Former WWE Champion Explains Why Sting Is Not A Wrestling Icon

Former WWE Tag Team Champion Mideon has sparked debate in the wrestling world after questioning the iconic status of WWE Hall of Famer Sting.

During an appearance on Six Feet Under, hosted by The Undertaker, Mideon shared his views on what defines an icon in the industry, drawing a distinction between a company icon and an industry-wide icon. While Mideon expressed his personal admiration for him, he challenged the widely accepted belief that Sting is a wrestling icon.

He wasn’t an icon. I love Sting, he’s one of my favourite opponents and everything, but he’s a WCW icon.

This statement is controversial, as Sting is often recognised as one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling, with a career spanning over four decades starting in 1985 and ending at AEW Revolution on March 3rd 2024. However, Mideon elaborated on his definition of an icon, explaining that it requires more than excelling within a single promotion.

You need to break through, you need to have Ole Anderson say, ‘You’re not gonna draw any f**king money. Get the hell out of here.’ And then you have the ability to call yourself an icon or something if you do it somewhere else.

Mideon explained, his remarks suggest that true iconic status is earned through overcoming adversity and proving oneself across multiple wrestling landscapes. Sting’s legacy, though primarily associated with WCW, also includes notable tenures in TNA, WWE, and most recently AEW.

Which WWE Hall Of Famer Said They Wanted Their Final Match To Be With Sting?

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg said that he wished he could face Sting in his final match. Goldberg said that if he could he would face The Icon in his final match but due to his retirement in AEW he doesn’t feel like he should tarnish his legacy and retirement by bringing him out of retirement again.

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