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Post by Juice on Jan 29, 2014 20:47:20 GMT -5
I don't understand. Why are people acting like Sting being old and not being able to go in the ring matters at ALL? It's STING. In the WWE. STING. FINALLY IN A WWE RING. There is no f***ing chance in HELL that the audience is going to shit all over him because his workrate has declined. IT'S STING. STING. Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time.
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Post by hassanchop on Jan 29, 2014 21:07:14 GMT -5
Because Sting hasn't been relevant in 13 years and the nostalgia train has derailed in the WWE it seems. STING.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jan 29, 2014 21:22:34 GMT -5
I don't understand. Why are people acting like Sting being old and not being able to go in the ring matters at ALL? It's STING. In the WWE. STING. FINALLY IN A WWE RING. There is no f***ing chance in HELL that the audience is going to shit all over him because his workrate has declined. IT'S STING. STING. Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time. I've seen Taker go in the ring and on the mic whenever he shows up for the last decade at least. I've watched Sting struggle to to make it to the ring in TNA for the last 6+ years. Will him showing up be an awesome time, absolutely but once again, that will only last so long. He will have to get in the ring and wrestle and everyone seems to be expecting classic WCW Sting, when there is more than enough evidence to show that will not happen. Maybe he takes it up another gear outside the ring because he's going to WWE but until he shows it, I will continue to say, people will be disappointed.
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Post by Chip on Jan 29, 2014 21:30:18 GMT -5
You vastly overestimate Sting's name. Considering the kind of audience that will be at Mania, I think you under-estimate the crowd.
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Post by Some Guy on Jan 29, 2014 21:30:24 GMT -5
I don't understand. Why are people acting like Sting being old and not being able to go in the ring matters at ALL? It's STING. In the WWE. STING. FINALLY IN A WWE RING. There is no f***ing chance in HELL that the audience is going to shit all over him because his workrate has declined. IT'S STING. STING. Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time. Who the hell says that? Honestly, Sting hasn't really had much in the way of ring work since the early 90s, when he feuded with Vader. Outside of that, he's had a really good character that he's ridden the coat tails of for eons, and for the last several years (especially this year), he's been pretty damn bad. Wasting a spot on him when you have so much damn talent on the roster is just so frustrating.
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Post by Sam Punk on Jan 29, 2014 22:15:32 GMT -5
If he managed to win the wwe title, he'd be the first to win the world title in wcw, tna and wwe.
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Jan 29, 2014 22:18:09 GMT -5
I'm fine with Sting. Wrestling to me is equal parts spectacle, so him just being there, finally, means a lot.
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Post by MGH on Jan 29, 2014 22:24:31 GMT -5
The mere idea of Sting finally being in a WWE ring is enough for me. I'm not going to pretend I'm old enough to have been a fan through Sting's entire career, but I understand what a big deal that is. It trumps whatever shitty matches he'll end up having.
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Post by StuntGranny® on Jan 29, 2014 22:32:32 GMT -5
Growing up, Sting was always one of my favorites. That never came close to changing. Yes, of course he's older now. I don't care if he's 70, if he walks out and into a WWE ring, I'm instantly going to mark out like I did when I was a kid. Same with Hogan. Yes, I know he's done some not-so-swell things here and there, but I wouldn't be watching wrestling without being mesmerized by him as a kid. So, like with Sting, when 'Real American' hits I'm going to collectively lose my shit.
Watching a well-executed match is always awesome. But, for me, seeing these guys again always reminds me why I love this f***ed up world of professional wrestling.
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Post by Mac on Jan 29, 2014 22:35:40 GMT -5
*I* would love to see Sting in WWE, but not a fan of the idea that the roster is going to be half part timers and have guys who get occasional pushes until it's time for the part timer to grab the spotlight. If this were 2004 it might be one of the biggest stories in wrestling, but now, damn I mean it's "something"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 23:04:39 GMT -5
I don't understand. Why are people acting like Sting being old and not being able to go in the ring matters at ALL? It's STING. In the WWE. STING. FINALLY IN A WWE RING. There is no f***ing chance in HELL that the audience is going to shit all over him because his workrate has declined. IT'S STING. STING. Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time. See I've watched a few Sting matches lately, and they were god awful. He had this match with Magnus at Bound For Glory that was supposed to be this big deal and "make" Magnus, and it was obvious the dude had nothing left. Remember, he's even older than Taker. He can't even bend his knees enough to put on a Scorpion Deathlock, he wrestles in a t-shirt, it's just kind of sad. Meanwhile, Undertaker absolutely kills it every time he wrestles. I'm not a person that says Taker is broken down and can't work, if he's having 1 match or so a year he's as good as anybody. He's also had the benefit of barely wrestling over the last 3 years, and staying fresh physically. Sting has worked a lot more than Taker during that time, and his abilities have deteriorated drastically. If nostalgia hadn't been run into a wall repeatedly by WWE over the last few years, his ability would matter less. But it has. I'm not saying it would completely suck, but now he's just another guy from the past WWE brought in to pop a number and it's going to feel less special to a lot of people, myself included. Now, the really big Sting fans, of course it will be amazing to them, simply becuase "holy shit, it's Sting in the WWE!". And I'm happy for them, that's cool. I'm just not sure how many of those there are left that also regularly watch WWE in 2014. I was a fan of Sting going back to the 90s, but I don't consider myself a super fan of his that needs to see him in WWE. I'm at the point where I'd rather not see it happen because it has potential to be really disappointing. If WWE does a way better job at presenting him, and he gets more motivated and has a really good little run, I'll be the first to admit I was wrong.
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Post by Juice on Jan 30, 2014 0:31:23 GMT -5
Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time. See I've watched a few Sting matches lately, and they were god awful. He had this match with Magnus at Bound For Glory that was supposed to be this big deal and "make" Magnus, and it was obvious the dude had nothing left. Remember, he's even older than Taker. He can't even bend his knees enough to put on a Scorpion Deathlock, he wrestles in a t-shirt, it's just kind of sad. Meanwhile, Undertaker absolutely kills it every time he wrestles. I'm not a person that says Taker is broken down and can't work, if he's having 1 match or so a year he's as good as anybody. He's also had the benefit of barely wrestling over the last 3 years, and staying fresh physically. Sting has worked a lot more than Taker during that time, and his abilities have deteriorated drastically. If nostalgia hadn't been run into a wall repeatedly by WWE over the last few years, his ability would matter less. But it has. I'm not saying it would completely suck, but now he's just another guy from the past WWE brought in to pop a number and it's going to feel less special to a lot of people, myself included. Now, the really big Sting fans, of course it will be amazing to them, simply becuase "holy shit, it's Sting in the WWE!". And I'm happy for them, that's cool. I'm just not sure how many of those there are left that also regularly watch WWE in 2014. I was a fan of Sting going back to the 90s, but I don't consider myself a super fan of his that needs to see him in WWE. I'm at the point where I'd rather not see it happen because it has potential to be really disappointing. If WWE does a way better job at presenting him, and he gets more motivated and has a really good little run, I'll be the first to admit I was wrong. Well there still many, myself included who dig the nostalgia acts. Hell those old school raws are still quite popular despite the over use of old school as a term. Secondly everyone seems to be under the impression that sting would be an active competitor. With the wwe network, legends deals, etc there are many possibilities to what he can do. Hell he could just show up for one match if any then be a commentator or gm or do stuff in the background down in next. And whose to say the man really cares to put on great matches in TNA that places has been terrible since hogan showed up and most people phone it in now. He's probably tired of it. Which really must be the case since he is now finally saying bye to Dixie according to reports. Sting will in non way shape or form interfere with Bryan 3:16. And I would much rather see sting in wwe than see any number of the main event or superstars rosters myself. If hinder mahal loses TV time for sting. No one would rais a brow.
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Post by . on Jan 30, 2014 0:37:16 GMT -5
sad sad day.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 0:58:44 GMT -5
I don't understand. Why are people acting like Sting being old and not being able to go in the ring matters at ALL? It's STING. In the WWE. STING. FINALLY IN A WWE RING. There is no f***ing chance in HELL that the audience is going to shit all over him because his workrate has declined. IT'S STING. STING. Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time. Seems like a broad generalization there. I think that most agree that yes, Taker is broken down, but he can also deliver once a year. Sting can't anymore. If he's here to do the legends deal and not do much else, great, I'll mark out. If they try to stick him in the ring for anything more than beating up on some scrubs they're complete idiots.
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Post by Chip on Jan 30, 2014 2:06:16 GMT -5
In regards to Sting, if he does sign they don't necessarily have to have him on Mania 30. As some other's have suggested, have him show up the RAW after Mania, give it a year build, it gives Sting a year off to get in the best shape he can ready for his match. As Cesaro's no joe goddard pointed out, Sting is still wrestling and kind of has nothing left because of it. A year off would do wonders for him.
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Jan 30, 2014 2:39:21 GMT -5
What is Sting's TNA contract status right now? Can he get out of it with them?
Also, if he goes, unless Punk shows up there and they switch stars, is it pretty safe to assume that TNA is done?
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Post by Sam Punk on Jan 30, 2014 10:04:19 GMT -5
What is Sting's TNA contract status right now? Can he get out of it with them? Also, if he goes, unless Punk shows up there and they switch stars, is it pretty safe to assume that TNA is done? Nah. TNA will stay around as long as spike is funding them.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Jan 30, 2014 10:14:18 GMT -5
Man those are the same people who say undertaker is a broken down old man who can't work, then praise his mania matches for being 5 * matches as they rightly are. So of course they say stings not relevant even though any non fan that I know still regard him as top 5 of all time. I've seen Taker go in the ring and on the mic whenever he shows up for the last decade at least. I've watched Sting struggle to to make it to the ring in TNA for the last 6+ years. Will him showing up be an awesome time, absolutely but once again, that will only last so long. He will have to get in the ring and wrestle and everyone seems to be expecting classic WCW Sting, when there is more than enough evidence to show that will not happen. Maybe he takes it up another gear outside the ring because he's going to WWE but until he shows it, I will continue to say, people will be disappointed. This isn't really a fair comparison now, though, because Taker only wrestles once a year (generally speaking). If they brought in Sting to work one or two matches a year, he might fare a lot better. edit: Obviously that doesn't exclude the appalling few years before that in Sting's case.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 30, 2014 13:40:56 GMT -5
Sting has put in some solid matches in the last 2 years at TNA. But he does need to get back in shape. Not that he's in terrible shape for a man his age.
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Post by ritt works hard fo da chickens on Jan 30, 2014 14:35:41 GMT -5
People wanted him for years. He finally shows up washed up at the pinacle of nostalgia burn out.
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