WWE's Direction?

[BØRNS]

I feel that WWE's decision is tremendously questionable with putting Sting against Rollins for the main event WWE Championship match at Night of Champions. Is this seriously going to recruit new subscribers? This is the time for Cesaro, Owens, Ambrose, Neville, even Reigns to be main-eventing pay-per-views. This isn't WrestleMania. Do not have him in a World title match. Furthermore, how exactly did he become #1 contender? He has only had one match in WWE and he LOST. Such a waste of current talent and a waste for Sting because I don't see him winning the WWE Championship off Rollins.

[The Kevstaaa]

You question the use of Sting?
You want the current crop of guys to get used and not the old guard?
You ask this on WF?

This won't go well.

[marino13]

I have no problems with it. Now if Sting get a year and a half long title reign, then yes, it's a bad business decision. Until that happens, I'm gonna sit back and enjoy the show.

[Deleted]

He became the number one contender because he's Sting.

[knupmc]

I think it's awesome. He should definitely hold the title, even for a month or two just to achieve the goal of being wwe champion. Plus, it's freaking STING!

[theMOESIAH]

Aug 30, 2015 18:45:28 GMT -5 BØRNS said:

I feel that WWE's decision is tremendously questionable with putting Sting against Rollins for the main event WWE Championship match at Night of Champions. Is this seriously going to recruit new subscribers? This is the time for Cesaro, Owens, Ambrose, Neville, even Reigns to be main-eventing pay-per-views. This isn't WrestleMania. Do not have him in a World title match. Furthermore, how exactly did he become #1 contender? He has only had one match in WWE and he LOST. Such a waste of current talent and a waste for Sting because I don't see him winning the WWE Championship off Rollins.

The same thing can be said of Ryback's nonsensical heel turn and feud with Cena. He was in a losing streak, lost to Mark Henry at WrestleMania and the next night was feuding for the world title.

The answer to both of these situations? WWE titles mean nothing.

[Rule 30]

Kayfabe wise they explained Rollins demanded to face Sting at Night of Champions.

I'll be okay with Sting/Rollins as long as Rollins wins.

[LA Times]

WWE's direction is no direction. If they had direction, Sting would've won at WrestleMania which makes getting his title shot against Rollins more logical.

[hbkbigdaddycool]

I would have no problem with Sting getting a WWE Title match if Sting would have won his match at Wrestlemania. Or if not won at least be around the WWE for a while so it would make sense.

Having a generic old man like Sting face a young athletic guy like Seth Rollins in the main event of your PPV (are they even called PPV's anymore??) is just bad for business. Sting is old, yo!

Stinger signing with the WWE was good for the Sting DVDs/Blu Rays, and a possible chance for him going into the Hall of Fame in 2016, but anything else.... no. He doesn't have to wrestle in a WWE ring to make his fans happy - especially now at the age he is at.

[Flair Forever]

Rollins title reign thus far has been somewhat unremarkable... many casual fans I talk to (not internet people) think of him as a total chicken-crap champion who hasn't really defended the title all that much;

A feud & title defense against Sting will help to build Rollins legacy & legitimize him with "old school" fans..... just the way legends should be used!

While I had MAJOR problems with Sting losing to Triple H - I'm fully expecting Rollins to defeat Sting, and I'm okay with that..... Rollins is a young champion building his legacy. Triple H didn't need that 'Mania win.... but even just a feud with Sting will legitimize Rollins with a lot of fickle old-school fans (like myself).

And if Sting wins? I'll be jumping up & down with joy! I'm a big fan of Sting..... but I don't think it'll happen. Very psyched for this match!

[rkmo: Aviso de Diez Meses]

What bothers me more is why did Trips slink away when Sting was revealed? Not only did he beat Sting at Mania, Sting shook his hand like he had no beef after being hit in the head with a sledgehammer. Hunter should have stood his ground and laughed at the old geezer.

[LA Times]

Aug 30, 2015 20:16:09 GMT -5 hbkbigdaddycool said:

I would have no problem with Sting getting a WWE Title match if Sting would have won his match at Wrestlemania. Or if not won at least be around the WWE for a while so it would make sense.

Having a generic old man like Sting face a young athletic guy like Seth Rollins in the main event of your PPV (are they even called PPV's anymore??) is just bad for business. Sting is old, yo!

Stinger signing with the WWE was good for the Sting DVDs/Blu Rays, and a possible chance for him going into the Hall of Fame in 2016, but anything else.... no. He doesn't have to wrestle in a WWE ring to make his fans happy - especially now at the age he is at.

Ive always said

Sting working on DVD projects and Hall of Fame induction = Good idea

Sting wrestling matches (and jobbing) = Bad idea

[A-Rob]

It's after Summerslam so they are buying time until January.

[attitudesback]

Simple. WWE has built a roster of midcarders and hardly any (if any at all) genuine stars. They are relying on the old guard and part timers an awful lot.

[jakksking1]

Aug 30, 2015 18:45:28 GMT -5 BØRNS said:

I feel that WWE's decision is tremendously questionable with putting Sting against Rollins for the main event WWE Championship match at Night of Champions. Is this seriously going to recruit new subscribers? This is the time for Cesaro, Owens, Ambrose, Neville, even Reigns to be main-eventing pay-per-views. This isn't WrestleMania. Do not have him in a World title match. Furthermore, how exactly did he become #1 contender? He has only had one match in WWE and he LOST. Such a waste of current talent and a waste for Sting because I don't see him winning the WWE Championship off Rollins.

They are trying to draw in older wrestling fans who may have strayed away from the product. If someone hasn't watched in 5 years and they hear "Oh Neville and Reigns are fighting at NOC", they are going to say "Who the hell is that?" If you tell them Sting is fighting in the Main Event for the Championship, that's relatable to them and may be appealing to them to try the network, and potentially get them back to the product. I dont see it as a waste. None of those guys mentioned is/was going to win the WHC at NOC this year, its almost less believable than Sting winning it. Cesaro was in the toilet for a year. Owens has won about 1 match in the past 4 months. Ambrose and Reigns are in another feud. Its actually a storyline that is interesting and makes sense since Sting cost Rollins the victory at Survivors Series.

[Next Man’s Knowing Rock]

Reigns and Ambrose had their shots, they don't need to be losing more title matches. Cesaro, Owens, Neville etc maineventing a PPV against Rollins is a laughable idea. Lesnar can't win the title and cant lose to Rollins.

Sting and Cena are the only options. Of the two, Sting is a far fresher, more intriguing matchup.

[Elliot]

I'm just going to watch the show and enjoy it. A very rare concept.

[J12]

I couldn't care less about seeing Sting at this point, and I don't think this is a bad idea at all.

As previously mentioned, Cena and Sting are your only two options right now. You can only have Seth retain against Cena in dusty fashion so many times. Sting is a fresh match-up that WWE hopes will bring a little bit of extra attention to an otherwise throwaway event.

Ambrose/Rollins has been done a bunch just this year. Their feud is nowhere near over for good, but there's no need for Ambrose to go lose to Seth again this month. Reigns is on the backburner, and rightfully so.Guys like Owens and Cesaro aren't ready to main event a Pay-Per-View yet, at least against Seth. Neville is more than likely never going to get there, nor should he, necessarily.

If you want a positive for the new talent out of this, they're at least saving the idea of Seth/Owens and Seth/Cesaro. That, to me, says it might mean something to them in the future.

[havoc7179]

Aug 30, 2015 21:07:33 GMT -5 Flair Forever said:

Rollins title reign thus far has been somewhat unremarkable... many casual fans I talk to (not internet people) think of him as a total chicken-crap champion who hasn't really defended the title all that much;

A feud & title defense against Sting will help to build Rollins legacy & legitimize him with "old school" fans..... just the way legends should be used!

While I had MAJOR problems with Sting losing to Triple H - I'm fully expecting Rollins to defeat Sting, and I'm okay with that..... Rollins is a young champion building his legacy. Triple H didn't need that 'Mania win.... but even just a feud with Sting will legitimize Rollins with a lot of fickle old-school fans (like myself).

And if Sting wins? I'll be jumping up & down with joy! I'm a big fan of Sting..... but I don't think it'll happen. Very psyched for this match!

Sting wins? I'd be happy. He loses? No problem.

I see a Piper WCW World Heavyweight Title victory in the works. Sting "wins" but doesn't get the title. Leading to a second match either in Tag Form with Triple H and Rollins vs. Sting and Cena, or where Rollins cleanly pins Sting.

Either way, Sting is in the main event.

It's better than an older legend opening a PPV and beating a young upstart, which has never happened in the past year.

[~ Cymru ~]

I dont get you, you dont think Sting win, but you dont think Rollins is going to gain anything by going over?
If Rollins goes over Sting, thats a big step in cementing Rollins career in WWE.

I think from an Indy guy's perspective thats cool, WWE are showing willingness to put young guys over Legends, in order to make new stars.