Steve Borden
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieWWE: The U.S. Championship: A Legacy of Greatness
2016
Sting (archive footage)
movieSting: Into the Light
2015
Sting/Flash
tvLegends with JBL
2015
Himself
movieWWE Fastlane 2015
2015
Sting (Appearance)
movieWWE: The Best of Sting
2014
Sting/Blade Runner Sting
movieLegends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013
Blade Runner Sting
movieTNA Final Resolution 2011
2011
Sting (Ringside)
movieSting: Moment of Truth
2004
Himself - Sting
tvTNA iMPACT!
2004
Sting
movieThe Nightmare Room: Scareful What You Wish For
2001
Steve "Sting" Borden
tvThe Nightmare Room
2001
Steve 'Sting' Borden
movieWCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000
Sting (Appearance)
movieShutterspeed
2000
Riley Davis
tvWCW Thunder
1998
Sting
tvMADtv
1995
Self
movieWCW Halloween Havoc 1994
1994
Sting (Ringside)
movieWCW Clash of the Champions XXVIII
1994
Sting (Appearance)
movieWCW Bash at the Beach 1994
1994
Sting (Appearance)
tvThunder in Paradise
1994
Adam 'Hammerhead' McCall
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Grangus
tvRaw
1993
Sting
Vicki!
1992
Sting
tvSuper Force
1990
Hallor / Halor
movieNWA Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush
1990
Sting (Interview)
movieWCW WrestleWar 1990
1990
Sting (Ringside)
movieNWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings
1988
Sting (Appearance)
tvClash of the Champions
1988
Sting / Sting (Appearance) / Sting (Interview)
tvPower Pro Wrestling
1986
Blade Runner Sting/Freedom Fighter Flash
tvMid-South Wrestling
1981
Blade Runner Sting