The music legend, 73, and his film director wife Trudie Styler, 71 – who married in 1992 – have been plagued by sniggers ever since Sting talked about their ‘tantric sex’ habits in a 90s interview.

Jeff Hardy says several '80s wrestling legends inspired him to paint his face.

Sting also debuted in All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1989 and took part in the Super Power Series in 1989. He would return to Japan in 1992 to face the Great Muta in a WCW/NJPW joint event.

Sting has sold more than 100 million albums across his 45-year career Sting says musicians face "a battle" to defend their work against the rise of songs written by artificial intelligence.