Mar 27, 2021 · The Icon, Sting, explains the origin behind his black-and-white face paint which he adopted during his rivalry with the nWo faction.

Dec 23, 2021 · Sting started wearing a trench coat and grew long hair while painting a black and white color on his face, thus becoming The Vigilante.

May 15, 2020 · Most fans recognise Sting for his long black hair and black and white face paint. However, before his mega push in WCW , he sported bleach blonde hair and bright face paint for his surfer look. So let's rank the many looks of Stinger's career.

Dec 14, 2017 · 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...

Dec 18, 2024 · AEW’s Sting has revealed the origin of his face paint – and which WCW star inspired him to create his iconic black-and-white look. Over his 40 year career, few can match the incredible run of The Stinger throughout the various promotion he has wrestled in.

His colorful face paint, piercing war cry and signature Stinger Splash electrified fans both young and old. In fact, he boasted one of the largest and most loyal fanbases of any in-ring personality in history.

Mar 1, 2025 · One of the most enduring acts of the last 50 years, Sting's face paint is one of his most defining traits. Originally sporting a blonde flat top, and a distinctive face paint design, Sting completely repackaged himself in the mid 90s.

I like how the face paint got more intricate over time, but for me it's always going to be that early Crow Sting that is just my shit. The long hair, duster, bat -- just one of the best looks for a wrestler ever.

Sep 6, 2018 · WWE Hall Of Famer Sting recently appeared as a guest on The Apter Chat for an in-depth interview. During the discussion, “The Stinger” revealed who initially came up with his face paint design.

Mar 21, 2024 · In his Surfer Sting persona, Sting was known for brightly colored face paint. Dusty Rhodes encouraged Sting to use bright colors both in contrast to Ric Flair and to align with the style of Ricky Morton, whom Sting was replacing in the short term.