Sting taking bumps!

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

Threw some punches and got Powerbombed by Cage for throwing away his bat.

I think most expected cinematic shenanigans once he arrived in AEW but I was not expecting to see the guy get powerbombed in the middle of a ring after his history of injuries and age. Could this mean he does more than just cinematic matches in the future?

[markymark]

Shades of TNA 

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

That was definitely Sting's "I'm Back" bump

It's lovely to see him healthy again and also show that this feud can escalate. Hell of a moment all things considered.

I doubt we're gonna see Sting doing a ton of shit at this stage of his career, but whoever had "Sting and Tully Blanchard wrestling official 2021 matches" on your bingo cards... you win

[One-Armed Drummer of Defrebel]

Feb 17, 2021 22:42:22 GMT -5 markymark said:

Shades of TNA 

Time is a flat circle

[flowercity]

Shocked me! Hardly does that happen. I’m looking forward to seeing a few Sting matches between the ropes.

[eJm]

Yeah, besides the match announcement at the end, this was the other most shocking thing about the show.

And I was so convinced that someone would run down and stop Cage as he was set up. Then he got him up...then he slammed him down and I literally covered my mouth with my hand.

But props to the guy for doing it and props for Cage for not messing it up, which was likely why he was allowed to do it.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Feb 17, 2021 22:52:18 GMT -5 eJm said:

Yeah, besides the match announcement at the end, this was the other most shocking thing about the show.

And I was so convinced that someone would run down and stop Cage as he was set up. Then he got him up...then he slammed him down and I literally covered my mouth with my hand.

But props to the guy for doing it and props for Cage for not messing it up, which was likely why he was allowed to do it.

I think it was Sting's personal statement. A Powerbomb was thought to end his career for good, he takes a Powerbomb to prove he's back. 

[markymark]

Schiavone mentioned on the postshow that Sting getting powerbombed by Cage was Sting's idea, and assures everyone that Sting isn't hurt at all.

[Bang Bang Bart]

Feb 17, 2021 23:00:15 GMT -5 markymark said:

Schiavone mentioned on the postshow that Sting getting powerbombed by Cage was Sting's idea, and assures everyone that Sting isn't hurt at all.

Should probably give Cage a spring in his step that Sting trusted him enough to take that bump for him.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Feb 17, 2021 23:00:15 GMT -5 markymark said:

Schiavone mentioned on the postshow that Sting getting powerbombed by Cage was Sting's idea, and assures everyone that Sting isn't hurt at all.

Knew it, knew he wanted an "Im back and healthy" spot.

[Deleted]

I am so happy that A. Sting is getting to go out on his own terms and seems genuinely healthy and happy and B. He's being used like a legend and icon should be: We all love seeing him, but he's also on the downhill trajectory of his in-ring career, so he's here to give Darby and Team Taz the rub.

I'm looking forward to this match. Sting has that kind of charisma that as long as he can hit people with a bat and the Scorpion Death Drop, I'll always watch.

I do imagine that Brian Cage was told in no certain terms that it better be one of the safest powerbombs of his life, assuming he didn't know that already.

[bob]

good lord... my jaw hit the floor when that happened

[Cyno]

Feb 17, 2021 22:54:05 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Feb 17, 2021 22:52:18 GMT -5 eJm said:

Yeah, besides the match announcement at the end, this was the other most shocking thing about the show.

And I was so convinced that someone would run down and stop Cage as he was set up. Then he got him up...then he slammed him down and I literally covered my mouth with my hand.

But props to the guy for doing it and props for Cage for not messing it up, which was likely why he was allowed to do it.

I think it was Sting's personal statement. A Powerbomb was thought to end his career for good, he takes a Powerbomb to prove he's back. 

Wasn't it one of those dumb turnbuckle bombs Seth Rollins was so fond of that put Sting in that situation? Being right in the middle of the ring probably made it a lot safer.

[Celgress]

I hope Sting knows what he's doing. By all reports he is not in the best of shape, to put it mildly.

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

Feb 17, 2021 23:07:20 GMT -5 @hedm2005 said:

I am so happy that A. Sting is getting to go out on his own terms and seems genuinely healthy and happy and B. He's being used like a legend and icon should be: We all love seeing him, but he's also on the downhill trajectory of his in-ring career, so he's here to give Darby and Team Taz the rub.

I'm looking forward to this match. Sting has that kind of charisma that as long as he can hit people with a bat and the Scorpion Death Drop, I'll always watch.

I do imagine that Brian Cage was told in no certain terms that it better be one of the safest powerbombs of his life, assuming he didn't know that already.

The grapefruits of the guy: I cannot imagine the pressure of delivering Stings first bump after the Seth Rollins match stuff.

[moxfan1]

Feb 17, 2021 23:25:25 GMT -5 Celgress said:

I hope Sting knows what he's doing. By all reports he is not in the best of shape, to put it mildly.

What reports? Edge is main eventing Wrestlemania he has had way more neck issues then Sting. Edge even had to have surgery on it because the pain was so bad. While Sting has never had to have surgery. He's rehabbed it and has had no pain at all for years. So if Edge gotten better enough after 8 and half years away from the ring. It's quite possible Sting has as well. Heck Sheamus just pinned WWE Champion on Monday. He missed 8 months rehabbing the same injury in 2019.

[ASYLUMHAUSEN]

Feb 17, 2021 22:43:05 GMT -5 One-Armed Drummer of Defrebel said:

Feb 17, 2021 22:42:22 GMT -5 markymark said:

Shades of TNA 

Time is a flat circle

I knew I was feeling an overpowering urge to light up and crack a Lonestar tonight while watching the show for a reason....

[Celgress]

Feb 17, 2021 23:35:22 GMT -5 moxfan1 said:

Feb 17, 2021 23:25:25 GMT -5 Celgress said:

I hope Sting knows what he's doing. By all reports he is not in the best of shape, to put it mildly.

What reports? Edge is main eventing Wrestlemania he has had way more neck issues then Sting. Edge even had to have surgery on it because the pain was so bad. While Sting has never had to have surgery. He's rehabbed it and has had no pain at all for years. So if Edge gotten better enough after 8 and half years away from the ring. It's quite possible Sting has as well. Heck Sheamus just pinned WWE Champion on Monday. He missed 8 months rehabbing the same injury in 2019.

The reports are all over the Internet look for them.

Sting is older than both of these guys and has been wrestling longer.

I also don't agree with Edge putting himself at risk for the ever-shrinking E audience. I worry about his health as much as I do Sting's.

[polarbearpete]

Feb 17, 2021 23:35:22 GMT -5 moxfan1 said:

Feb 17, 2021 23:25:25 GMT -5 Celgress said:

I hope Sting knows what he's doing. By all reports he is not in the best of shape, to put it mildly.

What reports? Edge is main eventing Wrestlemania he has had way more neck issues then Sting. Edge even had to have surgery on it because the pain was so bad. While Sting has never had to have surgery. He's rehabbed it and has had no pain at all for years. So if Edge gotten better enough after 8 and half years away from the ring. It's quite possible Sting has as well. Heck Sheamus just pinned WWE Champion on Monday. He missed 8 months rehabbing the same injury in 2019.

Sting is also turning 62 years old next month. And I believe he does need the fusion surgery but is putting it off as long as he can.

[moxfan1]

Feb 17, 2021 23:40:00 GMT -5 Celgress said:

Feb 17, 2021 23:35:22 GMT -5 moxfan1 said:

What reports? Edge is main eventing Wrestlemania he has had way more neck issues then Sting. Edge even had to have surgery on it because the pain was so bad. While Sting has never had to have surgery. He's rehabbed it and has had no pain at all for years. So if Edge gotten better enough after 8 and half years away from the ring. It's quite possible Sting has as well. Heck Sheamus just pinned WWE Champion on Monday. He missed 8 months rehabbing the same injury in 2019.

The reports are all over the Internet look for them.

Sting is older than both of these guys and has been wrestling longer.

I also don't agree with Edge putting himself at risk for the ever-shrinking E audience. I worry about his health as much as I do Sting's.

Only reports are from 2015. Nothing recently on his health or status. Besides Sting saying he feels good and thinks he could still do it.