50 Greatest Moments
Sting
TNA Genesis 2006
Sting
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
Sting
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
Sting
TNA Wrestling: Sting - Return of An Icon
Sting
TNA Hard Justice 2006
Sting
TNA Victory Road 2006
Sting
TNA Slammiversary 2006
Sting
TNA Sacrifice 2006
Sting
TNA Lockdown 2006
Sting
TNA Final Resolution 2006
Sting
- 2004
WWE: The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection
Sting
The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro
Sting
WWE: Mick Foley's Greatest Hits & Misses - A Life in Wrestling
Sting
- 2002
WWA The Retribution
Movie
- 2001
The Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For
Steve "Sting" Borden
- 2000
WCW Millennium Final
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 2000
Sting
WCW Fall Brawl 2000
Sting
WCW New Blood Rising
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 2000
Sting
WCW Slamboree 2000
Sting
WCW Spring Stampede 2000
Sting
WCW Uncensored 2000
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
Sting (Appearance)
Shutterspeed
Riley Davis
1990s
- 1999
WCW Starrcade 1999
Sting
WCW Superstar Series: Sting - Back in Black
Sting
WCW Mayhem 1999
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1999
Sting
WCW Fall Brawl 1999
Sting
WCW Road Wild 1999
Sting
WCW Bash at the Beach 1999
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1999
Sting
WCW Slamboree 1999
Sting
WCW Spring Stampede 1999
Sting
WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!
Sting
- 1998
The Real Reason (Men Commit Crimes)
Sparkie
WCW Halloween Havoc 1998
Sting
WCW Fall Brawl 1998
Sting
WCW/nWo Superstar Series: Sting - Unmasked!
Sting
WCW Road Wild 1998
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1998
Sting
WCW Slamboree 1998
Sting
WCW Spring Stampede 1998
Sting
WCW Uncensored 1998
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl VIII
Sting
WCW Thunder
Sting
- 1997
WCW Starrcade 1997
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV
Sting
WCW Uncensored 1997
Sting
- 1996
WCW Fall Brawl 1996
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIII
Sting
WCW Hog Wild 1996
Sting
WCW Bash at the Beach 1996
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1996
Sting
World Wrestling Peace Festival
Movie
WCW Slamboree 1996
Sting
WCW Uncensored 1996
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl VI
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXII
Sting
- 1995
WCW Starrcade 1995
Sting
WCW World War 3 1995
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1995
Sting
WCW Fall Brawl 1995
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI
Sting
WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1995
Sting
WCW Slamboree 1995
Sting
WCW Uncensored 1995
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl V
Sting
WCW Main Event
TV
WCW Clash of the Champions XXX
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXX
Sting
WCW All Nighter 1995
Movie
- 1994
WCW Starrcade 1994
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXIX
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1994
Sting (Ringside)
WCW Fall Brawl 1994
Sting
WCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII
Sting (Appearance)
WCW Bash at the Beach 1994
Sting (Appearance)
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVII
Sting
WCW Slamboree 1994
Sting
WCW Spring Stampede 1994
Sting
Thunder in Paradise
Adam 'Hammerhead' McCall · 22 episodes
WCW SuperBrawl IV
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXVI
Sting
WCW Pro
Wrestler (Sting) · 1 episode
- 1993
WCW Starrcade 1993
Sting
WCW BattleBowl
Sting
WCW Clash of the Champions XXV
Sting
Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1993
Sting
WCW Fall Brawl 1993
Sting
WCW Clash of the Champions XXIV
Sting
WCW Beach Blast 1993
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXIII
Sting
WCW Slamboree 1993
Sting
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl III
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXII
Sting
WCW/New Japan Supershow III
Sting
- 1992
WCW Starrcade 1992
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XXI
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1992
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1992
Sting
WCW Beach Blast
Sting
WCW WrestleWar 1992
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl II
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XVIII
Sting
WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Sting
- 1991
WCW Starrcade 1991
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XVII
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1991
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XVI: Fall Brawl '91
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1991
Sting
WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA
Sting
WCW SuperBrawl 1
Sting
WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
Sting
WCW WrestleWar 1991
Sting
WCW Clash of The Champions XIV: Dixie Dynamite
Sting
- 1990
WCW Starrcade 1990
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1990
Sting
NWA Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness
Sting
WCW The Great American Bash 1990
Sting
NWA Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush
Sting (Interview)
WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop
Sting
WCW WrestleWar 1990
Sting (Ringside)
NWA Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
Sting
1980s
- 1989
WCW Starrcade 1989
Sting
WCW Halloween Havoc 1989
Sting
NWA Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89
Sting
NWA The Great American Bash 1989
Sting
NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory
Sting
WCW WrestleWar 1989
Sting
NWA Chi-Town Rumble
Sting
NWA Clash of The Champions V: St. Valentine's Massacre
Sting
- 1988
NWA Starrcade 1988
Sting
NWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings
Sting (Appearance)
NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88
Sting
NWA The Great American Bash 1988
Sting
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Sting
NWA Clash of the Champions
Sting
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
Sting
- 1987
NWA Starrcade 1987
Sting
- 1986
Universal Wrestling Federation
Sting · 59 episodes
Power Pro Wrestling
Blade Runner Sting/Freedom Fighter Flash · 2 episodes
- 1985
- 1981
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2015
WWE WrestleMania 31
Stunts
Appearances4
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
Legends with JBL
Himself · 1 episode
- 2014
1990s
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode