There is a working idea within WWE that Sting will wrestle one match & then retire. Everyone presumes the match will be against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 31.
There is no confirmation that WWE will make this known at WrestleMania XXX or on RAW the next night. The only thing that’s said to be for certain as of right now is that Sting will do one last match.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter via WrestlingInc.com
PWInsider is reporting that there is people within WWE who believe Sting has just signed a deal with WWE & will debut at WrestleMania XXX. However there are also people who deny the report.
Bill Apter wrote a column on WWE.com that looks at the many faces of Sting. Apter wrote:
“More than 25 years since he became a good guy, Sting is still a presence in the ring, as well as at numerous charity events. He’s a true legend with a constant drive to always be one step better than the day before. His best days may still be yet to come.”
WWE sent out the following tweet today plugging the column:
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter the reason Sting has not signed a deal yet with WWE is because WWE is dragging their feet. WWE officials are in no hurry to get Sting signed for a match at WrestleMania XXX, but word is that Sting was hoping for a match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX.
Sting lives in the Dallas area & he is willing to work out a match in private at Taker’s gym, over & over to get it right, which is what Taker’s opponents have done for the past several years. That is a big reason the matches have gone over so well. There is some concern that if Brock Lesnar gets the match against Taker at WrestleMania XXX, Lesnar may not be willing to spend the several extra days working with Taker to get the entire match worked out because of he makes big money for a limited amount of work & only has a certain amount of dates on his contract.
A few weeks into my return to DTRT Wrestling.com for the Wrestlemania season and I decided to just share some random thoughts on the business that I’ve loved for over 40 years now.
F4WOnline is reporting that Sting has not officially signed a deal with WWE, but it’s almost guaranteed that he will sign soon. Sting is not expected to be rushed into a match at WrestleMania XXX, there has been discussions that he could be made the General Manager of RAW, which would keep him on TV & possibly lead to bigger matches down the road for 2014-2015.
Following his match on TNA Impact last night in which Sting put his contract on the line against the world heavyweight championship , and lost. Sting posted a cryptic message on his official Facebook page. “When contemplating what’s around the corner, try taking it all to prayer… it may help.”
That was soon followed by a new cover photo featuring an old quote from his time in WCW. “The only thing that’s for sure about Sting is nothing’s for sure.” written in white text with a plain black background.
This comes after growing rumors and reports from sources like The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that claim Sting has been in serious talks with the WWE for some time even to the point where they are coming up with “Monikers” for him such as “A man called Sting”.
If Sting were to sign with WWE this would be the first time the legend has ever worked with the company, as Sting has turned down offers dating back to the buyout of WCW in 2001.
The ultimate dream match for years has been a WrestleMania encounter between The Undertaker and Sting. As many feel Sting is similar to Taker in persona.
Here’s the match from Impact last night
Wrestling Observer Newsletter is saying that WWE officials reportedly have believed for months that Sting was coming to WWE this year & that it’s been talked about even more like it’s going to happen recently.
The show began with a memoriam for Brad Armstrong. It was Open Fight Night on Impact Wrestling. Joseph Park was in the ring. He said he was here for Open Fight Night but he is not a wrestler but an attorney. He said that he is a man that is going to stick up for himself. He said Hogan hasn’t gave him a match yet with Aces & 8s but he has found a loophole & it’s Open Fight Night. Park called out any member of Aces & 8s. 4 members of Aces & 8s came & surrounded the ring. Angle came down to help out & was jumped by Aces & 8s then Sting came with a bat & cleared the ring. Sting said somebody from Aces & 8s tonight is going to get their mask ripped off their face.
Magnus called out Samoa Joe for the Television Championship: Magnus vs Television Champ Samoa Joe, Samoa Joe wins by DQ because Magnus hit him with a wrench in front of the referee.
In Hogan’s office with Sting & Park, Kurt Angle storms in with Wes Briscoe & Garett Bischoff & said he wanted Devon tonight. Hogan said Bully Ray has got Devon tonight but that Angle can have Devon at Turning Point. Angle agreed & said he has backup & is ready to fight, Sting said lets go rip off some mask.
Backstage Samoa Joe was icing his head & said Magnus made a big mistake & lets throw out the rules. Joe said he will kill him.
Daniels & Kazarian came to the ring. Kazarian said Sting thinks the biggest frauds in TNA are Aces & 8s but the biggest frauds are Chavo & Hernandez. Daniels said they will get their rematch at Turning Point. Daniels called out the Spanish announce team Hector Guerrero & Wille. Daniels & Kazarian beat down Hector & Wille then Chavo & Hernandez came to the ring & Daniels & Kazarian retreated.
Gut Check Match: Christian York vs Zema Ion, Ion wins.
Garett Bischoff stopped Bully Ray in the back & said that Devon stabbed him in the back also & he is there if Bully needs him. Bull thanked him & they shook hands. A production assistant then told them that Aces & 8s are outside. Bully & Bischoff run outside, Sting & Angle are also there & they brawl with Aces & 8s then Aces & 8s retreated.
ODB came to the ring & called out Tara’s boyfriend Jesse. ODB vs Jesse, Jesse wins.
Robbie E. with Robbie T. came to the ring & called out Jeff Hardy. Robbie E. vs Hardy, Hardy wins. After the match Austin Aries came out to the stage. He has the World Title Belt & told Hardy to pick up his ugly belt. Aries said the only difference between the 2 are 3 seconds & he will climb the ladder again. Hardy gets a ladder & sets it up & climbs up it. Hardy said lets make our match at Turning Point a ladder match. Aries said he wasn’t going to do it.
A video was showed of the opening of Hogan’s Beach Shop where Matt Morgan confronted Hogan. Morgan took a old robe of Hogan’s & said to Hogan watch the history he makes with it. Hogan said you can’t take that & Morgan said that he just did. Hogan was watching a monitor in the back & he said starting to figure it out. James Storm approached Hogan & asked for a World Title shot. Hogan said if Storm was a betting man that he might have an idea for him.
Bobby Roode came out to the ring & said he wasn’t here to fight & he is being screwed because he was left out last week for the World Title match. AJ Styles came to the ring & said he should be the World Champion & told Roode to quit his crying. AJ called out Roode for a fight, Roode said no & then attacked AJ from behind. Hogan came out with James Storm & said both Roode & Styles deserve a title shot. Hogan made a match for Turning Point, A triple threat match with Roode, Styles & Storm where the winner gets a World Title shot but the person who gets pinned wont get another title shot until Bound For Glory next year.
Joey Ryan & Matt Morgan come to the ring. Morgan was wearing Hogan’s robe. Ryan called out Rob Van Dam. Ryan vs RVD, Ryan wins. After the match Morgan laid out RVD with a big boot.
Bully Ray came to the ring & gave a shout out to all the fans in the Northeast & called out Devon. Bully Ray vs Devon, Bully sat up a table in the ring & Devon waved out members of Aces & 8s. Aces & 8s surrounded Bully in the ring, Bully keeps them away with his chain. The TNA roster lead by Sting came to the ring & they brawled with Aces & 8s. Joseph Park got in the ring with a large Aces & 8s member & Park pulled off the guys masked to unveil that it was Luke Gallows. Gallows choked slammed Park through the table. Angle & Sting cleared Gallows out of the ring.
Published on Oct 15, 2012 by TNAwrestling
Footage from the Hall of Fame ceremony featuring the induction of “The Icon” Sting during “Bound For Glory” 2012 weekend in Phoenix, Arizona
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