I really thought the whole point of signing Sting to WWE was we would finally get the dream match with Taker. I get it both are past their prime now but I do believe there is still a huge draw to this match. I'm sorry but I never got the appeal of Cena/Taker. Cena can't sell a feud to save his life the promos would be terrible and the match even worse(remember how much you all loved Rock/Cena?)And I don't wanna see Cena be the one to retire Taker.
WWE are true fucking morons if they pass on Sting/Taker. This match still has interest and one of the last few dream matches that are possible. I'm praying the current rumors for WM 32 are BS because its looking to be a shitty card if true.
People still on about Undertaker and Sting?.. I get you're living in the Attitude Era, but that match doesn't have much appeal anymore. Not only is the streak not on the line anymore, but both guys are in their 50's.. Last thing i want to see is two 50+ year old guys have a match. It would have been better 15 year's ago. The magic doesn't seem there anymore.. You would waste an Undertaker match only for a stare down and their entrances.
The match still has appeal and would be a much better quality and spectacle than Cena/Taker. The thing is this match doesn't need to a in ring clinic to be a classic. This match has WM moment written all over it.
There is no appeal to this match outside of IWC. Casual fans in 2015 don't care for two ancient relics feuding like its 1997.
Besides, Sting's credibility is shot when lost to Seth Rollins. Undertaker is nothing without his streak, well other than being Lesnar's bitch that is.
Honestly, unless you are a WWE and WCW fan the draw of Taker vs Sting is lost on you. I barely know who Sting is, I would prefer Taker to be retired by a WWE star.
Honestly I adore the Undertaker but it is so obvious now that he is no longer able to keep up. It isn't sad really because he gave wrestling some of the best years of its life and now he deserves to sit back, tinker with his bikes and absorb the respect.
The leaving at survivor series with Kane was really the way I would like to see it end, just vanishing like the Undertaker would, into the mists.
Taker vs Cena is the bigger and better match. I can understand wanting Taker vs Sting if this was like a decade ago but in 2016 Sting vs Taker just isn't that big of a deal. Also doesn't help that Sting can barely even work anymore these days.
I dont get this. Just because of what happend at the end of NoC dosnt mean Sting is a walking dead body now. He showed that he can easily have a big match at WM 31 or even at the beggining of his match with Sting. Its the same thing like with Taker after WM 30 and now. People screaming after XXX that he is over and he will not be able to walk for the rest of his live to then change your minds after SS and HiaC saying he still got it.
I like that people are saying that there is no draw power in the match when Night of Champions got a lot of PPV buys that was headlined by Sting and HIAC and Summerslam both did really well with PPV buys that Undertaker was in the main event for. It's not the hardcore fans that are still buying PPVs in 2015 with the WWE Network existing. They're getting casual fans to spend still spend around $50 for their PPVs and they get a lot more with Sting or Undertaker on the card.
Or what about when Sting stood in the middle of the ring last year and the crowd chanted Undertaker at him when he was asked what he was going to do next. WWE makes millions of dollars on Wrestlemania every year. They make all of that money by getting people to take off time from work, spend hundreds on a flights, spend hundreds more on hotels, and then spend hundreds on a good ticket to Wrestlemania. These people that they need to make their biggest weekend of the year so profitable told them they wanted Sting vs. Undertaker.
I realize that some people disagree with me but I'm not sure what the basis for that is other than the fact that they're old.
Honestly, it's clear that I'm no Cena fan but I think this is the best match, the emotional investment already shows this as far as I can see, which I don't think the emotional investment between Sting and Taker will be there as much .... for me it wouldn't anyway because I wouldn't even know who I'd want to win .... or care even.
With Cena/Taker I absolutely would NOT want Cena to win .... so these near pin falls and submissions and things like that would have me on the edge of my seat ... simply because I wouldn't want Cena to win that much.
Where as Sting/Taker ... I couldn't care less and probably wouldn't watch it fully as I would a Cena/Taker match, for the reasons mentioned above.
I also think the Cena/Taker thing would have a lot of people watching more so, the Sting/Taker is a missed opportunity now.
I respectfully disagree there really is no emotional investment with Taker/Cena unless you're a Cena fan. Cena simply doesn't have the ability to make a compelling feud like we saw with The Rock who is a bigger draw than Taker.
If Vince is hoping to break records Taker/Cena won't do it i guarantee it. Sting/Taker has the ability because for one it's a match many thought they would never see. You have the lifeblood of WCW vs the lifeblood of WWE. Even though they both are past their time give them 15 mins and I guarantee Sting/Taker will create a unforgettable WM moment. Never underestimate the power of nostalgia.
Not to mention all signs point to WM 32 being Taker's last match. There is no better way for Taker to hang up those boots than to face a dream opponent with Sting.
Sting vs Undertaker would be the perfect retirement match for both of them and they'd be complete idiots if they never let this match happen. They could then get inducted into the HOF the same year like Flair did.
Obviously the concern is that they are both limited in the ring due to age, but if they scripted the whole thing move for move in 10 minute match then it would be great.
Imagine them both standing there at the end like at WM28 with Hunter and Shawn. Dual *Thank You Taker…Thank You Sting* Chants
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Exactly!!! Plus this match obviously would be about the spectacle of it rather than the in ring quality. Rock/Hogan wasn't the most technical match but it's considered a WM classic anyway. Just give Sting/Taker 15 mins and let these veterans of the game work their magic.
I dont wanna watch Sting and Undertaker now without the streak. Sting is ruined since coming to WWE, and Taker offers me nothing to watch anymore after ruining the Wyatt family. I can't think of one match I'd like to see at WM that could draw anyone there besides the name Wrestlemania
Sting lost to HHH, and then to Seth Rollins. Sting/Taker has no value. Had booked Sting over both of them, then this match might have been worth a damn.
They're both old and need to be carried in matches of course they need to find younger stars to job to them that and that Taker streak is done. That was the major selling part of his character the streak now that is gone most people don't give a damn anymore.
Sting vs Taker would actually be a fun match. Those saying it would suck, i would beg to differ. Sure it wouldnt be five stars..but definitely watchable. Im certain.
Nothing like watching two old men past their primes beat each other up lol
Taker still in good shape despite his age and could probably carry Sting who can't barely squat anymore to apply the scorpion deathlock on opponents if anything Sting would need to lose more weight and train more but his body can't handle it but if Sting vs Taker if your thing then I don't blame you since the match itself could be a huge draw the problem is the streak isn't there to add more value to it anymore.
I never thought I'd say it but I'm begging that they never do this match. Sting means too much to me just to be whored out to the legends roster. Had he beat HHH, then my tune may be a bit different. Still feel I'd be leaning towards a no.
I am a Wyatt mark and I just don't buy this crap Taker buried Wyatt. The guy has been part of some of the biggest programmes in WWE in recent memory. Went toe to toe with Cena at Mania, then Taker at Mania, then his 25th anniversary. When Taker finally retires Wyatt well run amock, and be big you'll see, he's in their future plans, not short term. And no way to Taker and Sting. IT should of been done ten years ago. I don't care how many people want to see it, it's not a money match at this point. I would rather see Cena v Taker. Cena is at least younger, and prob could work a match better. Sting and Taker are way past their prime, prefer not to see it. It would be another Goldberg v Lesner type thing.
I can understand people saying that Undertaker should wrestle someone else... but Cena! Cmon.
I honestly don't get what's the point of Cena vs Taker. If Cena wins, fuck this company. If Taker wins, what the fuck is the point? He wouldn't be gaining momentum, you know, is not like he hasn't been booked strong enough... Ugh.
The only thing to me would be Taker finally letting Wyatt retire him. But yes, I'm delusional to still believe that now right?
And can somebody answer me this: So, Taker has finally moved on from the Wyatts? And what was the point? Was he elevating him again?:rock5
PS: BTW, Sting vs Taker is the bigger draw, DEAL WITH IT. It will bring the old fans back, the thing that they most desperately need now. Who wants to see Cena vs Taker without the streak? So you who are defending that matchup are bashing Sting vs Taker because of the match quality? LOL. Whatever.
Taker either needs to face Sting in a match which will see both of them retire, or face a young up and coming talent and give him a big win which will turn him into a star.
Without the streak, there's no point in doing Cena/Taker.
People still on about Undertaker and Sting?.. I get you're living in the Attitude Era, but that match doesn't have much appeal anymore. Not only is the streak not on the line anymore, but both guys are in their 50's.. Last thing i want to see is two 50+ year old guys have a match. It would have been better 15 year's ago. The magic doesn't seem there anymore.. You would waste an Undertaker match only for a stare down and their entrances.
its all about the build never mind the match itself that would be the easier part for them the build to this match would have significant starting at the Rumble in a huge way like Taker eliminating Cena vice versa or somehow both men eliminate each other at the same time and fight outside for several mins continue it on RAW the next night not sure. if its not built up the right way it could easily be the worst TAKER Mania match to date. if its done right i believe it could be a solid co main event all hinges on the build. PERIOD.
as for me personally and he were finally cleared i rather have Bryan vs Taker with maybe not only a return match but have Bryan turn heel and with where Mania is at the crowd would be really in Takers corner yet torn because Bryan is finally back Texas would go nuts with a heel turn..still Taker would win but it hugely benefit Bryan
I'll put all my money on it being Taker/Cena at WrestleMania 32. Then at WrestleMania 33, Sting/Taker. Might as well keep Taker going till his entrance becomes longer than his matches. Because fuck new talent, right Vince?
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