Sting worked for decades before ever making his way to WWE and AEW. He dedicated a decade of his career to TNA, which later became Impact Wrestling.
Sting, the wrestling legend, has recently revealed, during an interview with The Ringer, that his “Joker” gimmick in TNA is an extension of his own personality.
“That’s really an extension of me. Most people don’t see that unless you get to know me. But I do have a personality, and I love to have fun,” Sting revealed. “That’s why I can do the [AEW wrestler and noted funnyman Orange Cassidy spots with ease. I love that kind of stuff. But I don’t know, it was something that I felt like I needed to, again, evolve and try something different and step out of the box and take risks. I did, and I had so much fun. That one there was [over] more than any other character over the years.
Sting on The Ringer
“We went to the U.K. and went to Wembley and they absolutely loved it,” Sting explains. “They ate it up, and I had a lot of fun doing that. I had the Joker thing, but I didn’t like the way things were going toward the end there. I had to walk away and I thought, ‘Wow, this is a couple of times now that I’m sort of disappearing with my tail between my legs.’”
Sting on The Ringer
The Joker character proved to be a fan favorite in TNA, with Sting receiving praise for his energetic and entertaining performances. It’s clear that Sting is enjoying the opportunity to bring this new aspect of his personality to life in the ring.
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