Sting No Longer With WWE

The Stinger has left the building.

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Professional wrestling legend Sting and WWE have seemingly parted ways.

Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin reported on Monday evening that Sting was no longer under contract with the promotion, though there's a chance the two parties may agree a merchandising deal in the future.

Recent days have brought much speculation on Sting's status, beginning with the Major Wrestling Figure podcast reporting that the former WCW Champion had been pulled from a line of toys, with manufacturers Mattel releasing an official statement. AEW speculation was then stoked as Cody tweeted the following in response:-

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Sting hasn't wrestled since suffering what seemed a career-ending injury while working Seth Rollins at Night of Champions 2015, though rumours of a Saudi Arabian match surfaced earlier this year. 'The Icon' has spoken openly on his desire to compete again, though the window may be closing - Sting is now 61 years old and hasn't hit the ring in half a decade.

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It'll be interesting to see what Sting does next, though he wasn't being used regularly while under WWE contract. As one of Cody's favourite wrestlers, it's easy to see AEW hitting him up for a non-wrestling appearance or two, though a full-time gig may not be feasible.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.