Sting in an Authority Figure Role

[THE FVNKER]

In one of the other threads, somebody mentioned that it would be cool to keep Sting around after his last match, albeit it in a reduced role I assume as an on-screen authority figure.

I’m generally against these anymore as it’s just such a tired trope after close to 30 years of Eric Bischoff/VKM (is he now the “other” man who shall not be named?) clones and re-hashes, but I think using Sting in this light actually has some meat to it.

Keep him face, let him make some matches, deliver some news as Tony’s on-screen proxy, maybe take the bat to someone if they’re doing something egregious enough in a match. He has so much good will built up over the years I feel like it would be a great fit for him. He has to be super tired after such a long career but you could use him like twice a month just to highlight his role and that’s really all you need. He could even do pre-tapes and stuff if he didn’t feel like traveling.

[CeilingFan]

I love the idea!

[daaave]

I'm not really interested in any on screen authority figure in AEW tbf

["Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik]

I wouldn't want him to be the onscreen booker but he could have a role as an advisor or something. I could see him and Ricky having a fun Commissioner Foley/Triple H dynamic.

[Kalmia]

I wouldn't mind Sting in that role. But only if he was truly neutral and only popped up for important decisions. We wouldn't need to see him every week and he shouldn't be personally influencing storylines.

Be the 2024 version of Jack Tunney.

[Wieners=$$$]

Various heels screwing over Commissioner Sting every week would be humorous🤔

[Zone Was Wrong]

Wouldn't mind him taking over doing stuff like announcing important matches or events that Tony advertises. I know Tony isn't the best when the camera is on him and at least Sting could be that kind of ambassador.

[THE FVNKER]

Feb 3, 2024 12:17:35 GMT -5 Kalmia said:

I wouldn't mind Sting in that role. But only if he was truly neutral and only popped up for important decisions. We wouldn't need to see him every week and he shouldn't be personally influencing storylines.

Be the 2024 version of Jack Tunney.

Yeah sounds spot on.

[chrom]

Just let him retire and step away for good.

He's done enough for wrestling

[01010010 01101001 01100011]

I'd let him be the one making the major announcements that aren't business related like the purchase of ROH. Tony, bless his heart, is so damned awkward so let Sting be that guy. He doesn't always need to be there, they can still refer to asking him or TK about matches without showing them, but let him be the public face of management.

[Magnus the Magnificent]

Kayfabe booking matches, no.
Batting up cheating heels, yes.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Only if we also get Hostage Taking Bird!

[prettynami]

Feb 3, 2024 18:56:28 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Only if we also get Hostage Taking Bird!

That would be just the thing to get me back into AEW.

Long live Hostage Taking Bird!

[defectiveepitaph]

Feb 3, 2024 18:56:28 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

Only if we also get Hostage Taking Bird!

I wanna see Christian sell for the bird.

["Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay]

I'd be dead against there being an authority figure in AEW's product anyway, but I also think having guys like Sting do it doesn't really work because he's f***ing enormous. It's like having a seven foot referee.

[Dub H]

I want Sting to host the Annual Sting Tag team Tournament

(There is no winners because every team turns against each other)

[Mecca]

Only if he brings back his old TNA character, real estate Steve.