The career of Steve 'Sting' Borden is largely considered to be legendary, which is extraordinary when you consider he will only make his WWE debut later this year. That speaks measures of the wrestler's captivating legacy from his WCW days, and the continuing success he has enjoyed as a main eventer in TNA wrestling. We all know about Sting's legendary run of matches with Ric Flair and big money feud with Hulk Hogan's New World Order. But what about the lesser known facts about Borden? What makes the man tick and what dramas unfolded off the cameras? This feature will explore ten fascinating backstage facts about 'The Icon', shedding some light on the man behind the mask. Issues that will be covered include drugs, divorce, finances and controversial friendships. Then there will be the more formal issues, his forgotten in-ring history and standing in the business. He's a man worthy of our respect, there's little doubt about that. His run as surfer Sting and crow Sting summed up the two eras of WCW, with Borden as one of the top drawing components in both periods of the business. While his strong and distinctive character is what we first think of in relation to the legend, he was at the foremost an in-ring wrestler of the highest order. His technical ability was unrivalled, leading to Ric Flair admitting to himself in the late 80's that Sting "was the next man." And what a man he proved to be. After seizing fame in the last days of the NWA, Sting went on to wow global audiences with his WCW run, earning several match of the year plaudits along the way. His TNA years have proved his timeless quality, and I personally can't wait to see what this Icon gets up to in WWE. For now, lets look at the backstage facts which shaped his life and career ...