Vince Doesn't See Money in the Wrestling Thread

[Hunter Rider]

Is he the first manager/ring announcer to get busted for wellness violations? It's probably pain killers from the strain of carrying Del Rio all this time.

 

[Donnie Darko]

I'm really happy the Wyatts are finally going to show up. I was afraid they were getting the "Glacier" treatment.

 

[Kaleb]

 

[Pink Ranger]

Is he the first manager/ring announcer to get busted for wellness violations? It's probably pain killers from the strain of carrying Del Rio all this time.

You're my favorite roaster, Jeff Ross.

 

[Bad Superman]

Shame there was no Mention of Doink the Clown.

That was an unforgivable omission.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Who the heck is Punk giving rides to? Steve Wozniak?

 

[Donnie Darko]

Yep. Even if they didn't want to do a full on tribute graphic before the show or something, they should have at least mentioned it.

 

[Kaleb]

Who the heck is Punk giving rides to? Steve Wozniak?

[YT]mrOqAHKtbMo[/YT]

this might help explain it.

Man, Winnie Cooper still looks good

 

[Pink Ranger]

[YT]mrOqAHKtbMo[/YT]

this might help explain it.

Man, Winnie Cooper still looks good

I think my brain just melted watching that.

 

[Bad Superman]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/wire/2013/0702/wire31832/110258/

Report: Sting Potentially WWE Bound in 2014

By Colin I. McAndrew(Featured Columnist)

on July 2, 2013


As we all saw during Monday night’s Raw, the WWE was doing title retrospectives for both the World and WWE strap.

During those vignettes, the company selectively picked stars to represent moments in time for each belt. One of those featured champions was former WCW star and current TNA mainstay Sting. This move was apparently premeditated, as it's being reported that the WWE is confident that the Stinger will be on its roster.

According to WrestlingInc.com:

F4Wonline.com reports that Sting was included in those video packages for a reason.

Word is that Sting is once again interested in joining WWE. While he hasn't opened direct negotiations with the company, he has sent feelers to WWE about joining them. There is said to be a lot of confidence on WWE's side that Sting will be on their roster eventually.

If this finally comes to fruition, one has to wonder if it’s too little too late for the aging star. Don’t get me wrong, Sting has more than proven that he has plenty left in the tank. However, the Undertaker-Sting “dream match” has some serious potential of being a letdown.

The fact is this match should have happened over ten years ago, but for some reason Sting was not ready for the WWE. Personally, I feel like he takes pride in being labeled as the best wrestler to never wrestle for the largest company in the world.

That being said, he is also very protective of the Sting persona and has been adamant that he is not treated like some unknown newbie. Obviously, too many people know who Sting is, so it’s highly unlikely that will happen at this point in his career.

Overall, the biggest benefit for both sides is going to be on the merchandising and DVD end. Even though TNA released a Sting documentary DVD a few years ago, it will pale in comparison to what the WWE’s production company will be able to do. Especially considering, the WWE holds the rights to all WCW properties and can properly pay homage to his career with that footage.

In the end, this is purely speculation as Sting still has four or five months left on his current TNA deal. So any moves will have to wait until January when his deal expires, and even then we will still have to wait until March before he hits WWE TV.

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[nite-owl]

I wouldn't mind Sting in the WWE now. Whatever gets him out of TNA.

 

[Pink Ranger]

If Sting enters the WWE, I prefer him to be the silent Crow Sting that was so effective just prior to WCW's self-made destruction. The character loses its effectiveness the more he talks.

A match with Taker would be a good, psychological match. The two of them can just eyeball each other for 5 minutes and that would build bone-breaking tension.

Would also like to see Sting wrestle Punk, Cena and Orton.

 

[Bad Superman]

I wouldn't mind Sting in the WWE now. Whatever gets him out of TNA.

While a bit late, I would love to see him there too. There are a couple of matches that would be a treat to watch:

*Sting VS CM Punk
* VS Kane
* VS Randy Orton
* VS Daniel Bryan

. . . and last but not least, the Wrestlemania Dream Match:

Sting VS. The Undertaker

If he does sign, I don't think there will be enough time for him to make it to next year's Wrestlemania, which sucks.

 

[Pink Ranger]

If he does sign, I don't think there will be enough time for him to make it to next year's Wrestlemania, which sucks.

Not necessarily. Assuming the deal is a certainty at the beginning of 2014, they can use mysterious, ambiguous video packages to develop tension and anticipation, using Sting's motif without actually naming or showing him. So when Sting actually physically debuts, the storyline (not that he really needs a detailed one) will be established, to the point where he just has to put in a few apperances on Raw and Smackdown before his first real match at WMXXX.

 

[Bad Superman]

If Sting enters the WWE, I prefer him to be the silent Crow Sting that was so effective just prior to WCW's self-made destruction. The character loses its effectiveness the more he talks.

A match with Taker would be a good, psychological match. The two of them can just eyeball each other for 5 minutes and that would build bone-breaking tension.

Would also like to see Sting wrestle Punk, Cena and Orton.

Someone wrote at another website a great idea for Sting VS. Taker.

If WWE are smart enough, they could book Sting VS. Taker in a Two Out of Three Falls Match. This way Sting could get his Wrestlemania moment by being the only wrestler ever to pin Taker at WM while Taker wins the first and third (and final) fall, keeping his streak intact. This would leave both wrestlers looking strong.

 

[Benstamania]

I've been out of the loop for a while.. I'm guessing Vince is a heel..... Again...?

 

[Pink Ranger]

Of course, if the WWE had balls to book an unstoppable and tyrannical heel Cena, then Sting debuting close to WMXXX would be his penance.

HEEL CENA: I've beaten Punk! I've beaten Bryan! I've beaten Sheamus! There's nobody left for you losers to send after me!

Cue music:


But we know that would be too awesome for the WWE to think about.

 

[Donnie Darko]

I know this won't happen, BUT... it would be great if his TNA contract was up a little sooner, and then, with no build-up or hints, it gets to #30 in the Royal Rumble and his music hits. Sting hits the ring and makes a good little run with whoever is left, maybe making it to the final 3-4.

 

[Van Petrol]

From WWE.com:

STAMFORD, Conn. – In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Jesús Rodríguez (Ricardo Rodriguez) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s policy.

Oh Ricardo...

 

[Donnie Darko]

I also hate that the majority of today's wrestling fans probably only know "Crow" Sting as opposed to the 80s/early-mid 90s Stinger.

 

[Van Petrol]

This one's worse...

 

[Kaleb]

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/wire/2013/0702/wire31832/110258/

Report: Sting Potentially WWE Bound in 2014

By Colin I. McAndrew(Featured Columnist)

on July 2, 2013


As we all saw during Monday night’s Raw, the WWE was doing title retrospectives for both the World and WWE strap.

During those vignettes, the company selectively picked stars to represent moments in time for each belt. One of those featured champions was former WCW star and current TNA mainstay Sting. This move was apparently premeditated, as it's being reported that the WWE is confident that the Stinger will be on its roster.

According to WrestlingInc.com:



If this finally comes to fruition, one has to wonder if it’s too little too late for the aging star. Don’t get me wrong, Sting has more than proven that he has plenty left in the tank. However, the Undertaker-Sting “dream match” has some serious potential of being a letdown.

The fact is this match should have happened over ten years ago, but for some reason Sting was not ready for the WWE. Personally, I feel like he takes pride in being labeled as the best wrestler to never wrestle for the largest company in the world.

That being said, he is also very protective of the Sting persona and has been adamant that he is not treated like some unknown newbie. Obviously, too many people know who Sting is, so it’s highly unlikely that will happen at this point in his career.

Overall, the biggest benefit for both sides is going to be on the merchandising and DVD end. Even though TNA released a Sting documentary DVD a few years ago, it will pale in comparison to what the WWE’s production company will be able to do. Especially considering, the WWE holds the rights to all WCW properties and can properly pay homage to his career with that footage.

In the end, this is purely speculation as Sting still has four or five months left on his current TNA deal. So any moves will have to wait until January when his deal expires, and even then we will still have to wait until March before he hits WWE TV.

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Is it that time of the year again? could have sworn the ''Sting possibly signing with wwe'' rumour normally spread around November/Dec?

 

[Hunter Rider]

While the popular idea would be to do Sting vs Taker at WrestleMania 30 I think it would be too soon because he can only sign in January. He's not going to debut and then lose his first match IMO.

Honestly the thing I care about the most is the 3 Disc set on his career with full documentary and all his top WCW matches, as in truth I think the needle is virtually on empty in the ring, either that or he phones in 90% of his matches these days.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I also hate that the majority of today's wrestling fans probably only know "Crow" Sting as opposed to the 80s/early-mid 90s Stinger.

I remember Scorpion Sting fondly, but he's way too old to be pulling off that character anymore.

 

[Wheels]

I don't see the point in Sting wrestling in WWE outside working the dream match with Taker. He certainly adds another big name and will heip the young guys whenever he can, but this is too little too late in my opinion. The merchandizing opportunities and HOF induction are the things to get excited about.