INSANE ICON II : "Joker" Sting vs Hulk Hogan in Impact Wrestling

[@d_ruggs]

"This would turn out to be Flairs true last match..." Ric Flair even older in 2022: "hold my robe"

[@markdeska3322]

Man, Kurt angle looked like a completely different guy here

[@shermikeman]

Ok, glad it wasn't just me

[@SpiralIntoAVoid]

Leaned out heavy in his TNA years. But yes

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

according to an interview, he stopped squatting heavy for a while that time that's why he leaned out

[@jkroon8200]

His diet consisted of 65 pain pills a day during this time, according to him. Scary.

[@coreyh1786]

Opioid addiction is a bitch....glad he's clean now.

[@TheFlashman]

"Sting saw Hulksters performance in Suburban Commando and he knows how good of an actor he is."... that made me LOL for real

[@JGD185]

I respect you, Bio-man.

[@tthheettrraasshhppiitt]

Best. Comment. Ever.

[@asdr222n]

Lol 4 words can't be that funny

[@ziahamm1603]

Bravo 👏 have my like

[@Smokey1419]

I can't tell if its a shoot or a work!!!

[@JGD185]

@ً Big difference between respect and idolize

[@CheezusChrist1776]

I know it's TNA but the fact that Sting "retired" The Nature Boy and the Hulkster over the course of like 2 weeks is actually incredible when you think about it

[@unclenurgle8281]

I'm glad an hour long documentary on joker sting exists.

[@heauxbythepound]

where ???

[@senbonzakurakageyoshi2761]

These Two Parts together

[@michaelnugent9758]

Right? I missed the entire “Joker” Sting run and this dude goes so in-depth. I get it now. I’ve only seen clips before and thought it was just goofy, not knowing the whole story.

[@wilytyote]

That Man Called Sting/Foo Fighters mashup hit some really weird, specific bull's-eye in my mind. Good job.

[@emiliocalderon1957]

I thought the same thing lol

[@karon718]

The Jason Statham version of Kurt Angle doesn’t get talked about enough

[@nilsgustafson6067]

Drugs are a hell of a drug.

[@MarleyHendrixMMK]

Perc angle

[@whobitmyname]

Crank 3: High Dosage

[@musicbyjdk]

I honestly just love how Sting’s face paint told a story within itself

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

Flair's final match against Sting is completely the right thing for business. Greatest rivalry in wrestling history.

[@richardstahl7572]

Most of stings rivalries are great but flairs was one of the best👍👍

[@lawv804]

They had their first match in 1988, and their last in 2011. That's an age old rivalry.

[@sujatromukhopadhyay767]

Would love to see more TNA related videos. It's a pity that a lot of people remember TNA for all its flaws, when there were some really great storylines as well.

[@djf5065]

I thought tna was really good during 2006 to 2008 and parts of 09

[@ice_g0466]

Markyd almost covers exclusively TNA check him out

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

@@djf5065 06 to 08 was the complete golden age

[@litodat233]

Yeah u right but this was not one of those good ones this was stupid and made no sense and just simply Hogan

[@zemox2534]

@@litodat233 Hogan never should have stepped foot in a TNA Impact ring

[@freddystreamz9122]

The best wrestling channel on KZbin

[@badvoodoo2097]

You should check out Markyd123 He’s underrated and does mostly tna content He also rates wrestlers based on match performance

[@mattjones5531]

I recommend Wrestling with Wregret, Not only is he a popular indie manager so he knows more about what he's talking about than most but he also covers various wrestling angles, shows, movies, food and other media.

[@RobGamesOn]

What about WrestleLamea?

[@constablekennedy8227]

Hulk Hogan has been both a Gift and a Curse to Professional Wrestling ... 💭

[@JGD185]

That comment doesn't work for me, brother

[@zemox2534]

Mostly a curse in recent years. Impact is still recovering from the damage Hogan and Bischoff caused to the product.

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

When he was part of an era, he was great...when his creative mind came out and he would go on a power trip, it presents as a bit of a balls up

[@misslaura199]

I'd say more of a curse especially in the past 20+ years, I think WCW would've still be going if Hulk, Eric and Russo weren't at the helm, I never have and never will be a fan of his

[@zeedeejay242]

Hulk Hogan was the condom of wrestling.... Prevent youngins' and used to screw others...

[@ChrisManley1994]

"You're crazy!" "Thank you very much Karen." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@WrestlingBios]

"C'mon, are we a team or not?" "No"

[@Kas58223]

Just rewatched that and it was brilliant his promos were unbelievable good

[@ChrisManley1994]

@@WrestlingBios 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That has to be my favourite moment of the entire Joker Sting run

[@kadenhadley9980]

That Stacked Actors/Surfer Sting theme mashup was pretty good!

[@tylerwatkins341]

Sting is the best he has been a class act entertainer holding up 2 different companies for nearly 3 decades.

[@no1wasgeorgiebest]

Which other company did he 'hold up'?!

[@tylerwatkins341]

no1wasgeorgiebest early 90’s WCW

[@blackout8777]

😂😂😂

[@Thor-Orion]

@@tylerwatkins341 it was well known he was the only one drawing for them in the early 90’s, I don’t know how that question had to be asked.

[@NK-wy8wp]

Overrated

[@BrettStormXWP]

"Hogan hits Sting with a chair but Sting no-sells it" Well, yeah, did you not see that chair shot. Didn't look devestating. lol

[@CornBreadtm1]

Yeah... it was more like Hogan no sold it lol.

[@samcaraballo6218]

Hogan and his terrible chair shots...😂😅😂😅😅😅😂😅😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅

[@padensplace]

The chair poke of doom

[@HighItsBubba]

I love how normal ric flair is just as crazy an insane sting

[@rex788]

Man, this was Angle during his dark times. All those pain killers really made him look so sick. I’m glad he got clean and straightened up.

[@Slavenmierech]

It's cool we got to see Sting and Hogan have a run with Flair, Eric etc involved. But to think of the talent TNA had then who should have had the spot light on them in hindsight is nuts.

[@guillermosierracuellar9812]

Joker Sting: do you wanna know how i got these scars Me: paint Sting: how did you know

[@mrowley7300]

I laughed way to hard at this

[@rayvenkman2087]

*TNA PPV intensifies*

[@thechannelformerlyknownasp8111]

It makes me happy to see someone be so positive about this time period of TNA. I was watching only TNA at this point and have very very fond memories of doing so. Much love and respect for this one!

[@JSantie]

I watched TNA from about 2009 to 2012. I saw Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair in person for the first time in my life from my third row seats at Lockdown 2010 in St Louis. I met Sting at a Memphis TNA event in 2011, and I have his autograph on a Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat that came with my meet & greet package. Yes, TNA was a little rough around the edges, and the sometimes the booking wasn't the most watchable, but that company still enabled me to finally meet my childhood heroes.

[@gglover8179]

Joker Sting was all a ploy to bring back the old hogan. Stings plan worked

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

Psychology lolYes

[@ogryder4422]

I’m so glad I found this channel!!

[@Hustlinhusky22]

Thank you for this TNA content. I stopped watching wrestling the time they had Main Event Mafia but from the clips I've seen, I thought they were great. I would love to see a vid on them in the future

[@brandonleague3641]

Sting's fuchsia suit was so dope.

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[@tony6626]

Seriously, this 2 part series on Insane Icon is the best one yet. I had no idea Impact Wrestling was as good as this at this time, would have switched over from WWE if i had! Awesome stuff.

[@lawv804]

Flair vs Sting has to be one of the all time greatest rivalries in all of wrestling. Their first match was in 1988 and their last in 2011. They were the main event of both the and last Monday Nitro.

[@smcauley600]

"This would turn out to be Flairs true last match..." HA!

[@michaelnugent9758]

Can we all appreciate the work ethic, upload frequency and effort this dude puts into these videos? My favorite wrestling related channel by a huge margin. Hell, maybe my favorite channel period. Great, great stuff OP!

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

I haven't watched wrestling in 20 years, but haven't missed an episode from the very beginning!

[@ConstitutionalRepublic00]

Same here.

[@brophymusprime593]

Same

[@JGD185]

Trust me you haven't missed much

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

I've heard of Joker Sting but this is my first exposure to it, or anything from TNA, for that matter, well aside from the Jeff Hardy/Sting match.

[@JGD185]

@@ZekeThePlumber86 I stopped watching early 2000s, got into mma. I've tried to get back into it but it's so different now and mostly not in a good way. I like the shoot interviews and bios.

[@misslaura199]

One of the segments I thoroughly enjoyed with Sting in charge is when he came out with Jeff Hardy and I think James Storm and he called out Bobby Roode and Bully Ray and he looked like a headteacher trying to control a bunch of rowdy students because the four men just couldn't stop fighting each other

[@wrestlingextremeportugal659]

this channel has a lot of quality

[@djchavez1314]

I love the way it started, hated the way it ended. TNA knew how to start something didn't know how to end or expand. But good stuff all around.

[@GhostofMcNabb]

Ironically the same problem wcw had and wwe has. There was never any good long term booking for storylines. Always felt like things started off with some heat and just fizzled out.

[@Devilman413]

I honestly wrote off wrestling a long time ago (around 2000) but I read what's going on. When I read about the Joker Sting character I laughed like hell and blamed Hogan and Bischoff for trying to jump in on another pop culture icon (Health Ledger's Joker) the way they did before (The Crow). And while that's true, because of this video I have gone back and watched the shows and man...Steve nailed it. Sting is a true pro and Icon. It's actually pretty good stuff all because of the way he played it

[@erikrupp692]

Yeah, I wrote the whole, "Joker Sting," idea off as a desperate move, not worth taking seriously, but then I watched a couple promos and found myself going down a rabbit hole on KZbin. That was Steve Borden's best work by far. He so nailed the Joker Sting character - he was both hilarious and scary at the same time. You didn't know if Sting was just faking it to get under Hogan's skin, or if Sting had really become unhinged by all the stress (in kayfabe, of course). Ultimately, it was a little of both. It was handled amazingly well, and it ended up being one of the most entertaining runs in pro wrestling history.

[@HumbleGaijin]

Unfortunately, as of 7/18/22, Ric Flair is lacing up his boots 'One Last Time'. For the last time. Allegedly.

[@jphasson]

You are the hardest working man on KZbin. Your work is second to none. Props from Delaware.

[@baloothepibble8421]

I think Wrestling Bios and Wrestling With Wregret are the BEST of YT wrestling

[@igorivanov299]

Wrestling Bios, Yes. Wrestling with Regret, No. He was good a few years ago, but has become too cynical and negative these days for my liking. If he can't get into it, how can I he expect me to get into it? I gave up on that channel. Glad I found this channel though. Just my opinion.

[@baloothepibble8421]

@@igorivanov299 it’s actually true. But I still love the classic ppv reviews.

[@OscillatorCollective]

Both these videos are right on time...I didn’t get to watch this stuff in real time, and I’m an old school STINGER fan from back in the day, and I love IMPACT and AEW.

[@jamesbounds]

I liked when Sting wore that red suit. That was cool.

[@jakehertel6299]

I was thinking the same about Sting acting like Jim Carry, I thought the Mask that’s what he reminded me of. I so wanted him to say somebody stop me.

[@floyd2386]

He did once say "Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who is afraid of the big black bat?"

[@brandonpage7087]

Yay! More TNA on the way!!! Now I can get down with this! Fair, non biased, non hater style, reviews of TNA/IMPACT!!

[@johnarevalo3450]

I really like this channel. Tho I also watch wrestling with Andy, u have the edge bcuz u go beyond borders such as these last 2 vids

[@simonjakefrances6433]

Brothers, how in the hell did I miss this entire tna joker sing??? How? I didn't know this was even happening.. DAMN. Well thank goodness for youtube

[@dianeleahan3357]

I said on your part 1, that I watch you regularly, but I missed these two…Again, fabulous job!!!

[@viviencarroll3277]

Loved this era of sting! so much respect to you man only found the xhannel 2 months ago an think ive nearly binge watched the majority of your videos!!! so in depth and play by play of the history of wrestling and eras! keep up the great work man!

[@alexm2930]

When you see Angle's eyes, you can just tell he's on something.

[@rugerREL07]

Perc angel was a wild boi

[@chadkoon]

Love The Sting vids... can't wait for the next installment of the Sting series! Great work!!!

[@steven5232]

Legendary Hogan chair shot at 11:52 😂

[@KalmoK]

That match vs Sting being Flair's true last match didn't age too good 😂 Never say never in wrestling my friend

[@superrobz]

My takeaway arrived just as this dropped, perfect timing😂🥡🥢

[@DUFFYISBACK]

Fantastic stuff, sometimes things i just meant to happen.

[@superrobz]

@Nate & Erica yeah, although i still find myself using American terms like a cab instead of “taxi” or fries instead of calling them chips (which is something different for Americans)

[@superrobz]

@Nate & Erica we just class it as a soft drink

[@FisherAthleticFan]

@Nate & Erica Depending on where you are in the UK but any of the following: Pop, fizzy, fizzy pop, soft drink and I’m sure there’s a few more

[@DOYLETWAT]

HE'S FAT!!!

[@nabiloubaalla9829]

truly one of the best wrestling channels on youtube...Great content...Great Work.

[@KevynKing]

A great video once again! Honestly, it's refreshing to hear someone talk positively about the Joker Sting gimmick. I've seen almost nothing but negative comments about it online over the years. Despite me being 11 when I was watching the whole thing play out, I remember being pretty enthralled by it.

[@ghostfac3182]

This is also sadly the story of how Beer Money ended :(

[@aaronh3347]

It was, and TNA was so close to building Storm and Rhode into huge stars at that moment, those two should have been the focus of the company from that day on, but they botched it.

[@jodecideion]

Thanks for doing this set of videos! As a person who was watching Impact/TNA during this era. I believe most fans "WWE" missed out on some good wrasslin!

[@marciachagas9731]

What an awesome video! Congrats and thank you for this!

[@matthewreeves8738]

Even though "Joker Sting" isn't his critics favorite version of him, it is some of his best work.

[@dantedlane2]

Which critics

[@mattjindrak]

@@dantedlane2 the ones that criticize him

[@dantedlane2]

@@mattjindrak like who

[@mattjindrak]

@@dantedlane2 the people who criticize him

[@dantedlane2]

@ً but who thou ,which critics which I guess wrestlers

[@JoeOGosePresents]

As a big TNA fan from 02-16ish I am really enjoying the TNA content. Glad to see the TNA vids getting high views for you as well

[@only1icon1801]

This is what I love about this channel, opening up hidden gems that I didn't know about The stuff with Sting and Anderson looked like some brilliant storytelling I'll be the 1st to admit I never watched TNA especially when Hogan and Bischoff were at the helm as have never been a fan of either but credit where it's due, this looked pretty decent Did seem a little repetitive booking towards the end and that is probably why Sting called it a day on it but it shows how creative and professional he really was/is Great upload as always WB P.S. what happened to Mick Foley's role to end so abruptly

[@corkscrewfoley]

The Sting x Hogan match was such a trainwreck. I was in a house full of buddies, most of them Hulkamaniacs, and they were going nuts. I do recall all of us having a blast though, and glad I was watching then.

[@b.b.a.2886]

This is my favorite wrestling youtube channel so far. The videos are top quality. I just don't want to remember how Impact missed on probably the biggest storyline in it's history. Making a blood feud between arguably the best TNA made heel Bobby Roode and one of the best faces in recent years Cowboy James Storm. The story screamed money and the heel turn was so perfect but TNA did TNA things and ended it in matter of 2 weeks if I remember correctly.

[@kingkosher6231]

I love seeing Impact get some love on this channel. People writing them off means a LOT of wrestling fans didnt get to see amazing stuff like Raven's Serotonin stable or the incredible Angle vs Joe feud.

[@NellyInTheSky]

Great couple of videos - thank you so much!

[@WhiskeyBrewer]

I laughed more than I should have at the Suburban Commando joke from Sting Just a shame that Hogan's face turn at that BFG was what stopped Roode beating Angle. According to rumours anyway

[@Andy_Ace]

More and more i find your content to be absolutely ACE, thanks again.

[@Street.Hermit]

professional wrestling is hands down the most original and iconic form of entertainment! Just look at all these movies and other celebrities following wrestling’s example, just trend setters thru and thru!

[@exquisitelemonade3039]

Steve Borden reminds me of Michael Keaton lots, yet was The Joker.

[@theonewhowokeup9987]

@2:50 I had to stop the video so I could watch this segment take place with Sting very amusing Borden did a good job...also for the sneaker heads peep the Retro Air Jordan 6 infra-reds.

[@TheDrunkLawyer]

Sting: I'm the network executive Steiner: you're wearing makeup!

[@abrhmvlya]

I love that you use "Stacked Actors" love that song. It only fitting in this Sting crazed character

[@misslaura199]

Yay I've been waiting for this to drop, thank you

[@puzzlepupwoody6574]

Grew up watching sting and hogan in the 80s with all the greats. This was possible their best work together. Still...the road warriors were my favorites until the Undertaker debuted. Kid me was hooked on his spooky shizzle 😂 and he still is. Rest...In....Peace.

[@bennyspingflower]

you can say what ever you want about IMPACT - this whole sting story line was so awesome and i cant wait to see what he will have in store for us at AEW

[@SpaceLordLono]

Bischoff: were you hiding in the office this whole time? Joker Sting: yyeahh

[@mrizim]

I just love how structured your videos are. Perfection!

[@Cott-wf6pf]

Awesome work man!

[@MachtPlays]

Oh wow that’s awesome Sting got to do the last matches of Hogan & Flairs careers.

[@maxb4210]

TNA actually sounds pretty good around this time, wish I gave it a chance back then

[@wawaelias8842]

with playing mind games and being freaky and scary, i thought the undertaker had that gimmick locked down!! Dame sting did an, amazing job playing this crazy sting. The way he was portraying his gimmick, was relatable and as long as you can be relatable. People are going to love you!!

[@vickrunalza8057]

Great compilation

[@SebastianGomez-uj8iu]

Always dropping the good stuff bro

[@larrynations4992]

Dude these were great videos thank you definitely worth watching

[@florianstrotkamp8556]

Some more impact stuff would be appreciated, nice video !

[@pelago_]

Great videos, you smashed it!

[@RealSasquatchWatch]

was waitin for this since ystrday thanks!

[@Tony_1294]

Aces & 8's video next please this part 2 Was Awesome!!!!

[@NotAGarage]

The music in the background reminds me of Perfect Dark or Castlevania on N64. Love it. 👍

[@AngelFlores-bq4fd]

That's me at 24:06 to the right of the ring post, holding a camera and painted up like Joker Sting 😅

[@burn12k8]

Man this channel 🔥

[@DANTHEMANREVIEWS]

Fantastic vid! Your really letting me relive the glory days of when I loved wrestling!!

[@gezeo750]

Very cool man. I've never watched TNA/Impact but this seems like a great send-off for those legends. Hogan and Flair.

[@johndemler838]

11:52 Hogan with the chair shot from hell, ba gawd! Sting probably didn't know how to react after such a weak effort.

[@solidsnake4214]

14:21, until…. Well you know

[@philipglover3295]

This was possibly one of Impact Wrestling’s most underrated storylines I mean even Sting’s crow got over 😂

[@michaeloraghailligh4785]

Flair's last match? Welcome to 2022 ffs

[@jakedandy8323]

He does this, he does that, he's quick as a cat and he hits you with a bat

[@MarkHyde]

Steve Borden having too much fun as the INSANE ICON/ 'Joker' Sting - love it :)

[@kaseyone100]

since you have been doing the Monday night wars i have been watching wcw dvds and I wish I had wwf dvd but keep up the good job

[@BlackLanternTomas]

Look up some WWF stuff on KZbin

[@constablekennedy8227]

Hogan and his Cronies really did a Number on TNA Impact Wrestling ... 🕳

[@d.52555]

@Dallas & Daddy you’re exactly right. At least WCW paid their wrestlers decent money/on time though.

[@d.52555]

@Dallas & Daddy so many true stories about wrestlers not getting paid on time or not getting paid a lot. Ex: There’s a shoot of Christopher Daniels and Kazarian talking about how Tna posted a pic donating 2500 to the Red Cross in 2013 yet most of the talent’s pay was late.

[@d.52555]

@Dallas & Daddy Another ex: Awesome Kong saw in 2008/09 where the makeup artists were paid more than the top knockouts.