Guest TheSmarkzone Report post Posted June 30, 2002 IMO, Sting's prime was from 1988-1993. Maybe it was politics or maybe it was a lack of good opponents to work with, but IMO, he was never quite the wrestler that he once was after Hogan came in. And as far as the Crow era, while he was insanely over he was definitely not the performer of old after spending 18 months in the rafters. You can chalk that up to age and injuries though...I think he was like 42 with a bum knee at that point. When I remember Sting's career, I try to remember the matches with Vader and Cactus Jack and Flair and Luger and forget the Vampiro and Hogan matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted June 30, 2002 Umm shouldnt this be in general wrestling or old school since Sting never wrestled for WWF/E. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest caboose Report post Posted June 30, 2002 Sting had two primes. In the ring it was 1988 to 1993. Interms of being Over, it was 1996 to 1998. So I totally agree with you TheSmarkZone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Austin3164life Report post Posted June 30, 2002 Sting's prime? A long long time ago, probably around 1990-1992 I would say.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nezbyte Report post Posted June 30, 2002 Umm shouldnt this be in general wrestling or old school since Sting never wrestled for WWF/E. Really? I coulda SWORE ive seen some old school Sting in WWF... Sting was one of my fave guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RetroRob215 Report post Posted June 30, 2002 1990-1994 (until Hogan showed up) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sean Mooney Report post Posted July 1, 2002 I think Sting was in his prime as far as having great matches from 1988-1994. You guys are right, once Hogan came in, Sting really started to suck. And from the second he came back from sitting in the rafters he never really looked motivated. On a side note, I think Sting is the only top guy, maybe ever, that nobody ever talks shit on. I mean I know Sting was never that big of a draw, although WCW always portrayed him as though he was. But, from all acounts of his co-workers, they always say Sting was a great company man, who always lived up to his end of the deal. Sure, I can't recall him putting over any new talent, but I think it wasn't because he wasn't willing but because WCW never wanted him to. I recall reading on Lance Storm's website (stormwrestling.com) that towards the end of WCW, when they were pushing the Natural Born Thrillers, a 41 year old Sting took Jindrak/O'Haire's double hip toss from the floor into the ring spot, and in the process Sting almost broke his neck. After watching the match Storm and Kevin Nash scolded Sting for taking such a risky move. When they questioned him about why he would take such a bump his reply was simple "I'm just trying to find a way to help get these kids over." Although I never met him, Sting always seemed like a very genuine nice person and I think that always came out in his mannerisms, interviews, facials, ect. I think thats why we all hold him in such high esteem even though he never drew as much as Hogan did, never had as many 4 1/2 star classics as Ric Flair did, was never as good as The Rock behind the mic, and never transcended the business like Steve Austin did. He just seemed like a very likeable person who, if in the ring with the right person, could put on a hell of a show. All right, sorry for taking this thread into a different direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted July 2, 2002 I always hated how WCW promoted Sting as their Hulk Hogan. IMO, Sting was more comparable to Bret Hart. Had nothing outstanding in terms of mic skills, charisma and impact of the sport from 1987-1994. Just like bret 1991-1996. Sting's biggest ability was to get the crowd up...which he did time and time again. IMO, Sting/Vader 1992-1993 series is better then Steamboat/Flair. Which I know puts me in the minority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest swan Report post Posted July 2, 2002 Really? I coulda SWORE ive seen some old school Sting in WWF... Sting was one of my fave guys. He never wrestled for the WWF. He was in UWF as Blade Runner Sting (His partner BR Rock was the Ultimate/Dingo Warrior)and then came over to the NWA/Crockett when they bought them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BigTim2002 Report post Posted July 2, 2002 You wanna know how you become a company man? Watch the GAB 92, when Sting got his ass WHOOPED UPON IF YOU WEEEEL by Vader, and how after he took that shot on the post, that he just played limp. And then let Vader powerbomb him into oblivion. It's one of the greatest matches I've ever witnessed from a storyline perspective, as Sting just said, "Vader, kick the shit out of me. Become the monster that you can be." Then, Sting had the good grace to let us watch that feud go on for TWO MORE YEARS...Guys, Sting has put so many people over. It's really great that I was there for his glory years. Those years were from his first World Title Victory until he was done with Vader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
