Sting wants to see more over-the-top performers in modern wrestling as he feels there is a lack of individuality.
Beginning his professional wrestling career all the way back in 1985, The Icon lived through the eras of the bright-coloured costumes, iconic personalities and a clear distinction of whether they were the conquering babyface or the dastardly heel. The personas still hold up in the modern era with many of the all-time greats still remembered decades after their prime. However, according to the Hall of Famer, things are not the same in the modern era with many following the same formula.
Speaking with Kayfabe Friends, Sting was asked about the evolutions of the wrestling industry compared to when he started out given that he has competed throughout multiple decades. The former World Champion stated that in the modern era there are too many shades of gray and wrestlers don’t stand out like they used to:
“When I began, I learned from characters like ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, who was completely over the top with his character, so I did add some of that, and I liked it. I loved the flamboyancy and all the color. I miss some of that. Now, over the years, it seems like a lot of the guys have just turned kind of gray.
Everybody just kind of has the same kind of color, and even in their personalities, not just their gear and the colors that they wear, but it is their personas and their personalities. Everybody just kind of seems the same. When I first got into the business, it was good guys, bad guys. It was babyfaces and heels. Man, I think that that really makes a difference, I really do.”
Sting Looks Back On WWE Retirement
While Sting competed in his final match at Revolution 2024 and retired for good following the match, the Hall of Famer originally retired from in-ring competition while still signed to WWE. Also in the same interview, Sting explained why the retirement happened 8 years prior.
H/t to Fightful.