TheKenwyne Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I didn't see the Rumble but did Booker T and Kevin Nash look impressive? Booker T - YES! Nash... less so. Came in during a busy time, got a massive pop but only hit a couple of punches and a big boot before being 619'd out by Rey Mysterio. Mysterio got heat for it - he's verrry over. Also engaged in a staredown with Big Show on his way back up the ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggaloninjalee Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Are both guys going to be on Smackdown? I didn't see either one on Raw but I didn't watch the first 30 minutes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHilton Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just kind of catching up on the last few days of news after watching Rumble online etc and had some thoughts along the lines of the current discussion: --Del Rio was a really good choice to win the Rumble. Tons of talent. I think the only thing that has stopped me from buying into the character is that I feel the name is a little ..bland..unoriginal...flat? I just can't see that name at the top of a PPV. Picking nits mainly --Nash and Booker's return & the possibility of Sting: like someone else, I didnt really think of Sting until after reading the thread, but after seeing that and re-watching that video I'd be surprised if it wasn't Sting. Sting DESERVES a big send off. If this is really his last run, he deserves to do it on the biggest stage in the industry with the biggest company. It would be kind of a joke for someone his caliber to really retire by headlining a TNA show in front of a few dozen fans ... All of his past complaint about the WWE's product no longer make sense because TNA is actually far more 'adult' than the WWE The Money would probably be fairly spectacular He'd cement his legacy by reaching a new audience because there are probably quite a few fans in the WWe that have no clue who he is or what he did And he saw how the E treated Flair; fans who never saw Flair in his prime treated Ric like a god because the E worked so hard to put him over as such. Anything close to that treatment - along with a HOF induction - turns Sting into a 'name' in the business forever. Retiring in TNA makes him a sidenote. I think it's pretty obvious Sting vs Taker would be epic and could conceivably be part of the WM main event and main event a couple PPVs after that. Why not do it? Throw in the WCW/Atlanta/WM connection and you could have a very fun theme fr the evening (Diesel/Nash vs Big Show would definitely bring back WCW memories, and Booker could be pushed into a program with Bryan Danielsonthat would evoke memories of Benoit/Booker) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0shey Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well so much for Sting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ySnmSdrEE&feature=player_embedded that was dissapointing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well so much for Sting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ySnmSdrEE&feature=player_embedded that was dissapointing Oh Noes! I was really hoping for the Stinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well so much for Sting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ySnmSdrEE&feature=player_embedded that was dissapointing Oh Noes! I was really hoping for the Stinger Why does Taker get all these hype videos?!? It makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 His return will get the same reaction as Kane at the Royal Rumble, nothing but disapointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonedSuperman Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 What do you mean why the hype? He's back!! As a heel deadman again! He was burried and is only a shell of his former self, under the power and control of the Nexus. Will he be able to break out of the spell before wrestlemania? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHilton Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Not a great sign...but it doesn't necessarily kill the Sting possibility. If he's working a program with Taker, then Taker has to be there obviously. And the E would be pretty foolish to give away their secret in some local hype video. (not that them 'being foolsih' would be a big shock either) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If Sting were to go to WWE, the smart move is one-off matches against select names. Putting Sting against anyone but top-shelf names would be a waste of time and a risk of exposing Sting where the payoff wouldn't be worth it. The big money would be Sting/Undertaker, which you would probably need to do first because keeping Sting around any longer makes him less special and anything else would, as mentioned, risk making him look less than the legend people want him to be. Thankfully, you don't need to do anything physical with Sting and Undertaker for this theoretical match: one staredown angle is all you needed and the rest of the build can be simple videos with Sting explaining his need to face one of the few icon's he yet to wrestle. In fact, anything physical would probably do more harm than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabataged Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well I think Sting is a lock http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/wrestlezone.com/upl_images/IMAG0083.jpg Ny Daily News is reporting that he has signed a 1 year deal. I think this is really epic. This WM is haping up to be awesome in ym eyes. Miz vs Cena Edge vs Del Rio Orton vs Punk Undertaker vs Sting Sheamus vs HHH Nash vs Big Show Corre vs Nexus MITB with Morrison, Kofi, Ziggler, Mcintyre amongst others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggaloninjalee Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well I think Sting is a lock http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/wrestlezone.com/upl_images/IMAG0083.jpg Ny Daily News is reporting that he has signed a 1 year deal. I think this is really epic. This WM is haping up to be awesome in ym eyes. Miz vs Cena Edge vs Del Rio Orton vs Punk Undertaker vs Sting Sheamus vs HHH Nash vs Big Show Corre vs Nexus MITB with Morrison, Kofi, Ziggler, Mcintyre amongst others Is that a reliable source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0shey Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 But again, the 2.21.11 promo doesnt look like your typical Undertakerreturn promo, looking at a few of them from the past, i never remember taker having rain promo, it has more the Sting feeling... even in his entrance video Sting is standing alone in the dark with falling rain.. really hope its Sting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHilton Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well I think Sting is a lock http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/wrestlezone.com/upl_images/IMAG0083.jpg Ny Daily News is reporting that he has signed a 1 year deal. I think this is really epic. This WM is haping up to be awesome in ym eyes. Miz vs Cena Edge vs Del Rio Orton vs Punk Undertaker vs Sting Sheamus vs HHH Nash vs Big Show Corre vs Nexus MITB with Morrison, Kofi, Ziggler, Mcintyre amongst others That's great news, but honestly other than Stng/Taker there's nothing on that card I'd pay to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 im still hopefull it had the feel of other Sting promo vids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwcUn8Ik3QQ especialy this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exS_djjs3WA&feature=related come on stinger! Edit: Besides if it was the undertaker wouldnt the promo be in a graveyard instead of a creepy cabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabataged Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Is that a reliable source? http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/even-more-on-22111-ny-daily-news-reports-sting-to-wwe-122681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 if its true TNA is screwed who is gonna be in the MEM now Kurt, Steiner, Joe and Morgan it will teach them a lesson to not book storylines before signing people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHilton Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/even-more-on-22111-ny-daily-news-reports-sting-to-wwe-122681 that doesn't exactly answer the question. zone is just re-reporting the same report from the Daily News. To juggalo: the Daily News is considered the most tabloid of the papers in NY. It doesn't mean they haven't scooped people before, but they have also made tons of errors and printed tons of stories that ended up being nothing but gossip (esp when it comes to sports) So I'd take it with a grain of salt for now. if its true TNA is screwed who is gonna be in the MEM now Kurt, Steiner, Joe and Morgan it will teach them a lesson to not book storylines before signing people If you read the recent spoilers, it's a non-issue. Because the THEY/THEM/MEM story has gone sideways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Let's presume it's Sting. I wouldn't even have him appear on TV before Wrestlemania. Undertaker can be doing a promo in the ring and the lights can go out. Cue flashing white light (it has to be white) and some eerie music, something violin-esque which suddenly stops and a scorpion symbol is projected onto the ring. You get a taste of the supernatural stuff that plays into the Undertaker gimmick without it being too hokey that it strays from the sort of thing they used to with Sting, and it ends with Undertaker being 'covered' in the symbol of Sting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 ok whoever this is they look to thin to be the undertaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 TNA sources have indicated that Sting did not sign a new contract for 2011, and many in the company have discussed that he may be heading to WWE. source http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/headlines/Breaking_News_Sting_Headed_To_WWE.php Hell Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHilton Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Let's presume it's Sting. I wouldn't even have him appear on TV before Wrestlemania. Undertaker can be doing a promo in the ring and the lights can go out. Cue flashing white light (it has to be white) and some eerie music, something violin-esque which suddenly stops and a scorpion symbol is projected onto the ring. You get a taste of the supernatural stuff that plays into the Undertaker gimmick without it being too hokey that it strays from the sort of thing they used to with Sting, and it ends with Undertaker being 'covered' in the symbol of Sting. So you would have the WWE promote the biggest PPV of the year - a PPV they desperately need to be a huge financial success based on their recent quarterly numbers - by having what might be the top draw NOT appear on TV??? Thats a pretty huge gamble source http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/headlines/Breaking_News_Sting_Headed_To_WWE.php Hell Yes! c'mon man...you're posting another news site referencing the same original report. Until someone besides the Daily News is sourced this is just blind internet news repetition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eayragt Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If Sting signs, that makes it: Cena vs Miz Edge vs Del Rio Orton vs Punk 'Taker vs Sting possible Corre vs Nexus You could have Triple H vs Sheamus, but I wouldn't want a repeat of that and you don't need it. You could also had Diesel vs Big Show, but assuming Show stays face and Diesel just proved himself to be a face, not so good. So... in the land of fantasy booking, something I would like to see. Which wont happen, as there's a bit too much cross-brand action that doesn't make sense: Big Show / Diesel show mutual respect, working together Sheamus targets Show and Diesel, eager to show he is top dog - regular fights between them Sheamus vs Diesel ends in DQ with Sheamus illegally attacking Diesel. Beatdown is interrupted by... Triple H returns!!! Attacking Sheamus Next week Diesel welcomes back Triple H, but says that he didn't need the back up. Triple H vs Sheamus goes to some Sports Entertainment finish, ends up being a huge scrap with both Big Show and Diesel ending up involved... with an accidental Big Boot from Diesel to Triple H Queue arguing, with Shawn Michaels making an appearance to try and patch things up between Diesel and Triple H E-mail alert - the RAW GM makes Big Show & Diesel vs Triple H and Sheamus with Shawn Michaels as special referee at WrestleMania. No-one is happy with this Come WrestleMania, we get a full blown heel turn by Triple H, after attacking Shawn Michaels Pros: No Triple H vs Sheamus at 'Mania We get a heel Triple H If Michaels wants another match, booking it would be very simple Cons: It doesn't work due to Big Show (and presumably Diesel) being on Smackdown with no reason to appear on RAW... and Triple H isn't returning on a pre-recorded Smackdown show So, won't happen. Could happen. Won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh_Showtime Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 that same site says the fresno arena website promoted a 'taker return that night and has since took the vid down, which was also on pwtorch (one of the most reliable sites around) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 So you would have the WWE promote the biggest PPV of the year - a PPV they desperately need to be a huge financial success based on their recent quarterly numbers - by having what might be the top draw NOT appear on TV??? Thats a pretty huge gamble The big 'wow' moment is when Sting finally appears on WWE TV and steps foot in a WWE ring. Fans have been wanting this for years. Why waste that on TV when you can, quite easily, build towards it happening at Wrestlemania and get them increasingly hyped up for something they have to pay to see. It would make a big deal, the debut of Sting in WWE, so much bigger and possibly even iconic if it happens on the biggest stage of them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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