Summary

Sting has been announced for WrestleCon during SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis, and the booking is being billed as his first convention appearance without face paint.

The appearance is scheduled for Friday, July 31, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first day of the convention.

Sting's post-retirement presentation

The change stands out because Sting spent his 2025 convention run making what were described as his final convention appearances in full face paint and gear.

Even with that shift on the convention side, Sting has still used his classic look on television. He recently appeared on AEW Dynamite in full gear to honor Ted Turner.

What Sting's WrestleCon booking means

For WrestleCon, advertising Sting without the face paint gives this appearance a different hook than his recent convention run and makes the Minneapolis date feel more like a one-off attraction than a standard signing.

It also shows Sting is still selective about how he presents the character after retirement, especially with the face paint now seemingly reserved for certain occasions rather than every public appearance.

Sources

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