Stings Signs a WWE Contract

[pepentorresHHH]

Yep apparently this time Sting actually did sign a wwe contract after all the rumors and speculation over the years according to a report on the main page. It apparently includes merchandising, tv appearances, etc

To be honest. Ill believe it when I see sting on the E but lets speculate....
When are we gonna see him? Is he only taking him on taker? What version are we getting or which one do you want? Me I want the crow.... Whats gonna be his role?tbh id rather know who signed him .... Vince or HHH?

Discuss!

 

[JJ15776]

It's from Meltzer, which actually means it's LESS likely that he has a contract with WWE than before the report came out.

That aside, I really have a hard time imagining how the WWE will use him. I could see him coming in as an authority figure once The Authority's storyline runs it's course, to ultimately set up a match at WrestleMania. We know it won't be against Undertaker with him retiring, but maybe it'll be against Triple H. As for which kind, since I think he'll mostly be in a non-wrestling role, I think it'll basically be himself, although he'll probably revive the crow gimmick for his match at WrestleMania. As for who signed him, I don't think there's any doubt it was Triple H. He signed Bruno, he signed Warrior, he's making most or all of the important decisions now.

But again, that's assuming he did sign, which is now less likely since Meltzer reported it.

 

[Captain Trips]

As much as I wanna believe that Sting has signed with WWE, I just can't until I see it with my own eyes as we have been seeing this reported for years.

However... If it happens & it is true then I would like to see him debut with his TNA look. I never got into the crow Sting. Sting is too energetic & pretty good on the mic to be the silent crow.

As far as him wrestling, I would like to see him have a match or two. Maybe a match at Summerslam & one at Wrestlemania. Sting vs. Triple H would be cool. I would love to see HBK come out of retirement to face Sting. Hell, even a match with Big Show. It wouldn't be too exciting but it would fit Sting's pace nowadays. Plus they have history together.

As much as I wanted to see Undertaker vs. Sting over the years, I don't wanna see Undertaker wrestle anymore. It''s his time to hang it up. He was so frail & just didn't look good physically. (Not that Sting does either)
I just think that will be one of the fantasy matches that we will only see if we set it up on WWE2k games.

 

[Attitude_Era_Guy]

I wanted Sting to return... 10 years ago. Let's face reality; Sting is done.
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RVD, CM Punk, and Chris Jericho

 

[Loganity]

IF* he finally has signed, I still want to see him have a match with The Undertaker for two reasons.

1. It's still a dream match. Yes I realize It wouldn't be as good as it could have been even two years ago, but the the nostalgia alone would sell this match.(Similar to Rock vs Hogan)

2. Personally I feel both of these Icons are capable of ending their career on a much higher note then they currently left on(especially Taker)

Let's not forget that Sting has publicly stated it's really the only match he care to have. I'm sure he'd be willing to have others but I hope WWE wouldn't finally sign him and then deny him and a ton of fans of the match they really want to see. Of course this is all assuming The Undertaker is capable of having another match.

 

[Limitless]

This is a good move by WWE!

The Possibilities are endless, and WWE will cash in on Sting big time.
Sting will be a good GM but I would love to see Taker vs Sting at WrestleMania.
I think we will see him sooner than later, and I also believe he would be best suited as "Crow" Sting upon his return.

 

[TheVolFan52]

Sting does a RVD/Lesnar type schedule for the next year where he really is only there 4-5 months combined throughout the year. He'll have 5 or 6 matches and against who idk, I just know it will not be Taker as now with taker losing at mania there is no point to him wrestling ever again. I don't see them using any other "version" of sting other than 2000 sting where he was still just black and white crow sting but he actually spoke and was outgoing. I really could see them doing Sting vs Wyatt, I don't know anybody else that he could work with.

 

[StingerSplash22]

IF* he finally has signed, I still want to see him have a match with The Undertaker for two reasons.

1. It's still a dream match. Yes I realize It wouldn't be as good as it could have been even two years ago, but the the nostalgia alone would sell this match.(Similar to Rock vs Hogan)

2. Personally I feel both of these Icons are capable of ending their career on a much higher note then they currently left on(especially Taker)

Let's not forget that Sting has publicly stated it's really the only match he care to have. I'm sure he'd be willing to have others but I hope WWE wouldn't finally sign him and then deny him and a ton of fans of the match they really want to see. Of course this is all assuming The Undertaker is capable of having another match.

I have heard this stated before and must say that I find it hard to verify that Sting has ever said that Undertaker is the ONLY guy he would want to face from the WWE. If you could provide an actual source, I may buy it. I have seen and heard where he has said he wants to wrestle Taker but never that he is the only guy on the roster he would want a match with.

 

[Sabutage]

It seems pointless to discuss this until something official comes from wwe, what I will say is that regardless of the undertaker match, if used correctly sting cam bring a lot to the wwe in other roles. They can really use their video library and help introduce him to younger fans amd sell the whole mysterious nature of his character because it can be a unique aspect among superstars.

 

[lil steroid meat]

I really do care a lot less now that Taker is done.

Even that match would have been pretty bad once the nostalgia and cool factor of them being in the same ring wore off.

If anything, feed him to Brock.

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

Until wwe themselves say it, I don't believe it honestly. How many times has he reportedly signed now over the last 14 years?

 

[fenderjapan]

Meltzer is like a compulsive gambler with the Sting thing, he just keeps posting "evidence" Sting signed every week and is hoping one of these times it will just coincide with Sting actually signing.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see it (I'd have loved to have seen Sting and Take at WM30 too) but until WWE.com shows "Sting signs with WWE" I'm not believing it.

 

[Punk_Aries_Daniels_Bryan]

Sting (if resigned) will have limited in-ring use. Promos and I estimate about (maximum) 4 big matches before retirement. It doesn't really matter who signed him, and to be honest I really do think Vince ultimately calls the shots on things like these.
My go on this topic would be as followed:

Sting is older than any wrestler who would be competing right now, at least from the people I know. He is older than Undertaker, Hulk Hogan is done (Thank God) and Ric Flair is spent as well. At his age, competing in one match per year seems suitable and well earned. Stinger may be the loved, fierce guy at heart that we recall from WCW, but his body just won't allow it. His final years in TNA were scary; I'd always flinch wondering if some botched move will put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

Undertaker has definitely slowed his pace. We saw it in his match with Lesnar. A match like that most likely confirms that Undertaker will be retiring by next year. With an illustrated career such as his, (and I would fight tooth and nail to claim he is in the top 5 greatest wrestlers of all time and should be in every fan's list), the class that he decides to go into for the HOF will be one of the biggest years in HOF history.

Both wrestlers had awesome gimmicks. If Undertaker was in the shape he competed in against Batista, and Sting back in 2006, I see this match as a platinum draw. However, this isn't possible and based on their physical conditions now, nobody wants to see a 30 minute match between these two. Now take a look at this match in a different angle

It will be like the Flair vs Hogan match at Mania that never happened. It should have, and would have been a great, in fact excellent match and draw. IF Undertaker vs Sting doesn't go down, there will always be unfinished food on the table. The whole "should have, could have" discussion, blah blah blah.

If they do compete, I think they should hang their boots right after. At this point, a WM victory over Cena as Undertaker's last match really doesn't make sense. The streak broke (as did my heart) and Lesnar now goes down as the one of the greatest heels ever. Taker doesn't need a Wrestlemania finishing. If he truly does come for one more match, it should be against Kane or Sting.

Furthermore, Sting can be used in the Authority angle. I don't see him siding with the Authority though .. I think if Sting is in the WWE storyline he will play a babyface. As for him against Taker .. do you guys think this match really needs a build-up. It just needs Sting saying that they both are veterans, they need this match for closure. Nostalgia will play its part and you have the last great draw Undertaker can pull for WWE.

Undertaker, Kane, and Sting should all retire and go into the HOF together. Kane will go into the HOF in spite of really being known as the second most underrated wrestler to ever compete in the last 20 years. He could have had such a better career. Sting should be in the WWE even though he is the guy that never graced WWE. and Undertaker as simply the biggest star to enter the HOF.

 

[StingerSplash22]

Sting (if resigned) will have limited in-ring use. Promos and I estimate about (maximum) 4 big matches before retirement. It doesn't really matter who signed him, and to be honest I really do think Vince ultimately calls the shots on things like these.
My go on this topic would be as followed:

Sting is older than any wrestler who would be competing right now, at least from the people I know. He is older than Undertaker, Hulk Hogan is done (Thank God) and Ric Flair is spent as well. At his age, competing in one match per year seems suitable and well earned. Stinger may be the loved, fierce guy at heart that we recall from WCW, but his body just won't allow it. His final years in TNA were scary; I'd always flinch wondering if some botched move will put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

Undertaker has definitely slowed his pace. We saw it in his match with Lesnar. A match like that most likely confirms that Undertaker will be retiring by next year. With an illustrated career such as his, (and I would fight tooth and nail to claim he is in the top 5 greatest wrestlers of all time and should be in every fan's list), the class that he decides to go into for the HOF will be one of the biggest years in HOF history.

Both wrestlers had awesome gimmicks. If Undertaker was in the shape he competed in against Batista, and Sting back in 2006, I see this match as a platinum draw. However, this isn't possible and based on their physical conditions now, nobody wants to see a 30 minute match between these two. Now take a look at this match in a different angle

It will be like the Flair vs Hogan match at Mania that never happened. It should have, and would have been a great, in fact excellent match and draw. IF Undertaker vs Sting doesn't go down, there will always be unfinished food on the table. The whole "should have, could have" discussion, blah blah blah.

If they do compete, I think they should hang their boots right after. At this point, a WM victory over Cena as Undertaker's last match really doesn't make sense. The streak broke (as did my heart) and Lesnar now goes down as the one of the greatest heels ever. Taker doesn't need a Wrestlemania finishing. If he truly does come for one more match, it should be against Kane or Sting.

Furthermore, Sting can be used in the Authority angle. I don't see him siding with the Authority though .. I think if Sting is in the WWE storyline he will play a babyface. As for him against Taker .. do you guys think this match really needs a build-up. It just needs Sting saying that they both are veterans, they need this match for closure. Nostalgia will play its part and you have the last great draw Undertaker can pull for WWE.

Undertaker, Kane, and Sting should all retire and go into the HOF together. Kane will go into the HOF in spite of really being known as the second most underrated wrestler to ever compete in the last 20 years. He could have had such a better career. Sting should be in the WWE even though he is the guy that never graced WWE. and Undertaker as simply the biggest star to enter the HOF.

What a slap in the face to say that Sting shouldn't headline his HOF class. You are clearly a WWE mark that does not realize the value Sting had to the business throughout the 90's. I think he also helped TNA a great deal but that is irrelevant for the WWE HOF. On his WCW career alone, Sting should be the headliner of his class in the bogus HOF.

 

[Pedigree1]

I dont believe it until WWE has breaking news and we hear it either from Trips or Vince himself.. This rumor has been happening now for the last decade or so.. I dont believe it not to criticize Meltzer or anything,but until we have concrete proof then lets not speculate on what role he may have!

 

[Bythedockofthebay]

Undertaker has definitely slowed his pace. We saw it in his match with Lesnar. A match like that most likely confirms that Undertaker will be retiring by next year. With an illustrated career such as his, (and I would fight tooth and nail to claim he is in the top 5 greatest wrestlers of all time and should be in every fan's list), the class that he decides to go into for the HOF will be one of the biggest years in HOF history.

Taker isn't top five in WWE history more less wrestling history. Taker at best was a second tier guy for most of, if not his complete career. He wrestled through the late Hogan year, the Hart years, the HBK years, the Stone Cold Years, More HBK/HHH years, and the Cena years and not once was he truly the top guy. He wasn't a huge draw, he didn't change wrestling, his only true merit above any of those guys is longevity. Which while impressive doesn't make you top 5 in WWE history. The cream always rises and as many times as Taker "rose from the dead" He never rose to the top of the wrestling world in any significant way. Taker isn't close to top five. Austin, Rock, Hogan, Cena, and Randy Savage all work in the WWE at the same time as Taker, and all are better on the all time list than Taker. Taker was never the cream of the crop. He was a good second, third or fourth fiddle. That's about it.

Undertaker, Kane, and Sting should all retire and go into the HOF together. Kane will go into the HOF in spite of really being known as the second most underrated wrestler to ever compete in the last 20 years. He could have had such a better career. Sting should be in the WWE even though he is the guy that never graced WWE. and Undertaker as simply the biggest star to enter the HOF.

Notice how true greatness is never "underrated". Not alot of people say that stone cold guy is underrated or Rock, or Hart, or Michaels, none of those guys are "underrated" Kane is properly rated. He's where he should be in the history of wrestling. And saying Undertaker is the biggest star to enter the HOF, with guys like Austin and Hogan in there is just a joke.

 

[TylerFloyd5283]

Since Sting is once again "signed" with WWE a "Taker match at WM31 is the best and honestly only avenue to go however since based on all off us being blindsided at WM30 and Lesnar ending the streak I feel that "Taker may actually be done and if Sting is only going to do one match....anything outside of "Taker I feel it has to be with Bray Wyatt....Sting puts over an "old school" young promising talent and honestly the mind games and promos i think would be unlike anything we've seen in years!!! I feel a lot has to do with how 'Taker feels in a few weeks i still think its going to happen..He'll give the dream match we all want and lets face it neither can still go with the youngbloods on the big stage..I for for one would love it it'd be the swan song so to speak for both ant lead to a great HOF 2016 class.. however if 'Taker does retire Sting can put over Bray Wyatt at Surviour Series which would be fitting PPV oh excuse me "Special Event" however if sting comes to wrestle 1 match it would be at 'Mania and bray I feel has better thing in hos plans then...#PleaseTakerOneMoreMatch with Sting best win win for all parties involved

 

[Punk_Aries_Daniels_Bryan]

Taker isn't top five in WWE history more less wrestling history. Taker at best was a second tier guy for most of, if not his complete career. He wrestled through the late Hogan year, the Hart years, the HBK years, the Stone Cold Years, More HBK/HHH years, and the Cena years and not once was he truly the top guy. He wasn't a huge draw, he didn't change wrestling, his only true merit above any of those guys is longevity. Which while impressive doesn't make you top 5 in WWE history. The cream always rises and as many times as Taker "rose from the dead" He never rose to the top of the wrestling world in any significant way. Taker isn't close to top five. Austin, Rock, Hogan, Cena, and Randy Savage all work in the WWE at the same time as Taker, and all are better on the all time list than Taker. Taker was never the cream of the crop. He was a good second, third or fourth fiddle. That's about it.



Notice how true greatness is never "underrated". Not alot of people say that stone cold guy is underrated or Rock, or Hart, or Michaels, none of those guys are "underrated" Kane is properly rated. He's where he should be in the history of wrestling. And saying Undertaker is the biggest star to enter the HOF, with guys like Austin and Hogan in there is just a joke.

I really don't base my favorites depending on how much money they draw, or if they are the face of the company. If they are entertaining, talented, and have good work ethic, that is really all that matters to me. Hogan's Leg drop of doom and super kick-out powers, associated with his backstage politics doesn't push me to see him as one of my favorites. That doesn't take away from his amazing contribution to pro wrestling, just as who he is now doesn't take away from what kind of person he was back then. Austin was a draw, with the right attitude, being the right guy the company needed at the right time. Stone Cold is undoubtedly WWE's biggest draw but talent wise I would hold Undertaker above in that list.

You said how Undertaker played the second highest tier at best. In a storied career that long with all those accomplishments, you'd think that he should be face. But the fact is that just as a company like WWE needs somebody as their face, they also need cornerstones to build their company on. Undertaker is one of those cornerstones. You hear about Undertaker from the guys who he worked with; unlike Hogan or HBK, nobody talks shit about him or hates his ego. There is a reason why in the video of top 50 superstars (though some of it was truly controversial) Undertaker was no. 2.

Dusty Rhodes is a legend. Was he one of the most talented guys in the ring?
Ricky Steamboat was amazing. Was he the face of the WWE? The top guy?

I respect your opinion bro. It isn't a joke to say for me as a fan that he in my view will be the biggest star to enter WWE. A guy like HBK (who once had one of the biggest egos ever) admitted himself that Taker would be the greatest guy to go into the HOF.

P.S. The Rock may be more charismatic and "electrifying" with his "Finally"s and other catchphrases, but could you really compare Undertaker and The Rock? Yeah the Rock drew more, but he split for Hollywood whereas Undertaker committed himself to WWE.

 

[Punk_Aries_Daniels_Bryan]

What a slap in the face to say that Sting shouldn't headline his HOF class. You are clearly a WWE mark that does not realize the value Sting had to the business throughout the 90's. I think he also helped TNA a great deal but that is irrelevant for the WWE HOF. On his WCW career alone, Sting should be the headliner of his class in the bogus HOF.

You clearly jump to conclusions very fast.

Sting going into the Hall Of Fame with Undertaker wouldn't really mean that he will be out-shined by others. To be fair, he and Taker going into the the same class would mean a lot to fans as two wrestlers from different companies became one of the coolest gimmicks and loved characters. They'd go in as brothers-in-arms.

WWE mark, huh? Amuse me.
I always claim that n.W.o was the coolest stable to ever exist in pro-wrestling.
I have always liked a lot of things WCW did over WWF at the time.
I am til this day a huge Goldberg fan. His showdown with Sting was one of the coolest things as a young fan.

It isn't a slap in the face to anybody. You want an older guy than Undertaker to go into a HOF class after Taker goes in? That would be a slap in the face, inducting younger people before older veterans.

Nobody here is a WWE mark, or a TNA mark, or a WCW mark. Quite frankly most people here are fans of pro wrestling entertainment. You really did have no reason to call me a WWE mark and I'm sure that my post really didn't offend you to the point that you believed my topic was insulting Sting. Many HOF classes have had equal attention given to all inductees. Take this 2014 Hall of Fame class for example. I loved Jake "The Snake" Roberts induction more than Ultimate Warrior's, although he was supposed to be the attraction point.

 

[Y2JBL]

With the way the cards are falling lately it almost makes me think I would have preferred his legacy to be the guy who never signed with Vince. The talk was always about bringing him in for Taker. Now Taker might not be back. And even if he does come back to do something with Sting, it makes Sting look like a wimpy opportunist who only showed up once Taker was starting to look weaker. But I digress, as I was never really one to consider Sting vs Taker as such a fantasy that I'm dying to witness anyway.

I hope they find something interesting to do with him, or it was all for nothing, and he would have made a bigger impact being the guy who never went to WWE. Hearing the rumors that he might just be a GM type figure makes my head hurt. These authority figure angles are getting so old. And it makes little sense that Sting finally comes to the company he has never been in before.... to manage one of the shows. Never thought he was one of the strongest/most believable talkers so I don't really care to see him in a suit role.

Oh well, if it makes him happy. I can understand his hesitation all along but it does seem like this would have been a much bigger deal years ago instead of being in TNA to play the joker. Now it seems like an afterthought, WWE was hardly in a rush to sign him, he didn't seem in a hurry either. Whole thing is "meh" already.

 

[IT Factor]

Hasn't Meltzer been reporting similar instances of Sting officially signing with WWE? First, he was speculating that he had already signed a legends contract. Next, he said Sting had signed at the beginning of the year. Then, he said it was a lock he'd either be at WM 30 or RAW the next night. Seriously, unless WWE announces it or runs promotional vignettes I won't believe it.

However, if Sting has signed it'll be interesting to see how he is used. He has been openly critical of how WWE used WCW talent in the past and now if he has signed, he might be the next list of people squandered at the WWE. Sting has also been expressing that he wants to face The Undertaker. With Taker possibly being done with his career that might not be possible. But you have to wonder if that was one of the terms he'd want in his contract? Who knows? I just hope he is used in a great way if he has signed and not used as a stupid RAW GM. He did that in Impact Wrestling already and that'd be another example of WWE stealing concepts from TNA. Make Sting an attraction main event for special PPVs and big events. He can wrestle less dates but still be relevant if used right. And I'm sure a big temptation for the Stinger is going into WWE's HOF. All of these things are interesting to speculate on but meaningless until WWE confirms it.

 

[Sabutage]

If sting was younger he'd be perfect to take over from undertaker so to speak as the one off wrestlemania attraction. Problem is at his age I guess hed only be around for 1 or 2 years at most.

 

[MCMG]

Obviously I won't believe it until it comes from the WWE or Sting. In terms of Sting performing in the ring, this is probably a few years too late. However, Sting has had time off and might be in decent shape.

Now the Streak is over, I really don't want to see Sting v Taker at WM. It just doesn't appeal. If they did it at, for example, Survivor Series it would be far more interesting. Sting wrestling Taker, HHH and maybe a couple of younger guys would be great before he can sign a legends contract and be inducted into the HoF.

 

[enviousdominous]

I'll discuss when I feel like it! Which I do.

Sting has been one Hell of an elusive acquisition, even when the buzz surrounding the circumstances dictate that his presence has a 99.99% chance of happening it still wouldn't happen.

We're getting a definite "IT HAPPENED! STING IS COMING TO THE WWE!". Well finally, let me just see who declared as much originally and...... fuck.

Dave Meltzer, the guy who claimed that CM Punk was going to be on Raw in Chicago is our confirmation that Sting put pen to paper and inked a binding deal with the WWE. Right. Is it wrong of me to just want to push Dave down a flight of stairs? I'm not saying kill him, he's a great guy when he's not begging for our attention by literally making shit up. I'm just saying have him fall down some stairs, maybe twerk his ankle to the point where the pain is too great for him to brainstorm another bullshit "Sting coming to WWE!" scenario.

We've been down this road over and over again. The headlines are getting stale, I don't think any of us want anymore headlines. We want to just see it happen. No more teasing, no more desperate pro-wrestling journalists risking what little reputation they have left by using Sting as a reason to get people to visit their blogs.

This is like when the end of the world was supposed to happen in May of 2012, then it didn't happen so the cultists claimed that it was only a spiritual apocalypse and the real one was coming in October. After the October apocalypse didn't happen they just basically apologized by saying that they really don't know when, but thanks for all the millions of dollars the buzz generated.

I think I'm tapped out of thoughts regarding what I expect of Sting in the WWE and what angles I'd like him to apply himself too. They could resurrect his feud with The Black Scorpion for all I care, just close this chapter once and for all PLEASE.

 

[closet_fan]

I'll believe it when WWE.com has a story on it on their front page. They won't try to hide this like they tried with Batista or Lesnar.

They'll want people to buy tickets in hopes that they are there when Sting makes his debut. We already saw it as several fans wore Sting's face paint at the RAW after Wrestlemania.