Casting a dark aura of mystery with intimidating silence, dramatic entrances and unpredictable alliances, Sting has kept fans and opponents off-balance.

This scorpion's attitude, forged from a friend's betrayal, is a stark departure of the multi-colored face paint, bright ring attire and blond coiffure of years ago. Now Sting is silent no more, ready to build upon his reputation as the "franchise" of WCW.

This native of Venice Beach, Calif. has been a major fan-favorite from the beginning of his ring exploits with several "Wrestler of the Year" honors to his credit. Matching popularity with ring success, he has garnered five WCW World Heavyweight Championships, along with numerous other titles. The home video "Sting: Unmasked," a biography of his colorful career, was No. 1 on the recreational sports video list.

Before slamming opponents in the ring, he dunked basketballs in the collegiate ranks, as well as smacked volleyballs and surfed on the California coast. Sting also enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, off-road jeeps, golf and acting. His first work was the 1998 independent release The Real Reason. He also had roles in Hogan's television series "Thunder in Paradise." Sting will be featured in a TNT Original Movie Shutter Speed, which will air in 2000. His most fulfilling activity is working with the Make-A-Wish and Starlight Foundations, which grant wishes to critically ill children.

Although at times Sting has been a mystery, the immense enthusiasm of his fans is no secret.

Sting is at anytime dangerouse and can pull the win out from underneath the smallest whole. If you ever come up against him make sure you have all your ends covered cause if you dont he has proven that he will make you pay.