Now or never for Sting?

[Bobo]

His contract is almost up and no doubt WWE will be making overtures in a desperate last ditch attempt to get him to come to WWE for the dream match against Undertaker.

Surely this has to happen in 2014 and at WM 30 of all events?

If not I can't see it ever happening. Sting's a fool for resisting all these years.

[whiteyford]

He doesn't need the money so he's hardly a fool, they'll do a Sting DVD regardless of if he signs or not, he'll make money off that so really its just if he wants to come in and job at 'mania or not first.

[Bobo]

He's a fool in the sense that he could have had it all and truly been the biggest star in wrestling history. No doubt he is a legend but one wonders what might have been had he wrestled the likes of HBK, Triple H, Kane, The Rock, Stone Cold and yes of course the Undertaker. Almost every "major" star you can think of 1980s onwards made their career in both the WWE/WWF and WCW be it Hogan, Booker T, Bret Hart, Macho Man, Goldberg, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guererro, Paul Wight and even Chris Benoit.

[#1-norm-fan]

Here's a question:

Who says that Sting vs The Undertaker is a dream match for WWE?

Is Sting really so relevant 13 years after WCW closed down that him "challenging" Taker's streak is really that big of a draw? I don't think WWE's core audience thinks as highly of Sting as us hardcore rasslin' fans do.

[Iconoclasm]

What movie character would he rip off for his debut in the WWE?

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'd rather see Sting vs. Triple H to be honest.

[Tazz Dan]

I don't care who Sting faces, but a run in WWE would make me happy. If past relevance is anything to go by, if they can make RVD's return as big as they did this year, imagine what they could pull off with a Sting debut. It could be massive.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm not that bothered. He hasn't had a good match in TNA in a while as he is getting on a bit. I'd still like to see one WM match though, but my reaction wouldn't be marking, it would be:

http://i.minus.com/ibwsjT9os2nd41.gif

[BigCrippyZ]

Sting would be pretty incredible to see. How do we think WWE would introduce him? Cool cryptic mysterious videos or random surprise appearance ala Rumble? Both?

[Theo Dious]

I find it amusing that Bret Hart and Bruno Sammartino have made their peace with Vince and now Sting is the reigning king of the stubborn in wrestling. At this point it wouldn't bother me if he never makes it to WWE.

[whiteyford]

I don't think its being stubborn, he's on an alleged $500k a year for working a handful of dates within walking distance of his home for the most part of his tenure there, he wasn't a fan of the edgier product so why go somewhere he wasn't comfortable with?

[Anybody Thrilla]

Here's a question:

Who says that Sting vs The Undertaker is a dream match for WWE?

Is Sting really so relevant 13 years after WCW closed down that him "challenging" Taker's streak is really that big of a draw? I don't think WWE's core audience thinks as highly of Sting as us hardcore rasslin' fans do.

I was wondering the same thing. Sting's matches are hardly watchable anymore, and seeing him challenge the streak would be a tremendous waste of everyone's time.

[Anybody Thrilla]

If anybody wants to see Sting, just watch TNA. He's there a lot.

[Lock Jaw]

Last time I saw Sting wrassle, which is a few years ago now, he did alright. So unless he suddenly went sharply downhill, he would be fine.

Part of me doesn't want to see him in WWE though. He's got a unique place in wrassling history as the one guy who never went to the WWE but still is a major star.

[mike adamle]

It'd be an awesome spectacle if he faced Taker at mania, but it certainly wouldn't be as good of a match as the last few taker mania matches. But I don't really see him facing anyone else.

Sting vs. John Cena maybe? That'd be a better style match than against Taker.

[#1-norm-fan]

If anybody wants to see Sting, just watch TNA. He's there a lot.

... Something that could have been brought to my attention 11 YEARS AGO!!!

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm just now kinda wondering why Taker is the guy everyone talks about as Sting's opponent if he were to come to WWE. Is it really just because they wear black and had similar goth-like gimmicks in their prime?

[Mr. Nerfect]

It's just gotten drilled into everyone's heads as a dream match. I was always much more interested in Sting vs. Kane. But if Sting came to the WWE, I'd actually like to see him get a run with a story behind it.

[James Steele]

I always wanted to see Triple H vs Sting for some reason.

[The Naitch]

Sting the die hard Christian that has to stick to his "principles"

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[JimmyMess]

While I wish for it, I am confident that it will be never

[Mr. Nerfect]

I always wanted to see Triple H vs Sting for some reason.

There's definitely a marketable dynamic there. Legend vs. Legend, Icon vs. Icon, Sledgehammer vs. Baseball Bat, who loves Ric Flair more?

[Emperor Smeat]

I'm just now kinda wondering why Taker is the guy everyone talks about as Sting's opponent if he were to come to WWE. Is it really just because they wear black and had similar goth-like gimmicks in their prime?

Mix between Sting being possibly the last big star yet to have been in the WWE, the idea of Mania 27 having a WCW-themed Hall of Fame being considered, and the dirtsheets every so often hint at the WWE still having a lot of interest in getting him these past few years.

If he ever did get signed, a one-time Mania match and/or a very small RVD-like run makes a lot of sense since it would be very similar to the TNA type schedule he enjoys a lot.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Sting wrestles with a shirt on now. A fucking shirt.

[mike adamle]

Sting vs. The Rock at Mania would be awesome

[Seth82]

if they could get him to sign it'd be cool.

He's like 54 now so the time to do it is ticking.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Last time I saw Sting wrassle, which is a few years ago now, he did alright. So unless he suddenly went sharply downhill, he would be fine.

Yeah, he's not abysmal, he is fine. But just that. Fine. I watch a decent amount of TNA, and whenever I hear that Sting is in a match, I get about as excited as I do about a Married With Children re-run. It was awesome when it was new, the allure is a bit outdated at this point, and I've probably already seen it. I'm definitely not going to buy it on pay-per-view, though.

[Bad News Gertner]

I don't know why people are wanting so bad for Sting to come to the WWE.

Same people complaining about the Rock taking up a ppv spot.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Sting isn't even a great promo, and The Rock is probably currently better in the ring too.

[Bad News Gertner]

Sting was good and all, but he really was only interesting between 96-98 with Hogan.

I must be missing something here, because I don't get the fascination

[Mr. Nerfect]

I would like to see Sting vs. Daniel Bryan, just because I think Bryan would get something approaching special out of Sting.

[mike adamle]

I'm thinking that Brock Lesnar could come out on Raw one night on the Road to WrestleMania and talk about how he's a monster and nobody in the WWE can stop him. Then the lights go out. Everyone thinks it's the Undertaker. When the lights come back on Sting is in the ring and has laid out Brock Lesnar with a baseball bat.

This would lead to Sting vs. Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.

You could possibly throw Undertaker in there as well and make it Sting vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker but I think the first match would be huge enough, feed taker to someone else.

Sting vs. Brock Lesnar sounds like a money match.

[whiteyford]

I must be missing something here, because I don't get the fascination

Its because he's never wrestled there, think that's about it really.

[Heisenberg]

Shawn Michaels v.s. Sting w/ Jesus Christ as Guest Ref, Born Again title on the line. Loser has to fall back into sinning, or as I like to put it, being a normal person.

[Volare]

Does that mean we get colorful Sting back if he loses?

[mike adamle]

I think A 3-Way between Sting, Chris Jericho, and Brodus Clay would be a sleeper MOTN

[Nowhere Man]

I'm A huge mark for Sting, but I'd be fine with never seeing him work for WWE. First off, because I like the idea of him always being the one Legend who never worked for Vince and company. And also, sad as I am to say it, these days he just can't perform at the level WWE would expect for a one-night-only dream match against Taker or whoever.

[Rammsteinmad]

Why do people still care? I loved Sting back in the day, but come on, he hasn't been relevant in 13 years. It'd be cool to see him in a WWE ring, but the guy is obviously well and truly past his prime, and it's not really anything that appeals to me.

Plus, one Sting match on the card means shit loads of guys like Wade Barrett, Antonio Cesaro etc being left off the card.

[mike adamle]

Unless Sting faced Wade Barrett or Antonio Cesaro in a classic encounter

[Mr. Nerfect]

Sting vs. Brock Lesnar actually sounds huge to me. Something about Sting standing up to a monster like Brock would make him feel "classic" again.

[Theo Dious]

If anybody wants to see Sting, just watch TNA. He's there a lot.

...but what if you want to ENJOY seeing Sting?

[Rammsteinmad]

Youtube WCW.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Youtube NWA.

Fixed.

[XL]

Is it possible that Sting is "going through the motions" in TNA and would be able to pull out a great showing at Mania?

[Mongo Lloyd]

He should just retire already. The best appearance he could make would be in the hall of fame

[mike adamle]

I could see them putting Sting in a David vs. Goliath match against a heel Great Khali or a heel Brodus Clay

[Optimus Bone 69]

Never really thought much of him at all, liked his Jim Carrey/Joker gimmick i suppose
If nothing else id like him to sign up for Wwe games and dvd's

[Black Widow]

I honestly stopped caring after the 2/21/11 shit.

[Curd]

He doesn't need the money so he's hardly a fool, they'll do a Sting DVD regardless of if he signs or not, he'll make money off that so really its just if he wants to come in and job at 'mania or not first.

Yeah! I think when most current WWE fans' exposure to Sting is through DVDs, most of his pop would come from the IWC...which is divided on his return. Yay to Sting for not jobbing to Taker by staying in TNA!

[Bobo]

It looks as it is NOW for Sting with rumours of his TNA contract not being renewed, the storyline next week and rumours of him being WWE bound surfacing once again. If he would arrive on time for the rumble..... Imagine him entering and winning? Then say Orton retains against Cena and then either the following night or week after issues an open challenge on raw and then undertaker returned and won? How would this affect my original Daniel Bryan prediction of winning? Maybe they could do the faces v authority match Cena Bryan and punk v Kane triple h and Orton so as to the top faces don't miss out on a mania main event? If sting is coming then sting v taker must be THE main focus of the ppv.

[Bobo]

But then where does that put Brock Lesnar with his title shot at No Way Out? Maybe Batista interferes and costs him the match leading to another feud?

[MoFo]

If anybody wants to see Sting, just watch TNA. He's there a lot.


I dont get your POV, it's not about seeing Sting, it's wanting to see a whole load of fresh 'dream matches' if he goes to WWE.

Besides, with all the superb production and hype vids WWE can make any match look a million bucks. At Wrestlemania the occasion and atmosphere can disguise how bad a match actually is, Hogan/Warrior was basic but had everyone on edge.

[Rammsteinmad]

If sting is coming then sting v taker must be THE main focus of the ppv.

Why? For all the millions of people who don't even know who Sting is?

[MoFo]

If he comes to WWE he better wear his WCW shit and not that fucking slob T-shirt though.

[Cuse8]

ive been a sting mark for years. and seeing him potentially at WM or even in the WWE in general would be great IMO

however the realist in me says he will lose next wk on impact, be "fired" or whatever the stipulation is, take a couple weeks off. then resign with TNA for a year and be back on tv.

then rinse-wash-repeat this time next year

[whiteyford]

It looks as it is NOW for Sting with rumours of his TNA contract not being renewed, the storyline next week and rumours of him being WWE bound surfacing once again. If he would arrive on time for the rumble..... Imagine him entering and winning? Then say Orton retains against Cena and then either the following night or week after issues an open challenge on raw and then undertaker returned and won? How would this affect my original Daniel Bryan prediction of winning? Maybe they could do the faces v authority match Cena Bryan and punk v Kane triple h and Orton so as to the top faces don't miss out on a mania main event? If sting is coming then sting v taker must be THE main focus of the ppv.

Why would they waste a title match on Sting? He doesn't need it, he's arguably the biggest 'free agent' going, they have footage of him going back 25 years or so they can use to hype him as the second coming of pro 'rasslin, him coming in should be a big enough selling point for his match that adding the only big title to it is a waste of a promotional tool for another match. And Sting vs 'Taker isn't THE match with a shitty two month build.

[CSL]

be great to see him in WWE just for the spectacle, he'd instantly be worth/mean more than he ever has in TNA, they'd "produce" the shit out of him, he'd no doubt bust his balls in ring wise given the stage, he'd have 8-12 weeks to get in the best shape possible given they'd surely keep him off the road except for TV etc. Have a "WWE produced segment" aka lots of lighting, effects and so forth etc with him coming in and "saving" whoever is being targeted by The Shield going into Mania, "I have a history of taking down unstoppable groups" yadda yadda, handicap match, whoever and Sting over at Mania via something that further teases/sets up Reigns leaving, release a big DVD bio set later in the year, stick him in the HOF next year and we're golden. He can still go with the right guys. Ambrose and Rollins would make him look like a beast.

[Black Widow]

WWE has been PG for some time now and more family friendly then probably since the mid 90s. I have no clue what's going on in TNA but the last time I watched, Ken Anderson came out and called his fans a bunch of ass holes about fifty times while Velvet Sky bounced her ass up and down on the middle rope while getting into the ring.

Booker T did just fine for himself despite The Rock making one short comment in passing which was forgotten about the next week. The Rock did the same to Jericho when he debuted as well and he turned out ok.

I just don't buy Sting's excuses.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Would def be more interested in seeing Sting vs Triple H than Sting vs Taker. Considering the entire basis behind Sting vs undertaker being a dream match is that they're both goths, just have him borrow a bit of Takers guyliner.

[Lock Jaw]

I have zero interest in Sting vs Taker either. Mainly because I wouldn't want Sting to be brought in just to do the job. At least let him win his first match.

[whiteyford]

I just don't buy Sting's excuses.

Lol excuses:rofl:

[whiteyford]

Would def be more interested in seeing Sting vs Triple H than Sting vs Taker. Considering the entire basis behind Sting vs undertaker being a dream match is that they're both goths, just have him borrow a bit of Takers guyliner.

It's more Sting/'Taker stayed put during their respective big runs. It's like mofo said, a bunch of fresh 'dream' matches, there are a bunch of top guys he's never interacted with let alone wrestled, if they used him sparingly they could protect his image and get a few matches out of him before the nostalgia wears off.

[Brigstocke]

Its been 13 years since Sting was relevant to WWE's audience... Wrestling is booked in 7 year patterns..due to average viewers drifting off...

Hardly any of WWE's mark audience have a clue who Sting is... Why would WWE want to book him?

The time was 8/9 years ago. This ship has sailed..

[whiteyford]

They're going to milk the WCW library for all its worth once the Network launches, it makes sense from that standpoint in a way, but if they don't sign him it doesn't really affect that or his inevitable DVD realistically.

[Black Widow]

Lol excuses:rofl:Sting has said he doesn't approve of the wwe content in the past but there's more cussing/Half naked women on TNA currently than wwe.

An the other excuse is sad when Rock said that to everyone.

[whiteyford]

Sting has said he doesn't approve of the wwe content in the past but there's more cussing/Half naked women on TNA currently than wwe.

An the other excuse is sad when Rock said that to everyone.

That's a reason, not an excuse.

[XL]

Its been 13 years since Sting was relevant to WWE's audience... Wrestling is booked in 7 year patterns..due to average viewers drifting off...

Hardly any of WWE's mark audience have a clue who Sting is... Why would WWE want to book him?

The time was 8/9 years ago. This ship has sailed..

FACKING BALSHIT!!

That "7 year cycle" makes literally no sense. As if people switch on at the age of 8 in 2014 and then spot watching at the age of 15 in 2021.

[Brigstocke]

7 years to forget is widely accepted fact of rasslin...

Sometimes known as 'The Fleeting Demographic rule'

Source

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FleetingDemographicRule?from=Main.SevenYearRule

Go suck a thousand cocks

[Lock Jaw]

Pffft, I forget things in less than 7 years... I'd say 4 is my limit. After that it is all a haze of "I know some things that generally happened, but no idea of the specifics anymore"

[SammyG]

Would mark the fuck out.

[blak23]

At most just put him in a tag match to give guys a rub. Put him in the HOF and just stop there

[Anybody Thrilla]

To the people talking about hype and production, it would STILL BE STING at the end of the day, which really isn't all that exciting right now. You sound like you're saying that you just really would like to be fooled. It's just Sting...

But a ribbon on a turd, and what is it?

[whiteyford]

It would be the same with any legend being brought in, the last lot of Hogan matchups were dire but were carried on the hype.

[Shisen Kopf]

Undertaker vs Sting at Rasslemania. Gonna happen. There's an official thread for that though.

[Lock Jaw]

I still think Sting could put on a good showing given the right opponent.

Sting also has the "charisma" and "mic skills" to at the very least get us excited about his appearance/match.

[teamXtremist]

In ring sting is done but maybe in a one off match for wwe he could still put it all together if he's willing to stop taking Dixie's money

[parkmania]

At this moment, I could see a Sting/Punk match at WM - have Sting be brought in as what "real rasslin'" is, as opposed to "those indy/internet darlings".

[XL]

Its been 13 years since Sting was relevant to WWE's audience... Wrestling is booked in 7 year patterns..due to average viewers drifting off...

Hardly any of WWE's mark audience have a clue who Sting is... Why would WWE want to book him?

The time was 8/9 years ago. This ship has sailed..

7 years to forget is widely accepted fact of rasslin...

Sometimes known as 'The Fleeting Demographic rule'

Source

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FleetingDemographicRule?from=Main.SevenYearRule

Go suck a thousand cocks
You're not talking about reusing gimmicks/angles/stories/etc. You're saying that the audience don't know/wouldn't remember/care who Sting is.

Would the same not apply to Lesnar, who was gone for 8 years? He got a massive reaction. Flair had been gone from the WWE for almost a decade when he came back in 2001 to a huge reaction. Hogan, left in 93, came back in 2002.

If they execute it in the right way - against the right person, in the right city - he'd get the reaction. Wouldn't take long for today's "marks" to get it.

[#1-norm-fan]

Lesnar stayed relevant to WWE's audience while he was gone by making a name for himself in the UFC. Flair was gone from WWE but relevant in WCW which was on par with WWE at times and shared an audience. Same with Hogan. Sting has not stayed relevant.

[Brigstocke]

You're not talking about reusing gimmicks/angles/stories/etc. You're saying that the audience don't know/wouldn't remember/care who Sting is.

Would the same not apply to Lesnar, who was gone for 8 years? He got a massive reaction. Flair had been gone from the WWE for almost a decade when he came back in 2001 to a huge reaction. Hogan, left in 93, came back in 2002.

If they execute it in the right way - against the right person, in the right city - he'd get the reaction. Wouldn't take long for today's "marks" to get it.

Lesnar was a huge draw outside of WWE, Flair transcended wrestling, Hogan is Hulk Hogan... using these examples only further proves the point I'm making.

Sting was a draw for a while in a company that didn't exist 7 years ago. He is irrelevant to the average fan today. No further questions your honour. You'll just have to accept that you are wrong on this occasion.

[CSL]

if WWE treat Sting likes he's a big deal and make him out to be a big deal, he'll be a big deal

[Emperor Smeat]

Considering the WWE has been trying to get Sting for the past few years, I doubt they are worried about what his relevancy status is since that can easily be fixed once their hype machine takes over.

Punk vs Taker last year showed the WWE doesn't need a long time to hype up a streak match while WWE.com and the WCW-related DVDs usually show a good deal of praise towards him every so often.

[Blonde Moment]

Be just like every other year fans will gossip and Sting will chicken out and remain with TNA. Unless he retires

[Bobo]

Two months is more than enough time to hype a sting v taker match and with the launch of the network it helps to promote his classic stuff. Millions still know who he is in the wwe fans are nostalgic as shown by the Goldberg chants and macho man chants whenever punk does the elbow. As for why they should waste a title on him well it wouldn't be a waste if his feuds and matches were pulled off perfectly and can't have a legend come wwe of stings calibre and not have him on top if only for one ppv.

[whiteyford]

Sting doesn't need the title, Sting would be the attraction, you're just taking away a promotional tool from another match, you may as well make it a barbwire scaffold landmines on a pole laser shark deathmatch. Your idea was for him to come in and win the rumble, so he's on top for at least 3 months taking away spots from other guys who could benefit from being the rumble winner and being involved in the title match and the ensuing hype leading up to it.

[XL]

Lesnar was a huge draw outside of WWE, Flair transcended wrestling, Hogan is Hulk Hogan... using these examples only further proves the point I'm making.

Sting was a draw for a while in a company that didn't exist 7 years ago. He is irrelevant to the average fan today. No further questions your honour. You'll just have to accept that you are wrong on this occasion.
Sting was THE guy for WCW. One of only a few people they made, the only top guy never to work for Vince, a bonefide legend. He will get a reaction from longtime fans and the guys that also watch TNA (aka the IWC) and if the "casual fans" don't get it...
if WWE treat Sting likes he's a big deal and make him out to be a big deal, he'll be a big deal

[Bobo]

Sting doesn't need the title, Sting would be the attraction, you're just taking away a promotional tool from another match, you may as well make it a barbwire scaffold landmines on a pole laser shark deathmatch. Your idea was for him to come in and win the rumble, so he's on top for at least 3 months taking away spots from other guys who could benefit from being the rumble winner and being involved in the title match and the ensuing hype leading up to it.

I'm suggesting that if wwe wanted to do the sting angle properly then it would have been to develop feuds over a year, have sting beat some tops raw opponents, take part in a hell in a cell match, win the rumble, win a title etc as to allow him to have his glory in the wwe. Even he were to come for just wm 30 I have no doubt he will be scripted to lose to taker given that I think the streak would have ended long ago if the writers really wanted it. It would kind of take away that aura of invincibility taker has and what has been the standout moment of his career. As a sting fan I wouldn't want to see him make his long awaited debut in the wwe only to job to taker or Cena and I suspect amongst other things maybe that's what Sting has been cautious about hence his reluctance to jump to wwe.

Yes it would take away a promotional tool from one of the stars for a few months but do Cena, Bryan or punk need anymore hyping than they have at the moment? They will still be around for the next wm and the one after and maybe after that whereas this may well be stings only wwe appearance and if it does happen I guess sting fans out there are hoping it won't be a disaster like warrior coming to the WCW. If it wasn't for the fact ht warrior was just so crap, egotistical and took part in one of worst matches ever during his WCW time and didn't commit, I'm sure WCW had plans for him so far as biatch off claiming a whole merchandise line had been in the works and no doubt at some stage that would have culminated in a title run of sorts.

[whiteyford]

Wining the Rumble/Title so he can job to 'taker, who then historically disappears for 10months afterwards, is overkill. He's 50 something years old, he'll be used sparingly if he was brought in to hide that fact and maintain the nostalgia, he doesn't need all the bells and whistles to hype a 'Mania match especially against the Undertaker, the streak is the title there. And why for fucks sake would you put him in a HITC match?

[Bobo]

Wining the Rumble/Title so he can job to 'taker, who then historically disappears for 10months afterwards, is overkill. He's 50 something years old, he'll be used sparingly if he was brought in to hide that fact and maintain the nostalgia, he doesn't need all the bells and whistles to hype a 'Mania match especially against the Undertaker, the streak is the title there. And why for fucks sake would you put him in a HITC match?

Why not put him in a hiac match? If he's fit enough and up for it it would be awesome.

Hogan was near enough 50 when he came back to wwe fought rock at wm and won the title from triple h and beat HBK. Age isn't a barrier and as I said Sting is still quite reasonably physically fit whereas taker can't get through a single match at mania without needing a ten month recuperation period.

But let's be fair the streak isn't going to end so if and a big if sting does come to wwe for wm alone, is that how he will be remembered in wwe?

[whiteyford]

But let's be fair the streak isn't going to end so if and a big if sting does come to wwe for wm alone, is that how he will be remembered in wwe?

if WWE treat Sting likes he's a big deal and make him out to be a big deal, he'll be a big deal

[Fignuts]

I don't care what Anybody Prissypants says, I would mark out like crazy to see Sting in the same ring as Taker.

[James Steele]

You don't book Sting to appeal to the current audience, you book him to help hook in old fans to watch the biggest wrestling event of all time and potentially regain them as viewers.

[VSG]

If Sting comes out to his Crow theme song, he is instantly a big deal in my books.

[Bobo]

People say a lot of wwe fans don't know who sting is but wwe fans are also wrestling fans and do watch TNA roh etc so we shouldn't assume that they are ignorant.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I highly doubt that they'd iron out a deal in the next week even if they did agree for Sting to come in, but my god I'd mark out huge for a Rumble appearance. I'd like to think they can find some way to keep it under wraps. Nobody knew Jake would show up the other week, for instance.</font>

[erickman]

If Sting comes out to his Crow theme song, he is instantly a big deal in my books.

also would rather him take on bray then taker. lights go out wyats come out then lights go out again then sting appears and beats there asses with a bat.

[parkmania]

I'd pay money to see Blade Runner Flash induct Blade Runner Rock into the WWE Hall of Fame.

[XL]

I wonder what Taker's thoughts are on a match with Sting. Could be veto it even if he did sign? Apparently he has a lot of say with his Mania opponent.

[whiteyford]

Pretty sure he could, it's never 100% he'll even work it so I'm sure they'll give him as much creative leeway as possible.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

That's a reason, not an excuse.

Not when it's not true.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Fignuts does not have to call me names just because I don't give a fuck about Sting. What a bully.

[#1-norm-fan]

People say a lot of wwe fans don't know who sting is but wwe fans are also wrestling fans and do watch TNA roh etc so we shouldn't assume that they are ignorant.

Don't be silly. No one watches ROH.

[Bobo]

Don't be silly. No one watches ROH.

I know ii was just saying it to be polite. But I would out of curiosity if I knew when and where to watch it. I'm a wrestling fan I'll watch any wrestling be it pro or olympic wrestling or even sumo haha. But yeah the point is there are lots of wwe fans who are wrestling fans and hence will no doubt tune into TNA for example particularly if they were fans of stars who have since left WWE like say the Dudleys, Jeff Hardy or Kurt Angle.

[Lock Jaw]

You can watch ROH on their website, I believe you need to sign up (free) and then you can view their weekly TV show. I think it airs on Friday and then they put it on the site on Sunday.

[Bobo]

Well as per the title of the thread; his contract with TNA is up and he's been put in angle where he has to quit if he loses and rumours are rife he's set for the WWE. If he doesn't sign now then frankly I don't see it happening again and neither should it happen.

What better opportunity to bring in one of the biggest stars of wrestling of all time then at the 30th edition of WM in the match against Taker everyone has wanted to see for so long?

WM 30 looks set to be huge in the build up and everything going on alongside it.... Ultimate Warrior returning, Hulk Hogan possibly coming back, Sting,

[FourFifty]

I really don't see Sting vs The Undertaker as a wet dream match.
You have someone who has never stepped foot in a WWE ring vs a jalopey that's only driven once, MAYBE twice a year. Sting could be cool. He's seen as the most successful man who has never worked for Vince.
I hate to say it like this, but it's a bad idea. Not because of Sting, but because of The Undertaker. I'd like to see Sting vs Triple H, Randy Orton, Bo Dallas, John Cena, Bray Wyatt, Daniel Bryan, Batista, Alberto Del Rio, or any other star. To give him a match with a broken down man who can't pull off a part time schedule is just unfair to Sting.

[whiteyford]

To be honest I'd rather Undertaker only wrestled once or twice a year, it protects his aura as 'big deal'. If TNA had done that with half the 'legends' they'd signed it might have made a difference to how they were perceived.

[Bobo]

TNA just couldn't afford to do that with their legend as demonstrated by their financial issues. They were a draw and needed to be on tv. With wwe at least there are plenty of top stars around that the fact undertaker isn't there won't matter too much.

[whiteyford]

Nobody in TNA is a draw, they get the same ratings week in week out.

[Bobo]

Nobody in TNA is a draw, they get the same ratings week in week out.

Not even Austim Aries? Or AJ Styles before he left?

[whiteyford]

The ratings are the same every week so no.

[Volare]

Bully Ray wants to set people on fire now....:shifty:

[Lock Jaw]

He's a flamer

[MoFo]

Lesnar stayed relevant to WWE's audience while he was gone by making a name for himself in the UFC. Flair was gone from WWE but relevant in WCW which was on par with WWE at times and shared an audience. Same with Hogan. Sting has not stayed relevant.



Nash came back as Diesel after like 15 years and got a huge pop.

Just cuz kids weren't watching while he was a big star in WCW doesn't mean they can't find out about these guys. Youtube exists you know.

[CSL]

I wonder what Taker's thoughts are on a match with Sting. Could be veto it even if he did sign? Apparently he has a lot of say with his Mania opponent.

for sure. No way they would ever just be like "this is who you're on at Mania with", he'd be involved/sounded out from the get go

[Bobo]

Would it really be a bad thing to end the streak and who better to give that honour to than Sting?

The streak probably won't end no on reflection it shouldn't. No doubt undertaker is amongst the greats perhaps the greatest but his wm record does make him standout above numerous others.

And one side note technically has wrestled in the WWE seeing as they owned WCW when the final Nitro aired so technically he was wrestling on a programme and brand owned by WWE albeit for one night.

[CSL]

Sting ending the streak accomplishes absolutely nothing. I'd doubt even Sting himself would think that's a good idea.

[Bobo]

Sting ending the streak accomplishes absolutely nothing. I'd doubt even Sting himself would think that's a good idea.

So is that it then he would only be brought in for one match, lose and that's it? If he is going to get this wwe run as the rumours suggest then there needs to be a high point in there somewhere and I suspect this may be something that sting has raised in the past.

Unlike others I don't see a major issue with him winning the wwe title particularly if he put on a good show. He will be popular and relevant with fans old and new and I can envisage kids buying and wearing sting masks to raw and the Ppvs.

There's life left in the old man.

Hogan was near enough 50 when he won the wwe title for the final time and I doubt anyone saw that as a shot in the foot.

[CSL]

you seem to be under the assumption that if Sting comes in (and before Mania to boot), he's definitely going on with Taker. If he gets brought in, I'd be very surprised if they put him in with Taker, if on Mania at all. It's fantasy booking. It would have been spectacular a few years ago, now I'd have my doubts. As for there being life left in the old man, I absolutely agree. If he could get to a point where he's worthy of having the belt, creatively, the reaction to him etc, and the quality of his performances hasn't dropped too much that he could do good things with Orton, Punk, Cena and co, I wouldn't at all be against it. It's a huge if however. Probably more of a feature attraction at this point, used in the same way Brock is.

[Cuse8]

well he did lose to magnus.. so hes "fired".. so now what?

[James Steele]

Sting vs Jericho

[Dirk Ziggler]

There's no way after all these years of trying to get sting to wrestle in the WWE, that they have him job his first and possibly only match in the WWE. And there's no way that after all of these years of Takers streak that they end the streak with an old guy that's well out of his prime. So Taker vs. Sing at Mania isn't happening.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I imagine any potential Sting/Taker match would be WM 31 if anything. They'd work separate programs this year so that Taker can continue the Streak and Sting can win his first ever WWE match. They could start potential Sting/Taker hype and go all paranormal and shit with it around Survivor Series or something.</font>

[Bobo]

My only concern is can Undertaker go another year and for this to work it would need hyping up over a period especially if they really want to bring out both characters. I was always fan of WWE doing Sting the proper way I.e. He comes in there's hype about him being a legend etc he acknowledges the chants reminisces about the WCW days and the great people he's beaten. Then someone like say Randy Orton or CM punk or Del Rio cuts him off claiming that he's a washed up nobody and he is now the main legend of wrestling leading to feud and a big debut match at ppv which Sting wins in stunning fashion. Then you got other stars wanting a piece of Sting whom he beats. If he is physically fit then maybe give him a cage, hiac or a ladder match, something exciting to show off his prowess.

My thoughts go back years and based on if wwe still had the two world titles which it seems is now a thing of the best.

I would have liked to have seen Sting enter and win the Royal Rumble ( with Undertaker having the Wwe title) and then making a fanfare about challenging taker, then whoever had the WHC would come out and say why wait until Mania, let's fight now and then Sting wins the belt he made his own in WCW and then that builds up to a champion v champion, phenom v franchise, legacy v streak match at wm.

However I think Sting would need a win over taker at some point so maybe at summerslam or survivor series. Maybe the latter as that event needs spicing up.

[whiteyford]

lol

[Bobo]

Sting is and can still be relevant especially to a new young audience. As I said the kids would lap up the Sting masks and even young fans know their wrestling history but more important you'll get the millions of hardcore wrestling fans for years coming in their droves to tune in and attend etc.

It may be wishful thinking but unlike Undertaker it appears Sting is in better shape and can to an extent cope with the burdens of a weekly show.

Having him come in now in light of the wwe network launch and the vast amount of WCW footage available containing Sting well having him in present day WWE will no doubt help to push that.

[Bobo]

lol

You just disagree with every thing I say regardless.

[whiteyford]

Just the ridiculous stuff, which is most of it.

[Bobo]

Just the ridiculous stuff, which is most of it.

Or maybe you're just a cunt? Who knows?

Why is it ridiculous to suggest that if one the greatest legends of wrestling is signed two we and can still fight, that he shouldn't be given a main event push? Hogan was no different when he returned and he certainly left a mark on his last major return re title win, wm 18.

[Fignuts]

Be a star, you guys.

[whiteyford]

A ladder match? Seriously? Since Sting is synonymous with those kinda matches after all right?

[Bobo]

A ladder match? Seriously? Since Sting is synonymous with those kinda matches after all right?

When has he had a chance to do one?

Ok ladder match may be too much but surely a hiac match wouldn't be beyond him. It's not like he's going to go through the top or over like foley did. Certainly could envisage him frog splashing triple h or punk on the cage wall.

But why is it such bad idea to give him a main status push? And surely do you think Sting would sign just to take a back seat?

[Droford]

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/340/7/0/dream_match_10__john_cena_vs_sting_by_thinktankbob-d5n9kh8.jpg

[Bobo]

Has to be crow sting for his run to work and the old creepy music with the lightning.

[whiteyford]

When has he had a chance to do one?

Ok ladder match may be too much but surely a hiac match wouldn't be beyond him. It's not like he's going to go through the top or over like foley did. Certainly could envisage him frog splashing triple h or punk on the cage wall.

But why is it such bad idea to give him a main status push? And surely do you think Sting would sign just to take a back seat?

Why? Why put him in a gimmick match for the sake of it? Why force him to the top like you keep suggesting? Win the rumble, get a title match at EC and then put it against 'Takers at wrestlemania, surely in some kind of gimmick match to top it off right?

Just because no one else is thrusting him into the title scene within 30secs of him debuting doesn't mean a back seat, he'd be pushed as a big deal, the title isn't everything.

[JimmyMess]

He needs the Metallica entrance music

[Bobo]

Why? Why put him in a gimmick match for the sake of it? Why force him to the top like you keep suggesting? Win the rumble, get a title match at EC and then put it against 'Takers at wrestlemania, surely in some kind of gimmick match to top it off right?

Just because no one else is thrusting him into the title scene within 30secs of him debuting doesn't mean a back seat, he'd be pushed as a big deal, the title isn't everything.

But then why did they do the same with Hogan when he returned?

The title isn't the be all and end all but it generally represents who wwe think and who they want the audience to view as the main guy of that moment.

Also I would not be surprised if this had been a stumbling block to sting signing previously. Sting like Hogan likes to be a big fish regardless of the pond size and with regards to his concerns about the Invasion angle where the likes of Booker T had to prove their worth, Sting isn't the sort of person who is going to settle for anything less than being in the main event mix hence why I suggested a push and the rumble etc. Sting himself wouldn't mind being able to add the wwe title to his collection I'm sure.

If he isn't going to be given the status his legacy deserves then he might as well just remain in TNA. Why would you opt to quit as a first team player for Liverpool to be a reserve squad member or benchwarmer at Man City?

[whiteyford]

Sting isn't Hogan, not even close.

[Bobo]

Sting isn't Hogan, not even close.

Not in the popular cultural sense but still one of wrestlings biggest stars. Hogan was back barely two months before they put the title on him. Even if they put Sting in the title picture it wouldn't have to be right away. With Hogan or was a case of the prodigal son coming home. With Sting it's more you're finally here but he would need a few big matches.

A sting triple h match would be great but given the new authority persona I'm not sure how it would work having triple h reverting back to the King of kings who wants to prove himself against the best.

[Brigstocke]

If Sting ever got a contract at the WWE he would be jobbed out to HHH regardless of reaction, fanfare, merch sales etc.

WCW guy comes to WWE then gets buried by HHH, that won't change until the middle age spread hits Hunter and he has to partially stuff his glorious back into his trunks.

This Sting Taker match will never happen, and it shouldn't. unless it happens eight years ago.

[XL]

<font color=goldenrod>I imagine any potential Sting/Taker match would be WM 31 if anything. They'd work separate programs this year so that Taker can continue the Streak and Sting can win his first ever WWE match. They could start potential Sting/Taker hype and go all paranormal and shit with it around Survivor Series or something.</font>

What if he debuted at Mania? Taker defends The Streak, the lights go out as usual, "thunder and lightening" around the arena, a lightning bolt hits the stage, Sting is there, baseball bat in hand. He points the bat at Taker and nods knowingly. You have a year to build/introduce a new audience to "The Man They Call Sting".

[Next Big Thing]

I think the build up could be great, but the match itself... Not so much. Taker is limited physically and has relied on someone who could still go in the ring (Punk, Trips twice, Shawn twice). I also think Taker is well aware of that fact and selects opponents accordingly. Sting does not fit that mold.

This is probably going to get pissed all over, but I wouldn't mind a program between "Crow" Sting and the Wyatts depending on when they bring Sting in.

[Theo Dious]

Hogan was no different when he returned and he certainly left a mark on his last major return re title win, wm 18.

Alright, you obviously have a significant deficit in the area of linguistic mastery, so perhaps your thoughts aren't being transmitted properly, but I feel it my responsibility to bring to your attention the fact that, not only did Hogan not win the title at Wrestlemania 18, he didn't even win the match in which he did participate.

[#1-norm-fan]

I think he was trying to give two separate examples of him leaving a mark. Title win and WM 18.

[Bobo]

Alright, you obviously have a significant deficit in the area of linguistic mastery, so perhaps your thoughts aren't being transmitted properly, but I feel it my responsibility to bring to your attention the fact that, not only did Hogan not win the title at Wrestlemania 18, he didn't even win the match in which he did participate.

Clearly you're the one with cognitive impairments you retarded cunt.

[Bobo]

I think he was trying to give two separate examples of him leaving a mark. Title win and WM 18.

Correct given that I referred to same point earlier on which the cunt forgot to look at.

[weather vane]

I like Bobo

[Vastardikai]

For the record, "Now or never" isn't the proper TPDub terminology.

The proper Title for this thread is "MAKE IT or BREAK IT for Sting?"

[Bobo]

No. Now or never is what I intended as I think that if he doesn't sign now then it is unlikely he will do so as time will catch up further with his body and if it is for a taker feud then how much more time has taker left either?

[Dirk Ziggler]

You just disagree with every thing I say regardless.

You gotta admit though, your undertaker/sting storyline is pretty fucking dumb.

[Cuse8]

What if he debuted at Mania? Taker defends The Streak, the lights go out as usual, "thunder and lightening" around the arena, a lightning bolt hits the stage, Sting is there, baseball bat in hand. He points the bat at Taker and nods knowingly. You have a year to build/introduce a new audience to "The Man They Call Sting".

i love this idea.. kudos sir

[Vastardikai]

No. Now or never is what I intended as I think that if he doesn't sign now then it is unlikely he will do so as time will catch up further with his body and if it is for a taker feud then how much more time has taker left either?

Someone needs to learn their TPDub memes.

What's next, is Bobo going to be confused by an invisible Stevie Richards reference?

[Anybody Thrilla]

Shoot this man in the ass.

[JimmyMess]

that is.... PrettyCool

[Theo Dious]

Correct given that I referred to same point earlier on which the cunt forgot to look at.

Learn some general punctuation and grammar rules and perhaps people will actually be able to comprehend your statements.

[Theo Dious]

Also the notion that Hogan's 2002 title reign was a major mark by any stretch of the imagination is patently absurd. The only things he managed to accomplish in that time were being dragged around behind a motorcycle by the Undertaker and then deadweighting his chokeslam at the following PPV.

[Malfeitor]

Where's HBPunk when you need him? Was that his name? I don't remember.

[JimmyMess]

If Sting does come back, the 'E should send him to their new developmental territory, the OCW for conditioning... only the best of the best train there

[Anybody Thrilla]

Well, he would have to learn to work the WWE style before he did anything.

[ron the dial]

Vermaat

[James Steele]

Can Sting run the ropes for 2 hours?

[Blonde Moment]

They should just rerun that old Undertaker promo where everyone was thinking it was Sting only to have for the very last one have Sting appear and say "I bet you were thinking of someone else"

[Emperor Smeat]

According to F4W, the talks between Sting and the WWE are very close to being finished that the WWE is already working on several ideas/storylines for his debut. His debut and hype was teased to be getting inspired by what was done for Vader's debut.

Sting's TNA contract officially ended last week but he owed a few dates left which is why he was at a few live events this week.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

He deserves this last big pay off if its true and enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.

[Curd]

Why Sting vs. 'Taker, as opposed to Sting vs. anyone else in WWE?

[Black Widow]

Sting just put this on his FB
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1609880_669373019749624_37944526_n.jpg

He's probably just making reference to his upcoming heel turn in TNA.

[Bobo]

It really does look like this is going to happen. We've debated the logistics of putting him in big story lines and matches given his age etc but I'm hoping WWE will have something up their sleeves. It's been a long time coming.

[#1-norm-fan]

Can't wait to see Sting performing in backstage poop and fart related comedy segments.

[Cuse8]

According to F4W, the talks between Sting and the WWE are very close to being finished that the WWE is already working on several ideas/storylines for his debut. His debut and hype was teased to be getting inspired by what was done for Vader's debut.

Sting's TNA contract officially ended last week but he owed a few dates left which is why he was at a few live events this week.

im drawing a total blank, what was vaders wwe debut like?

[BigCrippyZ]

im drawing a total blank, what was vaders wwe debut like?

According to Vader's Wikipedia page, he was hyped for weeks as "The Man They Call Vader" that would be entering the Rumble match. He entered at 13 and eliminated several guys (mostly jobbers I think) before being eliminated by HBK. He then re-entered the ring and attacked HBK and pretty much everyone. The next night on RAW he defeated Savio Vega in a squash match and then attacked a bunch of WWF officials.

Maybe we'll be getting Sting hype videos for a debut in the Elimination Chamber or a WM match debut against the Shield or Wyatts?

[Cuse8]

According to Vader's Wikipedia page, he was hyped for weeks as "The Man They Call Vader" that would be entering the Rumble match. He entered at 13 and eliminated several guys (mostly jobbers I think) before being eliminated by HBK. He then re-entered the ring and attacked HBK and pretty much everyone. The next night on RAW he defeated Savio Vega in a squash match and then attacked a bunch of WWF officials.

Maybe we'll be getting Sting hype videos for a debut in the Elimination Chamber or a WM match debut against the Shield or Wyatts?

thats right, then he attacked gorilla monsoon and gave him the vader bomb which at the time was unheard of to attack an "offical". i really really hope this sting stuff happens bc i could imagine some really good hype videos

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'd mark out for Sting in the WWE. And I never watched WCW.

[johnsmagic]

I love how people keep saying sting isn't relevant yet 80% of people would tune into TNA just to see him. I myself fall into that category. And would mark out like a 10 yr old again if I heard the crow theme in wwe

[whiteyford]

80% of what people?

[BigCrippyZ]

I love how people keep saying sting isn't relevant yet 80% of people would tune into TNA just to see him.

Um, what? 80% of people would tune into TNA just to see Sting?

Clearly based on the evidence of their ratings, that's not a factual or accurate claim.

[johnsmagic]

80% of tna watchers would watch it purely for him....

[Anybody Thrilla]

I'd mark out for Sting in the WWE. And I never watched WCW.

Then WHY?

[#1-norm-fan]

80% of tna watchers would watch it purely for him....

Of course that only matters for that percentage of TNA watchers who don't already watch WWE as well. So he would draw about... 12 people?

[#1-norm-fan]

Then WHY?

Forget that. I'm just sad for Noid's sake that he never got the chance to explain why Jerry Flynn could have had an awesome WCW title run.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Then WHY?

The novelty. The atmosphere around having such an icon in Vince McMahon's company for the first time ever. It's the same reason I got the buzz at WrestleMania X-8 despite never watching during Hogan's heyday.

Bray Wyatt vs. Sting would be an absolutely epic WrestleMania encounter, on paper if nothing else. It wouldn't need long. Just have Sting school the new man from the shadows in a ten minute, well mapped out match.

[Bobo]

The novelty. The atmosphere around having such an icon in Vince McMahon's company for the first time ever. It's the same reason I got the buzz at WrestleMania X-8 despite never watching during Hogan's heyday.

Bray Wyatt vs. Sting would be an absolutely epic WrestleMania encounter, on paper if nothing else. It wouldn't need long. Just have Sting school the new man from the shadows in a ten minute, well mapped out match.

Bad idea imo. Bray Wyatt's stock is rising as the weeks go on and has the potential to be the top heel in the company if he isn't there or thereabouts already. Having him in theory drop a match to Sting (in his debut) would in my opinion undo the hard work the script writers have put into developing Wyatt's character. It was like when Nash as the lead booker decided that he should be the one to end Goldberg's streak and needless to say that was perhaps one of the nails in the coffin not only Goldberg's on-screen persona but WCW as a brand.

There's no danger of it affecting WWE's brand perception I'd rather see Sting go up against an established star in his debut match. Just who that would be or a better question....who would be willing to take the fall is another matter.

Would it have to be a face v heel or two faces? Sting has to be developed as a face in WWE without a doubt or the angles will never work.

Sting v Sheamus would be an interesting matchup and losing to Sting wouldn't damage Sheamus' credibility. Triple H v Sting would be good but not sure it would fit in with the current Authority angle. You'd need "The Game" to return to his king of kings persona i.e. the fighter who wants to prove himself against the best, beat the best etc etc not some suit.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Forget that. I'm just sad for Noid's sake that he never got the chance to explain why Jerry Flynn could have had an awesome WCW title run.

I love Jerry Flynn so fucking much.

[XL]

I booked Sting vs. HHH in the first Armchair Warfare. Was pretty "EPIC" tbf.

[Lock Jaw]

I booked John Cena to be pretty much Bo Dallas' current character in the second Armchair Warfare. Was pretty "alright" tbf.

[XL]

It was "glorious".

[XL]

Also, feel like we've had this the last few years. Sting's contract expires, WWE put the feelers out, they're close to doing a deal, Sting signs with TNA.

Guess only time will tell.

[VSG]

Has his contract expired for sure now? Imagine Sting at #30 in the Rumble tonight.

[Emperor Smeat]

Been expired for the past week or so.

[James Steele]

Sting debuting in the Rumble would be huge, but I think WWE should do like they've done since HHH's takeover and do a shitload of hype videos to re-introduce him to the fans and make him out to be a wrestling god.

[VSG]

I would have him debut tonight at #27 or 28, eliminate a bunch of guys and then get taken out by Taker at #30. Instant Wrestlemania match there.

Hype him at Raw tomorrow with videos as well as recaps from tonight's performance.

[Tazz Dan]

I'm excited for a Sting debut, the guy really was an icon of WCW and deserves a run. Fuck anybody who disagrees with my opinion. Yes, I'm looking at you, asshole.

[#1-norm-fan]

Was just on the FRONT PAGE of TPWW.net. There's some RUMORS going around, guys...

[Tazz Dan]

I have read said rumours.

[VSG]

I just read them but doesn't matter when he debuts- I will still cry out loud like a little girl if I hear the Crow theme :love:

[Tazz Dan]

Imagine a Sting-Foley showdown in the rumble. Nostalgia bitches!

[#1-norm-fan]

I'll mark out if they recycle Marcus Cor Von's old theme for him.

[VSG]

Or just give him Big Zeke's theme for a giggle

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YTDxhsUk11c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I miss hearing that so much :'(

[erickman]

Imagine a Sting-Foley showdown in the rumble. Nostalgia bitches!

i am ready for a bray sting fued, battle of the lights going out, they will both be gold on the mic.

[Bobo]

Have him win the rumble

[johnsmagic]

If the rumors are true which I hope they are.. What version
Of sting are we going to see . Is going to be crow sting ?

[Bobo]

I hope it's not the blonde haired surfer dude we need the crow sting and his spooky but somewhat electrifying theme music.

[Zeeboe]

Ten years ago, this would have been fine, but he's too old and too forgotten now. I bet young adults and teens aren't going to know much about Sting and why waste time and money rebuilding him? Let a young guy have that spot and build a new star. Not to mention, if Sting and Taker wrestled, we all know Taker would win, and the match would probably suck. The Sting ship has sailed. Move on.

[theexample]

I think the deal will be related to the Network, in particular the WCW shows.

[slik]

Fignuts does not have to call me names just because I don't give a fuck about Sting. What a bully.

Fignuts completely out of control, as usual

[Heisenberg]

Bobo lives

[Jazzy Foot]

Bobo lives

Bobo is dead my friend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63iuB-cSY7Q

[Jazzy Foot]

As for Stinger. Well his time came and frankly it was all a bit rubbish be it the way the character was built up, the storyline etc.

Actually it kind of started ok but then the sporadic appearances did nothing to really propel the story. His limited appearances meant we couldn't really develop the story would have liked to see more mind games between him and Triple H.

The angle I would have done was him v Triple H for total control of the WWE given he was so "keen to take Triple H down" and I would have put the match second to last on the WM card if not the main event (had such a stipulation been in place) but then that would have really taken the spotlight away from Rollins' cash-in.

But to build up to Sting's "debut" in the WWE and to only have him lose to Triple H (with a little help from DX and a sledgehammer) it was all very anti-climactic.

Bringing him back again will no doubt be fun but I don't think anything from here on will have that "special" feeling.

[Mr. Nerfect]

If they had put Sting over Triple H at WrestleMania, it'd be somewhat believable to be running Seth Rollins vs. Sting for the WWE World Title at SummerSlam this year. It could be cause for further friction between Rollins and Triple H (imagine how Rollins acting cocky around the guy who beat him at WrestleMania would make him feel). Cena could have faced Kevin Owens and Cesaro in a US Title Triple Threat.

[Jazzy Foot]

If they had put Sting over Triple H at WrestleMania, it'd be somewhat believable to be running Seth Rollins vs. Sting for the WWE World Title at SummerSlam this year. It could be cause for further friction between Rollins and Triple H (imagine how Rollins acting cocky around the guy who beat him at WrestleMania would make him feel). Cena could have faced Kevin Owens and Cesaro in a US Title Triple Threat.

It just makes little sense how he could have wanted to take Triple H down and not have some crazy stipulation and then after all that and the interfering and the nwo helping out Sting (despite being enemies back in WCW), Triple H pats him on the head like he's some little boy "better luck next time".


Also I would have liked to have seen Vince McMahon and Sting come face to face in the ring and Vince go on the whole destroying WCW rant and trading verbal insults with each other.


I don't think having him in a 3 man tag match against the Wyatt Family is befitting of his status either.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It reeked of WWE ego to me. I honestly think Triple H would have wanted to lie down for Sting. I've been talking about the possibility of a Triple H vs. Sting match at WrestleMania for years. The Game vs. The Icon; the sledgehammer vs. the baseball bat; the connection with Ric Flair. It did not need Billy Gunn or Road Dogg involved.

Apparently Sting asked to drop the match or something. I dunno, I'm kind of calling bullshit on that one. Or at the very least, someone should have said "Dude, this is our chance to make money off you." I tried to rationalize the decision at the time, but I was just trying to make peace with shitty booking. Sting should have beaten Triple H and then disappeared into the ether until it is time for him to next strike...

[Jazzy Foot]

I hope they do the current angle well and I would love if it Sting won the title. However I think it would be a bit strange to see him win it at NoC in his second match, coming off a defeat and given Rollins (imo) is having a great run as champion.

Ideally I would like to see the following happen:

- Sting wins by DQ at NoC but Rollins retains the title, or the match ends in a draw.

- Was going to suggest some kind of match at Survivor Series with a Team Stig v Team Authority but not sure of what the stipulation would be.

- Sting enters the Royal Rumble as the final entrant and wins the RR.

- Sting wins the title at WM 32 (and becomes GM of Raw/Smackdown).


All a little far fetched but would rather have a build up to Sting winning the WWE title rather than a surprise return, picks up the belt and then wins it 3 weeks later. He's waited long enough, he can wait a little longer.

[Bobholly138]

For me it has been downhill for Sting since UWF folded. He was great as a heel teaming with Rick Steiner.