WWE Hall of Famer Sting is hanging up his iconic face paint and gear, at least when it comes to convention appearances. The 65-year-old icon announced on X today that 2025 will mark the final year he appears at events in his full Stinger costume.
“I have enjoyed meeting fans at events around the world. As much as I have loved interacting with you all in the traditional Stinger war paint, I’ve decided that 2025 will be my last year appearing in full gear,” Sting wrote. “I guess it’s 2025 or never. Wow. Tough to speak that out.”
While he will no longer don the full attire, Sting clarified that he will continue to make appearances at conventions beyond 2025.
This announcement comes on the heels of Sting’s official in-ring retirement at AEW Revolution in March 2024, where he teamed with Darby Allin for a victorious final match against The Young Bucks. Sting remains under a multi-year licensing deal with AEW
