Everyone loves a good surprise, especially in wrestling. Very few things overcome that wave of excitement by revealing a shocking appearance. AEW proved this when Sting appeared to make it snow. Sting also shook the world by appearing for Impact Wresting. The icon ranked first in the Impact countdown of the most shocking surprise appearances.
5. Rob Van Dam stuns Sting – Impact of TNA! (March 8, 2010)
4. Tito Ortiz – Impact Wrestling (1st August 2013)
3. Motor City machine gun return – Slammiversary (July 18, 2020)
2. Matt Hardy & Private Party invade – Impact Wrestling (January 19, 2021)
1. Sting! – Impact of TNA! (March 3, 2011)
Is there anyone better than Stinger with the surprise appearance? Sting perfected this ship weekly on WCW, attacking the NWO. Sting blew up the roof of the building when confronting HHH in the Survivor Series in 2014.
Sting appearing on AEW was just as shocking and thrilling.
Do you agree with Impact’s list for the most shocking surprise appearances? What is your favorite Sting surprise?