Sting Wants to Wrestle Hulk Hogan in His Final Match

[WWE Ice Cream Bar]

Thanks for the welcome. It's not called trolling when you want to state a fact. It's what you call making a point. I made my point, however I don't see why you had to butt in.

But, I get what you are trying to say. This is about Stings last match but shouldn't the guy he wants to wrestle matter as well. It's like you are trying to say Shawn Michael wants to wrestle his last match against the Undertaker but its not really about the Undertaker, its all about Shawn Michael.

And No, I'm not a mind reader, not even close. But Hogan vs Austin is what everyone would have preferred to see and we all know who the majority of the wrestling fans wanted to see Sting wrestle his last match against.

 

[daby]

I, personally, have no problem with Sting/Hogan, it won't be for the title, that's for sure. But also, from day one he walked in TNA, I wanted to see the Ric Flair vs Sting match one more time, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I'm surprised they didn't do this match by this time.

 

[Genius_Deadman]

it's Sting's last match. if they give him pull to pick who he wants to face and it's Hogan, more power to him.

personally, i'd hate it and i don't think it would sell any (even if it's Sting's last match). difference between Flair/HBK and HBK/Taker was that they could still work really well at that point of their respective careers. you also got to factor in that HBK is a really good worker and could carry the match, so Flair/Taker didn't have to do much as far as bumps, big spots, or in ring work. Hogan and Sting have never been guys to carry a match, especially right now.

but like it's been said, it's Sting's choice. i guess TNA owes him something since he's stayed there and carried the banner for them when they had no other big star.

 

[Wolf Pac]

I don't know who in their right mind would pay to see this. TNA is already an embarrassment, so I wouldn't even order the PPV for one and knowing Sting vs. Hogan maybe the main event of this years BFG is even more of a reason not to watch it. Not only would it suck in terms of quality, I don't even see how it would draw. We've already seen these two dinosaurs face off before and it was nothing special, so why on earth do TNA think it would draw now? TNA marks really make me wanna puke. Seriously are you all going to compare Shawn Michaels vs. Flair & Taker classics to this match? ROFL. The only way this would draw is if Hogan & Sting never ever faced each other, it wouldn't even matter if the match sucked just as long as we get to see them two face each other finally which is why Starrcade 97 was a big hit, which is why matches like Austin vs. Hogan, Sting vs. Taker etc. would be a big hit. And I've just now realized that TNA is continuing to repeat history. First the Bash At The Beach 96 turn at last years BFG and now Sting vs. Hogan for the first time in years at this BFG just like it was the first meeting between the two at Starrcade 97 and that was also about WCW vs. nWo and in this case it's TNA vs. Immortal. TNA are such fails.

 

[Prince Punk]

If this is how sting wants to be remembered I feel it's a cry for help... He will need to get into the best shape of his life to even ATTEMPT at carrying Hulk Hogan.

And don't compare this shell of a match to flair vs. hbk or taker vs. hbk

besides flair the other two men are STILL in their 40's where as sting and hogan are mid 50's... Yeah Flair was old but as another poster stated he was working with someone who could still put on a great match, PLUS Flair is still even in his 60's one of the best. Plus he was in Amazing shape at the time. Hogan has been having operations to try and fix himself up to the point that he is almost the Frankenstein monster.

But hey who knows maybe people will put on their rose colored glasses and claim match of the year candidate from two guys who have not put on an amazing match in YEARS....

 

[It's Damn Real!]

I love all the detractors shitting all over this like pretentious clairvoyants talking about how bad this match will be, as opposed to how bad it could be considering no one here can actually predict the future.

Who are you to say Hogan needs to be carried? Who are you to say Sting won't put on a great show? How could you possibly know the answer to either with any degree of certainty? You guys should try dealing in reality every once in a while. It's a pretty fun place to be, I promise.

 

[Nate DaMac]

I love all the detractors shitting all over this like pretentious clairvoyants talking about how bad this match will be, as opposed to how bad it could be considering no one here can actually predict the future.

Who are you to say Hogan needs to be carried? Who are you to say Sting won't put on a great show? How could you possibly know the answer to either with any degree of certainty? You guys should try dealing in reality every once in a while. It's a pretty fun place to be, I promise.

Irony.

Hogan can't take a back bump, can't deliver a Leg Drop, and I believe he has had a fucking brace holding him together lately. Sting hasn't been able to perform well since his return. Sure his mic work has been fun, but his body has had it.

Not to mention we saw this match in the late 90's and guess what; It was fucking terrible then. What reason would anyone have to believe that 2 guys who stunk up the joint 13-14 years ago could somehow flip everything around when their bodies are deteriorating?

I'd say you're the one that needs to come back to reality.

 

[Kenny Powers]

It all depends on when and if Hogan is healthy enough to step back in the ring for one last match. I have nothing against Sting's wishes for wanting his last match to be with Hogan. I would personally like to see one last encounter with Sting and Flair, but that may not happen. If they want to book this for Bound For Glory in Philadelphia then all power to them. I'm not sure how the Philly crowd will respond since it is usually a smarky ECW crowd.

This could be the huge main event at Bound For Glory this year. I hope its not for the championship, but I doubt it will be considering that neither Hogan or Sting are in the Bound For Glory series. I've never had a problem with the build up in the past for Hogan vs. Sting matches, it's the outcome I'm worried about.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

Irony.

Hogan can't take a back bump, can't deliver a Leg Drop, and I believe he has had a fucking brace holding him together lately. Sting hasn't been able to perform well since his return. Sure his mic work has been fun, but his body has had it.

Not to mention we saw this match in the late 90's and guess what; It was fucking terrible then. What reason would anyone have to believe that 2 guys who stunk up the joint 13-14 years ago could somehow flip everything around when their bodies are deteriorating?

I'd say you're the one that needs to come back to reality.

Again, speaking in absolutes.

Hogan could not take a back bump or deliver a leg drop due to the condition of his back and had a brace holding him together lately, yes. That says nothing of whether or not (a) he'd say fuck all to the pain and work the match regardless of the amount of discomfort he'd be in for the sake of Sting or (b) be in better condition by the time Bound For Glory came around to the point that he'd actually be able to do those very things.

Again, you are not a fortune teller, nor a clairvoyant, nor any future reader of any kind, so I'd suggest dealing in plausibility so as not to look stupid in the event he actually came back to do the very things you are telling everyone he can't do.

 

[Moose]

I have to giggle a bit at the whole concept of this match. I mean, does it capture the imagination of a certain nostalgic fan who misses wrestling's late 90's heyday, yeah it does. And there's alot of people who watched these two wrestle as kids, see nostalgic fan listed prior.

But honestly man, I don't wanna watch two guys who get mail from AARP rumble around the ring punching, kicking and putting each other in rest holds for 20 minutes.

I gotta rule. It's the 100 Rule. If you put two guys in the ring, and their combined age is over 100, it's not gonna work.

Lastly, I honestly think Hogan getting back in a ring at this point in his career tarnishes any legacy he has left. He really should've just sailed away when he was done with WWE. I don't like anything he's done with TNA at all.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

On the whole, I've got no real problem with this. I don't necessarily think that Sting vs. Hogan in 2011 will be the draw that TNA is hoping for but they're probably the best shot at an epic clash of legends that TNA can muster. At the same time however, nostalgia is a powerful force that TNA has used for brief, short term gains in the past so they might make a decent chunk of change off this.

As far as the quality of the match goes, c'mon now people. I know we've got some full blown, 1000% blind TNA marks here that absolutely refuse to say anything negative about TNA but let's be realistic. There are also some damn intelligent people that are actually trying to say that this match could be good. These two were putting on terrible matches back in the day in WCW when they were both much younger, healthier and generally more capable inside the ring. Sting is someone that's still halfway decent inside the ring. He's not what he was 15 years ago or even a couple of years ago, but he can still churn out a decent match if he's with a good opponent. Hulk Hogan's body is so riddled with injury that it's amazing he can even walk. We all know about his history of back problems, especially over the past few years. He spent most of the second half of last year undergoing on sugrical procedure after another to relieve the debilitating back pain he's been suffering from. Before that, during his Hulkamania tour in Australia, he blew his back out trying to wrestle. He has two artificial hips, both knees have been replaced, I highly doubt he can take a back bump, whatever limited athletic ability he may have had at one time is practically gone. As far as I know, there's been no miraculous medical breakthrough that's going to whip Hogan back into the physical condition he was in 15 years ago.

If this match does indeed happen, let's not try to pretend that it's going to be anything approaching great because we all know better. Don't let nostalgia, misplaced optimism or fanatical devotion to a particular wrestling company get in the way of cold hard reality.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

On the whole, I've got no real problem with this. I don't necessarily think that Sting vs. Hogan in 2011 will be the draw that TNA is hoping for but they're probably the best shot at an epic clash of legends that TNA can muster. At the same time however, nostalgia is a powerful force that TNA has used for brief, short term gains in the past so they might make a decent chunk of change off this.

As far as the quality of the match goes, c'mon now people. I know we've got some full blown, 1000% blind TNA marks here that absolutely refuse to say anything negative about TNA but let's be realistic. There are also some damn intelligent people that are actually trying to say that this match could be good. These two were putting on terrible matches back in the day in WCW when they were both much younger, healthier and generally more capable inside the ring. Sting is someone that's still halfway decent inside the ring. He's not what he was 15 years ago or even a couple of years ago, but he can still churn out a decent match if he's with a good opponent. Hulk Hogan's body is so riddled with injury that it's amazing he can even walk. We all know about his history of back problems, especially over the past few years. He spent most of the second half of last year undergoing on sugrical procedure after another to relieve the debilitating back pain he's been suffering from. Before that, during his Hulkamania tour in Australia, he blew his back out trying to wrestle. He has two artificial hips, both knees have been replaced, I highly doubt he can take a back bump, whatever limited athletic ability he may have had at one time is practically gone. As far as I know, there's been no miraculous medical breakthrough that's going to whip Hogan back into the physical condition he was in 15 years ago.

If this match does indeed happen, let's not try to pretend that it's going to be anything approaching great because we all know better. Don't let nostalgia, misplaced optimism or fanatical devotion to a particular wrestling company get in the way of cold hard reality.

Hope that isn't directed at me, because I never said once that this match would be great. I said repeatedly that it's the type of match that has little to due with quality and everything to do with the names involved.

People will pay to see Hogan v. Sting, especially if it's billed as either or both's last match. Period. Their combined age, their individual age, etc. are all entirely secondary (and frankly, irrelevant).

I gotta rule. It's the 100 Rule. If you put two guys in the ring, and their combined age is over 100, it's not gonna work.

Flair (60) + Michaels (45) = 105. Still like your rule?

 

[WWE Ice Cream Bar]

@ IDR : Now aren't you the one who's making a prediction. How do you know fans will pay to watch Hogan vs Sting? How do you know they will get Mainstream Media attention? If the match is to take place, like always, Hogan will hog all the spotlight and sting will be left in the dark.

And frankly speaking, It's surprising to hear Sting wanting to fight Hogan for his last match. Especially after what hogan did to him in Halloween Havoc '99.

I think Sting knows that there really is no one in Tna who deserves to have his final match with.

But I do wish he goes to WWE after his final match in Tna and gets a sendoff he deserves.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

@ IDR : Now aren't you the one who's making a prediction. How do you know fans will pay to watch Hogan vs Sting? How do you know they will get Mainstream Media attention? If the match is to take place, like always, Hogan will hog all the spotlight and sting will be left in the dark.

And frankly speaking, It's surprising to hear Sting wanting to fight Hogan for his last match. Especially after what hogan did to him in Halloween Havoc '99.

I think Sting knows that there really is no one in Tna who deserves to have his final match with.

But I do wish he goes to WWE after his final match in Tna and gets a sendoff he deserves.

Because of who they are. You're right, I can't say with certainty it will draw, but I can say with a level of it that it's very likely to.

When you are talking about legendary figures in wrestling, especially in retirement matches, people are likely to want to see it. There are few more legendary than Sting/Hogan.

 

[The Suplexer Perfecter]

That being said, before all those "Dey Stealing teh spotelight from da yung gais" idiots come along, allow me to remind you a couple of recent retirement matches.

Ric Flair vs Shawn Michaels and Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker. 'Nuff said. I don't want to hear any of that bullshit.

As far as Hogan vs Sting goes I'm praying to GOD it happens. Hogan's feeling much better now, and if he does it then I'm sure he consulted with doctors and everything to make sure he can go through with it. Nostalgia sells, like it or not. Will it be a barn burner? Nah. But it would still be fun and it's going to be a great moment to have Hogan AND Sting have their last matches in the same night, because I highly doubt Hogan will lace them up again after this one.

It's iconic, it's legendary and it will be memorable. Two of pro wrestling's biggest names (one THE biggest) ending their careers in TNA? That's flattering to say the least.

Flair/HBK and HBK/Taker 1 and 2 wasn't for ANY title and only one of those matches was the main event. HBK and Taker of course STOLE the show and HBK gave Flair his last great match.

A 52 year old sting having the world title is stealing the spotlight from the younger guys. Why does Sting need the title? He doesn't. Mr. Anderson once again got a total joke of a title reign.

Hogan can barley move, especially now. Even their match 14 years ago wasn't any good.

Sting would either have to bump and sell his ass off like HBK did for Hogan in 2005 to make it even a watchable match. Of course Hogan would blade in the match so he doesn't have to bump.

Hogan actually ending his career? How many times has that happened? Once he needs or wants more money, he'll come back.

How about making NEW nostalgia and not rely on guys who's prime was TWENTY YEARS ago?

 

[bigandpissed]

All I know is that it can't be worse than Mcmahon vs Hart at Wrestlemania, at least sting can still wrestle. So I say go for it, It could end up being a fitting end to their era, and if it isn't, its not really a letdown because nobody's really expecting a classic match anyway.

 

[itssoeasy123]

I just don't see the possiblity of this match being anywhere decent. You have 2 guy's, one is 51 year's old and is alot alower to the step he was 15 year's ago. The other one is older than him, can barely walk anymore, can't do a leg drop anymore, or take a bump. He's had replaced knee's, hips, and back surgeries the last few year's. As much as I can't take away Sting enthusiasm for a match against Hogan, I wish I could atleast tell him that it won't be good. I have a good idea, why don't you come over to WWE for your final match? Pick out a young, talented superstar to have a few months rivalry with, beat him, go into the WWE Hall of Fame, have a DVD made, and ride into the sunset.

I see people calling it a draw? How in the hell is two guy's who are way past their prime, old, and haven't been relevant for 3 year's a draw? This match won't draw, at all. Nothing will make this match meaningful, or interesting. Two guy's, with one who should be in a wheelchair, in a match in 2011 is not something I don't think a manority of people want to see. I don't give a damn about nogastic, or not moving on. This is the best TNA can do, this match? How about building up somebody to face Sting, how about take the belt off Sting for more than a month? How about giving people a match that won't be a collasel embarrassment?

Hogan vs. Sting was not even good 15 year's ago, what makes people think it'll be good, or a draw, in 2011? Throw nogastic out the window, and replace it with logic. I

 

[WorldHeavyweightChampion]

Clash of the Champions 1
Starrcade 1989 Futureshock: Night of the Iron Men
Great American Bash 1990
WCW Saturday Night (Live)
Clash of the Champions 27
WCW Monday Nitro (many editions)
The Final WCW Monday Nitro

These are just SOME examples of classic matches between Sting and RIC FLAIR. Remember, it was FLAIR who made Sting a household name, a superstar, and a legend - and The Icon.

Hogan SUCKS!

Sting's last match should be against FLAIR, not Hogan. Sting and FLAIR sold out areas all around the country for 14 years. It would be like Ali vs. Fraiser: The Thrilla in Manilla. End your career against another legend and your biggest rival of your career.

smh

 

[The Suplexer Perfecter]

All I know is that it can't be worse than Mcmahon vs Hart at Wrestlemania, at least sting can still wrestle. So I say go for it, It could end up being a fitting end to their era, and if it isn't, its not really a letdown because nobody's really expecting a classic match anyway.

Bret Hart is a stroke victim and hadn't wrestled in 10 years. McMahon was 61 or so. Did ANYONE honestly think this would have been good or a tremendous match with Bret taking bumps?

We're lucky we got to see Bret even come back to the WWE on TV.

 

[itssoeasy123]

Clash of the Champions 1
Starrcade 1989 Futureshock: Night of the Iron Men
Great American Bash 1990
WCW Saturday Night (Live)
Clash of the Champions 27
WCW Monday Nitro (many editions)
The Final WCW Monday Nitro

These are just SOME examples of classic matches between Sting and RIC FLAIR. Remember, it was FLAIR who made Sting a household name, a superstar, and a legend - and The Icon.

Hogan SUCKS!

Sting's last match should be against FLAIR, not Hogan. Sting and FLAIR sold out areas all around the country for 14 years. It would be like Ali vs. Fraiser: The Thrilla in Manilla. End your career against another legend and your biggest rival of your career.

smh

I agree. Atleast Flair can take a bump, is still entertaining, and he has a long histroy with Sting. Hell, the last Nitro match was Sting vs. Flair. They've always had good matches together, and people will actaully want to see Flair in his supposed last match, verses Sting in his supposed last match. We all know Hogan will never have a "last match," he'll be wrestling even if it makes him paralyzed for life.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

Clash of the Champions 1
Starrcade 1989 Futureshock: Night of the Iron Men
Great American Bash 1990
WCW Saturday Night (Live)
Clash of the Champions 27
WCW Monday Nitro (many editions)
The Final WCW Monday Nitro

These are just SOME examples of classic matches between Sting and RIC FLAIR. Remember, it was FLAIR who made Sting a household name, a superstar, and a legend - and The Icon.

Hogan SUCKS!

Sting's last match should be against FLAIR, not Hogan. Sting and FLAIR sold out areas all around the country for 14 years. It would be like Ali vs. Fraiser: The Thrilla in Manilla. End your career against another legend and your biggest rival of your career.

smh

Problem is, TNA is having a lot of issues with Flair at the moment, and there is no guarantee he'll still be part of the company come Bound For Glory. Not if all this nonsense the dirt sheets are reporting is (a) true and (b) continues.

Hogan isn't likely to be going anywhere between now and then, so logically he makes more sense, even though on paper Flair does.

 

[disturbedlogic]

Hogan vs. Sting wouldn’t be a good match in terms of the quality of the match but that wouldn’t be the point. The point of the match would be, as many have mentioned, to draw in as many viewers as possible. We could argue all day about whether it would draw or not. But with recognizable names, really icons in the wrestling world, it might work out. I have no issue with such a match but I also have realistic expectations. You cannot really expect a high quality wrestling match between Hogan and Sting. If you do, you’re likely to be disappointed. It definitely should not be the main event at Bound for Glory. I would say the match before the main event would make the most sense. TNA’s biggest event of the year requires a quality wrestling match as its main event and this wouldn’t be it. From my point of view, if this match is put together and promoted correctly I think it could be entertaining.

 

[itssoeasy123]

Bret Hart is a stroke victim and hadn't wrestled in 10 years. McMahon was 61 or so. Did ANYONE honestly think this would have been good or a tremendous match with Bret taking bumps?

We're lucky we got to see Bret even come back to the WWE on TV.

People using this match as a scapegoat is ridiculous. First of all, it wasn't the main storyline, Bret Hart wasn't the WWE Champion, and this match HAD to be done.

Bret hasn't wrestled in ten year's, had a long history with McMahon becuase of the Montreal Screwjob, and it was to put an end to that rivalry. It wasn't the main event, the center storyline, for the Championship, it was to put an end to a decade rivalry. Also, alot of WWE fans in 2010, like me, have never saw Bret live, so it was a treat to see a legend, even in his older days, after 12 year's on not being on camera.

 

[TheHitMark-SirJoseOle]

I agree. Atleast Flair can take a bump, is still entertaining, and he has a long histroy with Sting. Hell, the last Nitro match was Sting vs. Flair. They've always had good matches together, and people will actaully want to see Flair in his supposed last match, verses Sting in his supposed last match. We all know Hogan will never have a "last match," he'll be wrestling even if it makes him paralyzed for life.

You see itssoeasy123 this is what makes you a complete and utter idiot, Hulk Hogan has not wrestled in over a year and a half and the likelihood of him doing such again is not looking very high. Your argument would make sense if he's actually been wrestling all this time since signing with TNA in October of 2009, but guess what tool, he hasn't. You and the guy that you quoted are both a couple of dumb ass marks. Sorry to break that truth to you. Troll.

 

[itssoeasy123]

Hogan vs. Sting wouldn’t be a good match in terms of the quality of the match but that wouldn’t be the point. The point of the match would be, as many have mentioned, to draw in as many viewers as possible. We could argue all day about whether it would draw or not. But with recognizable names, really icons in the wrestling world, it might work out. I have no issue with such a match but I also have realistic expectations. You cannot really expect a high quality wrestling match between Hogan and Sting. If you do, you’re likely to be disappointed. It definitely should not be the main event at Bound for Glory. I would say the match before the main event would make the most sense. TNA’s biggest event of the year requires a quality wrestling match as its main event and this wouldn’t be it. From my point of view, if this match is put together and promoted correctly I think it could be entertaining.

I understand it used for drawing power, but how is match between Sting and Hogan gonna be more than Sting and Hogan draw separately, which is not alot. As much as people love Hogan and Sting, these guy's aren't the draws, or wrestlers they were a decade ago. Hogan can't bump, and Sting's ablities are slowing down.

Of course it'll be a horrendous match, that's already been dicussed. I just don't think it'll be a great draw either.