Sting – Becoming The Crow, Rescuing WCW From the nWo

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For the better part of a decade, Sting was known as WCW’s beloved hero. He never compromised his morals. He was colorful, charismatic, athletic, and larger than life.

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Throughout our timeline below, we document Sting’s transformation into The Crow and how he rescued WCW from the clutches of the nWo.

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September 9, 1996

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September 15, 1996

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September 16, 1996

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Sting elaborated that he was on an airplane from LA to Atlanta last Monday Night when he tuned into Nitro and witnessed his best friend being attacked by an imposter.

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Sting – Becoming The Crow, Rescuing WCW From the nWo

For the better part of a decade, Sting was known as WCW’s beloved hero. He never compromised his morals. He was colorful, charismatic, athletic, and larger than life.

Throughout our timeline below, we document Sting’s transformation into The Crow and how he rescued WCW from the clutches of the nWo.

September 9, 1996

During a match between Lex Luger and Rick Steiner, the Total Package signaled for the Torture Rack. Nick Patrick then appeared and motioned for Lex to follow him to the back. Sting’s voice was overheard interacting with Ted DiBiase.

September 15, 1996

At WCW Fall Brawl PPV, Ric Flair opted to forgo replacing Sting on their team in the War Games match against the nWo.

September 16, 1996

Whether it was intentional or not, Sting turned his back to the hard camera as he took a few moments to explain his actions at War Games and to clear the air.

Sting elaborated that he was on an airplane from LA to Atlanta last Monday Night when he tuned into Nitro and witnessed his best friend being attacked by an imposter.

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