5 WWE superstars who helped define in-ring psychology

#1 Sting

Sting’s rebirth and feud with Hulk Hogan was huge for WCW’s temporary success.

Before Sting took a brooding hiatus after his WCW allegiance was questioned during the NWO invasion, a bulk of professional wrestling personalities told you exactly what they were going to do. Boastful talk was just the nature of the game.

But when Sting came back, he was the opposite of that. Now painted and dressed in all black and white, Sting’s intentions were up for interpretation, and that added to the intensity for the fans, announcers and other competitors. Since then, mystery and surprise have become a staple of wrestling, and Sting’s success may be at least partially responsible for that.