Triple H Wants Sting to Leave TNA, Join WWE

[metfan51]

Source: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/.../558494/sting/


It was reported recently that Triple H does not want Sting to renew his contract with TNA and wants Sting to sign a deal with the WWE. It isn't known if Triple H wants Sting to wrestle for the WWE but Triple H wants Sting for their Hall of Fame and numerous DVDs.

[Darth Shizzel]

Pretty sure if Sting is going to wrestle it'll be against Undertaker, Rock, or Cena.

[Goldie79]

It would be a big shame to see Sting sign up... just to lose to Undertaker at the next wrestlemania.

But yeah... seems like its a financial incentive... sign Sting to a short term deal and make a bit of money out of him with DVD sales

[WWE Gary]

Can certainly see this happening . Sting's anti WWE attitude throughout the years has been mainly due to him been a born again christian . With the attitude era out the window and a more PG orientated product on our screens , it might just be the right time for him to come onboard . But , I agree , losing to the Taker would be a total waste . Definitely wanna see Taker/ Sting at some stage though. It's one of my all time dream matches . Rock v Sting wud be great also . Think Punk and Sting would put on a great show .....as would Triple H v Sting . Lots of great opportunities if the Stinger does jump ship .

[Shockage]

This was from a few years ago, I don't know if he still feels the same way

[Macho Man]

Honestly I think Sting is better off without the WWE. At this stage of his career, I doubt WWE would give him a world title run, and realistically would end up jobbing to some of WWE's guys to get them over. Sting is one of few to have had a long successful careet without the WWE. And at this stage in his life, he doesn't need them. Sting was recently inducted as the first TNA hall of famer, he is already a legend and a hall of famer, he doesn't need to sign just for another hall of fame ceromony. Other then a few dream matches with other aging wrestlers, there isn't much there for Sting. The move just isn't worth it for Sting, he is better off where he is.

[WWE Gary]

I'm not sure if WWE would just use him in this way. They never did this to Booker T when he jumped to WWE . Goldberg also had a title run . They are both ex WCW wrestlers and they were given main event status . There is no doubt in my opinion that Vinnie Mc and co respect Sting . Just like they've always done with Flair

I remember a looooonnngggg time back WWE had a magazine called Raw which was a bit more cutting edge and to the point than its regular magazine . One issue dealt for the first time ever with WWF competition ...WCW . It was an article written by Vince Russo and was the first time ever WCW or World Championship Wrestling was mentioned anywhere in WWF products . At the time it was quite a shock actually . I remember , as expected , the article slated WCW wrestlers ....expect for two. In the words of Russo , there were only two talented wrestler in the entire company at the time. One Flair , the other .....Sting ! So in my opinion , considering these comments would had to have been approved by Vince, there has always been great respect for Sting in WWF/E. So I don't believe Sting would just end up losing all the time ...... The Wrestlemania Taker match is the only exception ....but that's only because of Calloways streak .

I fully believe Sting would be given a run as WWE or World Champ or both . His matches in TNA the past year or so have proved he can still put on a great match , even with guys much younger than him . And I think that it would be a really exciting time for fans .

For example , may never happen ,but imagine if HBK cud do one more match and wrestle Sting . Imagine if Sting went up against Austin . What would a Hell in a Cell match be like with Sting v Taker . And just think about the matches with the current roster , guys like Orton , Ziggler , Miz , Punk , Daniel Bryan , Kane and so many others . Sting v Cena ? Sting v Rock ? Matches we all wanna see.

I personally hope Triple H suceeds in his quest to sign the Stinger . It's not just about the Hall of Fame . It's about matches and feuds that we can remember and talk about for years and years to come .

[metfan51]

Well Sting himself has said that he's been feeling a little warmer to a possible move to the WWE for the past few years.

I actually believe that if Sting signed with the WWE either during the Invasion or anytime after, he would have been one of their top guys. There's an aura around Sting that he is so respected that anywhere he goes, he's a big deal. Now that he's up there in age, I can't see him wrestling too many times. However, if the opportunity arose, I think Sting wouldn't have a problem working a few matches or even a few years, albeit it wouldn't be a full time schedule and rightfully so.

The one thing that I remembered when hearing this was that Shawn Michaels himself said, if Sting ever came to the WWE in a wrestling role, he would be the only man he would consider leaving retirement to face. That itself is a big honor and I can't see anything but a great match between those two.

[Mighty Boosh]

I'm afraid I can't find it, but I heard an interveiw with Sting on youtube (actually it may have been a freind of Sting speaking on his behalf) and he said he very nearly signed a one year part time deal, to wrestle Taker. But after mainia he'd wrestle others and he felt working for WWE he wouldn't be able to work their pace but with TNA he doesn't have to work as hard. I think it's an aging thing combined with WWE's road schedule and expectations.

I'd love to see Sting inducted in the HOF, but I think the time has passed for Sting vs Taker. When Wrestlemainia was at Atlanta the timing was peferect, not it feels too forced. Plus I think Atlanta may have been their chance because both are getting on, any later and the two of them may be too past it to must the match on the way it should be done. To do the match now, I think it would be just a shell, an impression of what it really should be.

Still, you never know, they may bpull it off. Sting is still charismatic as hell which would work really well with Taker's aura. I just think they missed their chance to truly put on the dream match.

[Darth Shizzel]

I think WWE would sign him on a limited schedule to work big PPV's Summerslam against say HHH, Survivor Series against maybe CM Punk or John Cena, Royal Rumble could be against whoever he didn't face at Survivor Series and Wrestlemania against Undertaker and a HOF induction, could work.

[Turley]

Sting wont agree to go across unless he gets a say in the storylines he is involved in. I highly doubt he would work a program with Vince and he definitely wont agree to anything too edgy or racy.

[Veritas]

At this stage of his career, I doubt WWE would give him a world title run, and realistically would end up jobbing to some of WWE's guys to get them over.

I don't see a problem with Sting putting some people over. How'd Sting get to main event status? He hung with and eventually defeated Flair. There's an old adage in wrestling that the new generation of fans (and I'm not saying you're one of them Macho) don't seem to understand - TO MAKE A STAR, YOU BEAT A STAR!

Sting is a legend, an icon, and a few losses to the legends and icons of tomorrow will NOT hurt him in any way, shape, or form. Sting has had a great career but, in my opinion, it'll never be complete until he competes in Vince's ring - win, lose, or draw.

[Mr. Tambourine Man]

I want to see Sting in WWE even for just the DVD and Hall of Fame.

I don't even see why he can't sign like a 3 month contract to do the build for WrestleMania, lose to Undertaker, and then retire.

[Goldie79]

I'm not sure if WWE would just use him in this way. They never did this to Booker T when he jumped to WWE . Goldberg also had a title run . They are both ex WCW wrestlers and they were given main event status . There is no doubt in my opinion that Vinnie Mc and co respect Sting . Just like they've always done with Flair.

Vince also signed Ricky Steamboat away from WCW in 1991 and did nothing with him. Sometimes Vince likes to sign wrestlers just so the opposition can't use them like he did with Steamboats 2nd WWE stint.
Booker had to wait a long time for a genuine main event push... his WWE title run in 2006 took 5 years to materialise... after being humiliated by Triple H at Wrestlemania 19.
Goldberg was so unhappy in the WWE he opted not to re-sign after his 12 month contract ended.
Yes both guys did win titles... but both were pushed better in WCW.

I personally hope Triple H suceeds in his quest to sign the Stinger . It's not just about the Hall of Fame . It's about matches and feuds that we can remember and talk about for years and years to come .

With Sting approaching the age of 54 in a couple of months, there really isn't much left in the tank. Though I have always liked him as a wrestler and as a performer he is way past his best. Because of his age... I dont think that Sting would be pushed into the main event scene should he sign with the WWE.
Hes had plenty of chances to sign and make an impression throughout his career... but now I fear its too late for him.

[cjkerry]

Here is a scenario that could happen and might make some people really happy (and wouldn't involve Sting losing to Undertaker). Prior to a Wrestlemania Undertaker is doing a promo when he is accosted by two (or more) wrestlers who proceed to give him a severe beatdown. Lights go out. When they come back on who is standing beside the Undertaker than Sting. Result the two team up at Wrestlemania. and win. Sting doesn't lose, Undertaker doesn't lose. Everyone is happy (sort of). You could of course have a later match between the two at another PPV. Make it Sting's retirement match and it could end in a draw or a Sting victory (no streak on the line this time).

[WWE Gary]

Here is a scenario that could happen and might make some people really happy (and wouldn't involve Sting losing to Undertaker). Prior to a Wrestlemania Undertaker is doing a promo when he is accosted by two (or more) wrestlers who proceed to give him a severe beatdown. Lights go out. When they come back on who is standing beside the Undertaker than Sting. Result the two team up at Wrestlemania. and win. Sting doesn't lose, Undertaker doesn't lose. Everyone is happy (sort of). You could of course have a later match between the two at another PPV. Make it Sting's retirement match and it could end in a draw or a Sting victory (no streak on the line this time).

Sounds perfect ! CM Punk and Brock Lesnar v Taker and Sting ? That would be awesome .

[Mr. Tambourine Man]

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Really would be a great story