The score is 37-1 but I still chose Hayabusa.
I know that everyone thinks that Hayabusa is outmatched and it'll be a squash but you guys aren't giving Hayabusa enough credit. The match will be close, fast-paced, exciting and fun. Hayabusa gives his entire heart and soul in every match and Sting has all my respect when he steps into the ring.
Sting has all the credentials and is great worker. He carried WCW and in my opinion and to this day is still a force in TNA. He's a six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, two-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and former WWA World Heavyweight Champion. Sting has done it all and the fact that he's still wrestling and still an attraction is a big middle finger to VKM.
If Hayabusa were still alive, he'd still be lighting the junior heavyweight scene on fire in Japan. Or he might even be in TNA carrying the mid card scene along with the other great wrestlers in the X division.
In terms of impact, Hayabusa is no slouch either. He WAS Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling. He innovated the Falcon Arrow and the Phoenix Splash. He was an incredible hardcore wrestler that put his life on the line every time he leaped off the ropes.
In every possible way, Hayabusa is outmatched. Sting is an incredible wrestler/entertainer and when he retires, he'll be in the Hall of Fame, something that Hayabusa will never be able to say.
I only have one reason as to why I think Hayabusa can sneak out a win. Speed. I think that Hayabusa may be able to pin Sting after a very close 10 minute match via small package/ roll-up.
This was one of the worst first round match-ups that Hayabusa could have had. But hey, there have been many wrestlers who have lost because of a school boy/ roll-up. Sting is a prime candidate because of his build. He's not too big for Hayabusa to surprise him from behind. The Flying Assassin for the upset win.