{"id":251627,"date":"2026-07-06T06:51:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/former-wwe-name-sting-and-top-champion-among-others-announced-for-virtual-signings-reports\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T06:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:51:51","slug":"former-wwe-name-sting-and-top-champion-among-others-announced-for-virtual-signings-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/former-wwe-name-sting-and-top-champion-among-others-announced-for-virtual-signings-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Former WWE name, Sting, and top champion among others announced for virtual signings &#8211; Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5188145\" data-slug-id=\"2804474\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A former WWE star, Hall of Famer Sting, and one of TNA&#8217;s top champions are among the names confirmed for Highspots&#8217; July virtual signing schedule. Fans looking to grab autographs from recognizable names will have multiple opportunities to do so over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pwinsider.com\/article\/209481\/sting-the-former-alba-fyre-xia-brookside-and-more-signing-for-highspotscom.html?p=1&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawS4CrlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPeHRndUVyc1BEZDROZzRIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo7FQR6TYgBJF4yZAkskiO_ZLndUq-pgqTop_7_tW9VzxYDMJUvYJxWei7nW_aem_Cxm09G2p6hwBfoQ_firN9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">PWInsider<\/a><\/em>, the series will begin on July 9 with Kay Lee Ray, formerly known to WWE fans as Alba Fyre. The former NXT UK Women&#8217;s Champion recently returned to using her pre-WWE ring name following her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/news-alba-fyre-reveals-real-reason-behind-wwe-exit-explains-fired\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">departure from the company in April<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Following that, on July 16, reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside will take part in the virtual signing. Brookside has built serious momentum in TNA Wrestling recently, capturing the top prize in the Knockouts division. Her scheduled appearance will give fans a rare chance to secure an autograph from an active world titleholder.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>The following week, on July 23, wrestling legends Nikita Koloff and Magnum T.A. will appear together for a special dual signing. Just one day later, on July 24, wrestling veteran Norman Smiley will hold his own virtual session.<\/p>\n<p>The month will conclude with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/sting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">WWE Hall of Famer Sting<\/a>, who is set to participate in a virtual signing on July 30. Widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in professional wrestling history, Sting remains one of the most sought-after names for autograph sessions despite retiring from in-ring competition.<\/p>\n<p>The latest lineup offers something for fans of every era, from current champions to Hall of Famers, making it one of Highspots&#8217; most star-studded months of virtual signings in recent memory.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>WWE legend Sting set for special appearance<\/h2>\n<p>Following his Highspots signing appearance on July 30, The Icon will make another special appearance.<\/p>\n<p><em>WrestleCon<\/em> has officially announced that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/aew\/news-huge-announcement-made-wwe-hall-famer-sting-s-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Sting will appear at its Minneapolis convention<\/a>, marking his first public appearance since retiring his iconic war paint. The appearance is scheduled for Friday, July 31, the event&#8217;s opening day.<\/p>\n<p>Making the announcement on social media, WrestleCon highlighted the significance of the occasion.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our first guest announcement for Minneapolis is the Icon Sting! His first appearance after retiring the war paint will be in Minnesota. He will be appearing exclusively on Friday July 31st from 4pm-8pm (Day 1).&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Although Sting retired from in-ring competition after his final match in AEW, he remains one of the most beloved figures in professional wrestling. 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