Sting Announced For First Convention Appearance Without Face Paint
Sting is coming to WrestleCon.
WrestleCon announced that Sting will appear at the convention as part of SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis. This will be his first convention without face paint. He went on a convention tour in 2025, making his final convention appearances in full face paint and gear.
From WrestleCon:
Our first guest announcement for Minneapolis is the Icon Sting! His first appearance after retiring the war paint will be in Minnesota. He will be appearing exclusively on Friday July 31st from 4pm-8pm (Day 1).
Our first guest announcement for Minneapolis is the Icon Sting! His first appearance after retiring the war paint will be in Minnesota. He will be appearing exclusively on Friday July 31st from 4pm-8pm (Day 1). pic.twitter.com/WUIN6GXDH9
— WrestleCon (@wrestlecon) May 11, 2026
“The Icon” still wears the face paint when he appears on television, recently showing up to AEW Dynamite in full gear to pay tribute to Ted Turner.
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