11-25-2014, 03:47 PM | #121 |
Loque Ja
Posts: 87,867
|
Really no one better for Sting to face than HHH on the current roster
|
11-25-2014, 03:51 PM | #122 |
Over Like Rover
Posts: 38,444
|
there really isn't, especially not 50+ in his first WWE/potentially last ever match on their biggest show of the year Sting.
|
11-25-2014, 04:31 PM | #123 |
Soundly Defeated Wadding
Posts: 40,590
|
I agree that he's the best option. That's just kind of sad, is all.
|
11-25-2014, 04:53 PM | #124 |
Resident drug enabler
Posts: 45,473
|
It's not that sad. Like I said, I agree that he's not on the level of Rock/Austin/Hogan (No one in their right mind would argue that). He's not THAT big of a deal. But I think you also underrate how big of a deal he is. While he wasn't on the level of those guys, he was a guy who was always in the thick of things while Sting was the man in WCW and he's stayed very relevant in WWE for the decade plus since. Not only is he the most perpetually over full time guy not named John Cena right now but there's also some subtle history they can play off of. He was the guy who sat in the front of the tank and drove to the arena Nitro was being held at to "fire the first shot" in the war between WWF and WCW. While he may not represent the attitude era against the face of WCW like Rock or Austin, it's not like he's a complete default option. If they want that WCW vs WWF nostalgia match, this works really well.
|
11-25-2014, 05:22 PM | #125 |
Over Like Rover
Posts: 38,444
|
I don't see how it's sad at all but to each their own. I'd put him in or very close to the top 5 guys that would have made a good opponent for Sting's first WWE match at any point over the last 15 years.
|
11-26-2014, 03:52 PM | #126 |
Reigning Tipsters Champ!
Posts: 2,087
|
People talk about Rock's mic work, Stone Cold's charisma etc... but tbh Triple H is 8/10 in every single aspect of the business. He doesn't have a weakness really and was THE heel to the very biggest stars in the 2000's.
The only top, top face of that era who has not had to encounter Triple H....is Sting. If they tell that story and do their, as always, incredible video packages, I think this will become a must see match. It's like the two last cowboys standing, ready to duel it out. Show Austin, Rock, Undertaker, Micheals etc.. all walking out after their last match/ Highlights from Triple H's biggest wins in WWE and Sting's in WCW. Could be epic. Also, people do complain about Triple H not putting over certain guys, but don't honestly believe people like Booker could have been the guy, and RVD went on to show that he couldn't be relied upon anyway. |
11-26-2014, 04:12 PM | #127 |
TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04
Posts: 29,886
|
I don't understand how you can make "he's isn't as good as the 4-5 other greatest superstars of all time" an insult. Being the 6th greatest of all time is still really really fucking good. As others have said, he is great at everything just not the greatest in any area. I would argue that only Ric Flair performed at as high of a level for such long period of time as Triple H.
Last edited by James Steele; 11-26-2014 at 04:30 PM. |
11-26-2014, 04:32 PM | #128 |
Feeling Oof-y
Posts: 17,136
|
They push HHH as THE GUY from the Attitude Era because he is the only one they have.
They don't have Taker, they don't have Rock, they don't have Austin. They don't even have Foley. Kane, Show, Henry, Christian were never top guys and have been so mishandled over the last decade. They go with HHH through lack of option. |
11-26-2014, 04:38 PM | #129 | |
Over Like Rover
Posts: 38,444
|
Quote:
greatest hairline greatest punch greatest usage of water greatest usage of Motorhead greatest flipbump for a 250lb+ guy greatest "oh shit" facial |
|
11-26-2014, 04:39 PM | #130 |
Over Like Rover
Posts: 38,444
|
actually fuck that, it's arguable in a roundabout way that Triple H has had the most successful career of any professional wrestler in the history of the business
|
11-26-2014, 04:42 PM | #131 | |
TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04
Posts: 29,886
|
Quote:
|
|
11-26-2014, 05:17 PM | #132 |
Feeling Oof-y
Posts: 17,136
|
I think you've taken what I said as a knock on HHH, it wasn't intended that way.
The wrestling business is built on hyperbole, I've no issue with them over selling HHH. I'm basically excusing them. Remember the whole "End Of An Era" deal with Taker? That's when they tried to sell HHH as THE GUY from the Attitude Era. |
11-26-2014, 05:43 PM | #133 | |
In His hands...
Posts: 25,166
|
Quote:
|
|
11-26-2014, 05:45 PM | #134 | |
TPWW's HHH Mark Since '04
Posts: 29,886
|
Quote:
|
|
11-26-2014, 08:40 PM | #135 |
Resident drug enabler
Posts: 45,473
|
|
11-28-2014, 10:33 AM | #136 |
VG + Q&A FORUM REPRESENT
Posts: 2,957
|
why does every assume that Sing only has one more match left ? Seems to me he could go for the entire year at least.
|
11-28-2014, 10:54 AM | #137 |
king of sucks
Posts: 4,412
|
|
11-28-2014, 11:03 AM | #138 | |
President of Freedonia
Posts: 58,167
|
Quote:
I would imagine his first official match is WM 31, where he can get a big win against Triple H. Then he'll wrestle at SummerSlam and a couple of other shows before wrapping up at WM 32. HOF induction by WM 33. |
|
11-28-2014, 11:24 AM | #139 |
Out Of Step
Posts: 12,059
|
Really limited dates I hope, the nostalgia factor will wear thin really quickly given he's past it in the ring now.
|
11-28-2014, 01:17 PM | #140 |
Posts: 357
|
His debut match will be at WM 31 that's for sure to fit in with the hype and build-up and he will almost likely get the win over Triple H.
After that as JR said in his blog, he should be used sparingly. Maybe a singles match at the odd PPV etc, or a tag match on RAW etc. As much as the Sting fans out there would have loved to see him wrestle week in week out, be in the hunt for the title, do the rumble, etc etc. the reality is he is 55 and absolutely no way could handle that. I think most have accepted that. You want to be able to enjoy Sting's run in the WWE and his final run as an in-ring competitor for all the right reason, memorable matches, performances rather than watch decompose into a mess in the ring almost how Taker did at WM 30 despite being much younger than the Stinger. The impression I get with this deal is that the ball is completely in Sting's court as to when he wants to wrestle and his involvement. |
11-28-2014, 03:57 PM | #141 |
3 Dicks Out For Trips
Posts: 29,658
|
Sting/Hogan WM32.
|