Kurt Angle, the Olympic Gold Medal Winner and wrestling legend, recently shared his thoughts on Sting’s heel turn in TNA during an episode of his podcast. Angle reflected on the difficulty of making Sting a villain, given his long-standing career as a beloved babyface.
In the podcast, Angle expressed his disbelief at the idea of Sting as a heel, stating, “I don’t think of Sting as a heel. It just doesn’t happen. He was such a babyface his whole entire career. I don’t even know if he turned heel in WCW, not what I can remember.” Angle acknowledged that it was a challenging transition for Sting, who had always been adored by fans throughout his career.
Despite the effort put into Sting’s heel turn, Angle humorously admitted that it was nearly impossible to make him a true villain. Even when Sting came out alone, he would still be cheered by fans, and when the Main Event Mafia group came out together, they would receive some boos, but Sting would still be adored. Angle jokingly emphasized, “It was almost impossible [laughs]. Whenever he would come out alone, they were cheering him. When we all came out as a group, they booed us somewhat. But Sting, it’s just almost impossible to make him a heel.”
In addition to discussing Sting’s heel turn, Angle also touched on the formation of the Main Event Mafia in TNA. The group consisted of wrestling legends such as Angle himself, Sting, Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner, and Booker T. Angle revealed that the main goal of the Main Event Mafia was to elevate TNA’s younger talents and ensure the company’s success.
For more details on Angle’s insights into the Main Event Mafia, you can check out the article on Wrestling Headlines.
It is always interesting to hear the perspectives of wrestling veterans like Kurt Angle, especially when it comes to analyzing the intricacies of character development and fan reactions. Sting’s heel turn in TNA was undoubtedly a significant moment in his career, as he stepped out of his comfort zone as a beloved babyface. However, as Angle pointed out, Sting’s connection with the fans made it challenging to fully embrace his role as a villain.
As wrestling fans, we appreciate the dedication and talent of performers like Sting and recognize the impact they have on the industry. Despite the difficulties of turning a fan-favorite into a heel, it is a testament to Sting’s charisma and the loyalty of his fanbase that he continued to receive cheers even in his villainous role.
With Sting’s recent appearances in AEW, it will be interesting to see if he will once again embrace his beloved babyface persona or if he will venture into new territory as a heel. Regardless of his character alignment, Sting’s contributions to professional wrestling will always be remembered and celebrated.
Sources:
– Kurt Angle Gives His Thoughts on Sting (Fightful)
– Kurt Angle Looks Back On Sting Turning Heel In TNA: “Almost Impossible To Make Him A Heel” (Wrestling Headlines)