Has Sting Actually Signed With WWE??

[Deviancy]

Supposedly Sting never wanted to be in WWE because they conflicted with his Christian values. Now that they've toned down all the sex and violence....

Let me get this right, Sting never wanted to be in the WWE because the PG-13 material conflicted with his christian values, yet he had no issue emulating a comic book character that did drugs and killed people and went on to feature nudity and lots and lots of profanity? I mean maybe he didn't read the comic but even the movie is an R rated flick that has oodles of violence.

Interesting.

It sounds like he's a lil out there like the Heartbreak Geriatric Kid...

 

[The Duke]

Maybe Taker wants to end the streak and the man he wants to end that streak is none other than Steve Borden. I can't imagine him actually ever stepping foot in a WWE ring though. He's stated that he never wanted to be in the E or work for Vince but I guess stranger things have happened. He is my favorite wrestler of all time and I would love to see him come out and I'd probably mark out like a little girl.

 

[TUFFY54]

My God will everybody stop saying "Sting said he would never work for Vince, so he isn't going to the WWE"!

Bret Hart suffered through the Montreal Screwjob and had his brother die on live TV while working for Vince. He said he would never go back to the WWE and he did. If Bret Hart can go back to the WWE, anyone can. Lets also not forget that Randy Savage has signed a legends deal with the WWE after everyone said he would never be involved with them again. Did anyone think that Ric Flair would end up blading in TNA every week after the sendoff he got the night after WrestleMania 24? If you told someone three years ago that Miz would be world champion with two wins over Orton they would laugh and say that there was a better chance of Sting going to the WWE than that happening.

In pro wrestling anything can happen! Are you goldfish? Do you forget everything every 30 seconds? Did you already forget what happened at the Royal Rumble? Last week everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY, "knew" that Nash and Booker T were going to TNA to reform the MEM. If you got on here a week ago and said they would be in the Rumble people would have called you a moron. Now you just can't believe that Sting didn't resign with TNA?

Why would Sting resign with TNA? What more could he possibly do there? He is there biggest star and all he has done for the last year is take a backseat to people like Jeff Hardy and RVD. At this stage in his career, I really don't see him chomping at the bit to redo the MEM angle and feud with Eric Bischoff again.

Sting certainly wouldn't be a "sellout" if he went to the WWE. That's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. The man has the right to work for whatever company he wants to work for. I don't know if Sting has signed with the WWE, but it certainly wouldn't be crazy to think that he has.

 

[The Eighties]

I'll be gutted if Sting doesn't show up now on that date. I have no interest in buying Mania at this point but Sting vs Taker would make me forget the rest and buy the show for one of the all time dream matches.

If the deal is for a year then beyond a match with Taker I think a match with Cena at Summerslam is the other really big one. It's a shame HBK has retired as they would be perfect opponents given their career symmetry.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

i really don't think that the promo is for Undertaker. I feel like they usually reserve those promos for someone that making a debut or has been gone for a really long time. I feel like they wouldn't tease Undertaker returning from a few month break, they would just do what they always do and have the lights suddenly go out during a main event (possibly at Elimination Chamber) and have Taker appearing in the ring once the lights come back on and start kicking ass.

If i was a betting man, i'd bet on it being Sting that shows up on 2/21/11. I especially think that more so since Sting apparently didn't show up at the TNA TV taping to be apart of the MEM like everyone thought he might.

The possibility of Sting in the WWE also has become alot more likely since WWE switched to PG. Supposedly Sting never wanted to be in WWE because they conflicted with his Christian values. Now that they've toned down all the sex and violence, there's no reason Sting shouldn't be in WWE.

Now that i think about it, Sting doesn't really belong in TNA anymore. Where WWE went to PG and toned down the Sex and Violence, TNA has done the opposite. If the company Sting chooses to be in is influenced by his Christian values, he belongs in WWE more so than TNA these day.

I honestly won't hold my breath for it but I really really hope that if Sting is in WWE they have Sting vs. Undertaker at Wrestlemania. After the amazing Undertaker vs. HBK matches the past couple years anything else besides that would seem underwhelming.

Granted, there's no way that Taker could put on the kind of match with Sting that he did with HBK. But from a hype standpoint it would be amazing. What wrestling fan wouldn't want to order Wrestlemania for that match? I can imagine there being the same kind of electricity in the air that there was when The Rock wrestled Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania.

If there is a wrestling god please let Undertaker/Sting happen instead of Barrett/Undertaker.

Amen, brother. Amen.

Oh, and don't say Sting vs Taker couldn't match Taker vs HBK. Remember, Hogan was at Sting's age when he fought Rock at Mania 18, look at that match.

One thing for sure, Taker vs Sting would be otherworldly. And the match doesn't have to be a wrestling clinic, pure in-ring psychology like Rock/Hogan (WM 18) or Taker/HBK (WM 25) is more than enough.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

I'll be gutted if Sting doesn't show up now on that date. I have no interest in buying Mania at this point but Sting vs Taker would make me forget the rest and buy the show for one of the all time dream matches.

If the deal is for a year then beyond a match with Taker I think a match with Cena at Summerslam is the other really big one. It's a shame HBK has retired as they would be perfect opponents given their career symmetry.

Safe Taker vs Cena for WM 28 next year.

This year, it's Sting vs Taker aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the way, darling! And whoever says Sting wouldn't wanna lose to Taker....u do know it's a scripted business, right? Losing won't tarnish Sting's credibility, he is at the level beyond winning or losing.

Just look at Rock/Hogan or Taker/HBK, did losing to Rock & Taker make Hogan & HBK chump all of a sudden? No, it added something to their credibility: a timeless battle.

 

[The Eighties]

Safe Taker vs Cena for WM 28 next year.

This year, it's Sting vs Taker aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the way, darling! And whoever says Sting wouldn't wanna lose to Taker....u do know it's a scripted business, right? Losing won't tarnish Sting's credibility, he is at the level beyond winning or losing.

Just look at Rock/Hogan or Taker/HBK, did losing to Rock & Taker make Hogan & HBK chump all of a sudden? No, it added something to their credibility: a timeless battle.

Actually I was meaning Sting vs Cena at Summerslam, there's no doubt if Sting has signed then it must be Sting vs Taker in the Georgia Dome.

I also agree Sting wont care about losing as the names that have lost before him show it does no harm, this match would be bigger than the result, it's about the spectacle.

 

[Davi323]

I will believe Sting has signed with the WWE when I see him actually standing inside a WWE ring. IIRC, the reason that Sting never signed with the WWE was because he thought that some of the WWE storylines conflicted with his Christian faith. Since the WWE has gone PG, that concern may be negated, and there may be some feelings of having regret if he never went there, but...he has spent 20+ years not working for the WWE, so I am going to be skeptical until I actually see it.

 

[Blade]

The sad thing is, I don't want to think it's Sting. In the back of my mind I don't think it's Sting. Yet the evidence and logic indicates that it could very well be Sting. But I don't want it to be Sting because I don't want to get my hopes up. Sting signing with WWE sounds... Almost too good to be true.

But let's look at the facts. Sting did not appear on TNA when everyone expected he would. The promo has a lot of what we relate to Sting. The darkness and the rain and the trenchcoat. No crow though, because that would give it away for sure. But that vignette does scream Sting.

And who else could it be?

Awesome Kong? When has a diva ever gotten a vignette? I know she is the hottest female wrestler in the world at the moment, but I don't think she would be introduced with vignettes. Not when 1) the vignettes being about Kong would be disappointing and 2) she can make more of an impact by destroying every diva on the roster in a matter of minutes.

Undertaker? It wouldn't make much sense. Undertaker has a beef with Corre and Kane, all on Smackdown. Undertaker simply has no business on Raw, unless the Raw that night has both brands, but that hasn't been announced.

Mistico? No way. That promo goes completely against his style, not to mention he won't have adapted to WWE style wrestling within less than a month.

Tyler Black? I think this is the most likely option after Sting. Black is the kind of guy who looks like he could pull off a dark gimmick. He's great in the ring, has a good look and he's only 24. I'm sure Vince sees a potential star in him, so he could be introduced with a vignette. Not extremely likely, but a possibility.

So yeah. It comes down to Sting. But I'm desperately trying not to get caught up in the hype, cause my heart tells me I will be disappointed. But regardless of who shows up in 21/02, Vince is a genius.

 

[TRaGiC]

For me? Times might have changed, and yes, Sting at 51 yrs old could still be with the WWE, don't forget that HoF will be held in Atlanta, WCW's turf, so it might be a little logical for Sting to sign up even for a year and be inducted to the HoF and retire after a year. As for Sting's 'mania match, he and 'Taker could team up and take on Barret's The Corre.

 

[EStreet]

Sting can spend 6 months out of the year just showing up in the rafters and appearing mid-ring with a baseball bat in the middle of random matches and he would be worth his contract. The pops he would receive to show up would be unbelievable. I loved Sting for never going to F/E but don't hate his decision to do it now. Just goes to show how far apart TNA and WWE are in terms of major/minor leagues. (could be a blessing in disguise for TNA and time to make them some new stars) when Sting rather end his career in the one place he never called home before.

Sting / Undertaker can go on for an entire year and I don't think the fans would get tired of it. With random appearances and mind-games, this could be as throw-back as it could get for WWE right now with all their new stars.

First time I am excited about a returning star since Y2J with his break-the-code promos.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

Just imagine. Undertaker comes out on Raw to all the pomp and circumstance, the long, drawn out entrance. The whole thing.

The crowd yells and screams for minutes. He grabs a mic and just as he begins to speak, the lights go out. The scorpion montage hits the screens and the strobe lights go crazy. The lights go up and on the ramp is Sting. In the trenchcoat and the Crow facepaint.

He doesn't say anything. He just points to Taker with his baseball bat.

Epic.

Holy fuck YES. That would be absolutely perfect. Absolutely what I want to see, the crowd would go crazy, and I tell you now, WM sales figures would rocket if Sting locked up with the Deadman. I cannot think of a better way to introduce Sting as a surprise opponent for Undertaker than what you just posted.

Also, if Taker is meant to be facing Wade Barrett and 'Mania, why would he come back on an episode of Raw??? Barrett is on Smackdown. As Raw is the flagship show, its only natural that Vince would want the Undertaker v Sting staredown to occur on his main show.....

We could...just maybe...be in for a treat. Fuck Undertaker v Barrett, I want Undertaker v Sting....Vince listen to your fans and make it happen for the love of everything holy!

 

[AMH]

There's no other company in the world like the WWE. It's the epicenter of sports entertainment. It's the company that makes men superstars. Anyone, no matter what company you may be in, would give their left arm to be in the WWE. So when I sit here and think of the one man who deserves to be in the WWE, it's Sting. He's one of the greatest in ring performers of all time. He and Flair were the faces of WCW. He's had one classic match after another. So I think and hope that he is the man behind 2-21-11. Because, quite frankly, he deserves it. He deserves to be at the biggest event in wrestling. He deserves to be in the main event. He deserves to be wrestling the Undertaker. It's not about selling out in this situation. Anyone who says or thinks that Sting would be selling out to go to the WWE would be wrong. Instead, think of it as has him receiving what he truly deserves; a place at the grandest company of all, at the greatest stage of them all...to finally wrestle at Wrestlemania. Go for it, Sting. For you truly deserve it.

 

[slimmshady]

If there ever was a better time for sting to join the wwe, the time would be now. Think about it, one of the reason's sting didn't join the wwe back when the invasion angle was finished off was because he didn't like the product that was the wwe in 2002, eg. the edginess and he didn't like how the former wcw roster were being treated at the time. But now wwe has gone for a more family friendly approach with the PG rating, not to mention no blood, therefore you would think that this would be the perfect enviornment for sting to make his debut. Also may people use to tell me that sting never joined the wwe because he didn't like Vince but that clearly wasn't the case as he mentioned in a number of interviews that "Vince was a the best chess player he had ever played". So I believe that the relationship between sting and vince has always been good as both men have a lot of repect for one anothers achievements and I hope that sting hasn't signed just to have his name inducted into the HOF.

 

[Phenomenal]

The phrase 'Never say never' is true in wrestling. But it isnt for the Stinger joining WWE.

He is a TNA man till he dies. Thats why he is unique.

 

[gymNUT2008]

This is a very interesting question and rumor mills are working overtime. After watching the 2/21/11 vignettes on monday, I'm lead to believe that the person in the trench coat is Sting. He goes into a ricketty old cabin/house whatever. Remember back in the day WWE used to run vignettes of Undertaker in a ricketty old cabin where he would be building caskets or whatever for his next feud. It's possible Sting is looking for 'Taker and went to his workshop.

The only real problem with this whole angle if it comes full circle is who wins at Mania? Taker or Sting? Do you bring Sting in to lose to Undertaker? That's a slap in the face to Sting to lose his first match. Do you ask Undertaker to lose his streak to man that has never wrestled for the company before? Absolutely not. While this is a dream match, half of the wrestling fans would be upset if Sting won and ended the streak, and the other half would be upset if Taker won.

 

[DForce]

Many of the concerns in this forum seem to be how would WWE book Sting. Well damn, considering human potential, the amount of possible senarios are infinite. Hell, a lot of people call HBK an "icon"; may be Sting has a problem with that, thinking he's "the" icon. May be Sting will challenge Taker's streak, hoping to end the streak, thus proving he's the true icon.

Perhaps Sting has this hidden resentment for Vince. Vince, being the badass he is, decides to challenge Sting at Mania: "This Mania, I'll end my Mania losing streak by defeating one of my biggest critics." (Remember, in story lines we don't have to know that Sting has signed a contractl; he can be a rogue player for all we know.)

I haven't worked the details on this one, yet, but Sting could have some sort issue with Nash. Or perhaps superstars are ending up taken out; early signs point to the Nexus or The Corre or Nash pulling some of his old nWo antics, but actually it's Sting because he hates the WWE. May be Sting took out Teddy. Who knows?

 

[Mustang Sally]

Since WWE seems to have eased their policy of not allowing wrestlers to negotiate contracts with a lower work rate, this could be the factor that makes Sting finally sign with them. A few years ago, we read that the everyday grind was what made him not want to join Vince & Co. If a legend-type wrestler has enough years and high standing in the business, he can get this done; and Sting certainly qualifies.

Given that Kevin Nash dyed his hair and came back as Diesel, I wonder if Sting might become a blond again and do that whole California-beach guy thing. Could be interesting.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

The only real problem with this whole angle if it comes full circle is who wins at Mania? Taker or Sting? Do you bring Sting in to lose to Undertaker? That's a slap in the face to Sting to lose his first match. Do you ask Undertaker to lose his streak to man that has never wrestled for the company before? Absolutely not. While this is a dream match, half of the wrestling fans would be upset if Sting won and ended the streak, and the other half would be upset if Taker won.

Yes you do.

And I will tell you why. Sting announces he is in the WWE for 1 match and 1 match only...to end the streak. After Sting and Undertaker tear the house down at Mania, Sting comes out to announce his retirement from wrestling....

Then Undertaker appears in the ring, and congratulates Sting on taking him to the limit at Mania, and offers him the chance to take him on again at the next PPV. Sting looks to the crowd for approval...they are all on their feet...and he accepts Undertakers challenge. Then Sting wins the return match and remains in the WWE for the rest of his 1 year deal...

Win win for everyone

 

[President Evil]

Im another one loving to see Sting in the E.

If he signed a 1 year deal, the Sting-Undertaker match should happen at next years Mania, for a couple of reasons.

1) It wouldnt look best if Sting lost at his first ever Mania. Assuming he'd lock up with Taker.

2) It'd be better if Sting-Taker happened at next years Mania so hopefully Taker can be in better health, and be able to give a better match. And if the 1 year Sting contract is true, Sting would do the honor of losing in his last WWE match being that his E contract would expire next spring.

 

[streicher187]

The cabin is the Takers, the guy is Sting

"Sting is about to enter the Undertakers house (being WWE)"

that would be very poetic and they could feud at Wrestlemania with Taker winning and appear on and off for a few months to go again at Summerslam with Sting winning. I'm sure if he has signed it's not to do house shows but that doesn't mean the can not use his scorpion on the screen to get a reaction.

Sting is one of the few guys who I have seen that has no problem jobbing to a younger guy (him and Jericho) are two of the best at putting people over because they know that they could lose 100 matches in a row and still be stars.

I would have taker come out on 2/21/11 and start to say he has beat everyone then have Nash come out as the new GM and say that taker is right he has beat Nash, HHH, Shawn Micheals, Kane and everyone in the WWE so he has found someone that Taker has never beaten or faced and then the lights go out and sting appears behind him in the ring and points his bat at taker as they look at each other Raw goes off the air.

They can bill at as franchise vs franchise (wcw vs WWE) I just don't think sting should come down from the ceiling as the WWE doesn't have a good track record with that..

 

[Dave]

As of right now, there is nothing to say that Sting has or has not signed with the WWE. As you can see from my sig though, I am certainly one of the people who is hoping to see him turn up on WWE programming in the near future. However, it should be noted that event the article you posted states that he has “reportedly” signed for the WWE. Hell, my own mother could have told him that and it wouldn't have made it any more credible as a source. I think that everyone needs to chill out and either wait for confirmation from the WWE or from Sting himself. Otherwise, I reckon we are all digging ourselves into a hole that might be disappointing if Sting does not turn up on Raw on the 21st of this month.

Personally, I think that it would make sense for the WWE and for Sting. He is not getting any younger and as Kevin Nash said after his appearance at the Royal Rumble, it is good to finish your career on top. The WWE is the top wrestling company in the USA and it would make sense for Sting to go out with everyone aware of the fact that he could wrestle in the WWE. The WWE fans deserve him and he deserves to wrestling in front of more fans that TNA can fit into the Impact Zone. He is still a top competitor and whether he has signed for the WWE or not might play on the plans for WrestleMania in a huge way.

Right now though, there is no credible source that tells us that Sting is now a member of the WWE roster and until that happens I am not holding my breath. Sting is known for being the best talent that never wrestled for the WWE and he might want to retire with that record in his back pocket. I am really hoping that he doesn't though.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

This is a very interesting question and rumor mills are working overtime. After watching the 2/21/11 vignettes on monday, I'm lead to believe that the person in the trench coat is Sting. He goes into a ricketty old cabin/house whatever. Remember back in the day WWE used to run vignettes of Undertaker in a ricketty old cabin where he would be building caskets or whatever for his next feud. It's possible Sting is looking for 'Taker and went to his workshop.

The only real problem with this whole angle if it comes full circle is who wins at Mania? Taker or Sting? Do you bring Sting in to lose to Undertaker? That's a slap in the face to Sting to lose his first match. Do you ask Undertaker to lose his streak to man that has never wrestled for the company before? Absolutely not. While this is a dream match, half of the wrestling fans would be upset if Sting won and ended the streak, and the other half would be upset if Taker won.

Combining my quote with my buddy, The Eighties:

To whoever says Sting wouldn't wanna lose to Taker....u do know it's a scripted business, right? Losing won't tarnish Sting's credibility, he is at the level beyond winning or losing.

Just look at Rock/Hogan or Taker/HBK, did losing to Rock & Taker make Hogan & HBK chump all of a sudden? No, it added something to their credibility: a timeless battle. Sting wont care about losing as the names that have lost before him show it does no harm, this match would be bigger than the result, it's about the spectacle.

 

[coondoga1]

If it is Sting... that would be a dream come true for all old school WWE fans! If it is, here is how I think it will go down. If the undertaker returns on that Monday night, which does not make sense because he is a Smack Down guy but for whats its worth if he does return everyone will be lead to believe that he was the one in the video.... That is when Sting will arrive!!! I also do not see the Takers match at WM being a one on one contest. I think there needs to be a third party in the match. It will lesson the load for Taker... maybe thats is where Barret comes in. We will all see!

 

[JCreed]

the person showing up isnt sting, or taker...its SAVAGE!!!! mark my words, take it to the bank....he already said last yearat comicon that we would be seeing a lot more of him in 2011...so on the 21st.....the "more of him" begins!!