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In response to "Pretty charismatic, but overall, he's generally thought to be a not all that." by Will Hunting

He was considered the most talented wrestler in the world for years.

Posted by David (aka David) Jul 11 '10, 16:50

You might have been too young to remember but the discussion started with Muta and him.

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That was pure hype. He had a look and he had some skills but when it came to the big matches he'd choke for years.... - Remlik Jul 11, 17:13 2
- People don't win Match of the Year if they can't wrestle, dude. -- nm - David Jul 11, 17:31 1
  - It's rigged, dumas! -- nm - Max Jul 11, 17:41
There's a major reason he was never made the franchise with long title runs...cuz he didn't draw as champ - Will Hunting Jul 11, 16:59 16
- I agree with Will -- nm - Walt_Disney Jul 11, 17:08
- Draw is different from wrestling, but even if we go there... - David Jul 11, 17:06 14
  - WWE was changing. Sting might been top notch in the late 80's on some in-ring, but by 91...it was back to Flair - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:11 5
    - Hogan is one of the worst actual wrestlers of all-time. -- nm - Shaun Jul 11, 17:38 2
      - Oh, unquestionably. You'll never hear me argue otherwise - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:40 1
        
        His most advanced move would be a suplex :) -- nm - Shaun Jul 11, 17:41
    - I do think it's a telling sign of respect that Brett Hart stole Sting's signature move. -- nm - David Jul 11, 17:34
    - major reason right there he never held the strap for long at the height of WCW. -- nm - Remlik Jul 11, 17:21
  - (He was the deluxe version of Kerry Von Erich in that he had charisma on top of a great look.) -- nm - David Jul 11, 17:07 7
    - Okay, let me amend my below post......1997 Sting .... not good in the ring with Hogan - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:13 6
      - Yeah, that's what I'm saying. Like everybody else, he slowed down as he got older. - David Jul 11, 17:33 5
        
        It does amaze me how certain guys are legends (Lawler) - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:38 4
        
        Exactly. I love Arn Anderson to death (he's in my top 3 ever), but he has the natural athleticism of Jay Baruchel. -- nm - David Jul 11, 17:43 3
        
        but boy did he get us to really care or hate him. -- nm - Remlik Jul 11, 17:46 2
        
        After The Rock, he's THE best interview I've ever seen. -- nm - David Jul 11, 18:00
        
        It annoys me how little Vince will consider managers for guys who can't talk - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:48
on what world? davidcrazyworld? - chuckles Jul 11, 16:53 10
- Why are you so obsessed with discussing things of which you have no knowledge? -- nm - David Jul 11, 17:04 6
  - i can understand why Vince McMahon never wanted to pay for a cheap Ultimate Warrior ripoff when he already had the original -- nm - chuckles Jul 11, 17:09 4
    - Oh honey, this is why you can't have nice opinions. The WWF chased after Sting for 15 years. -- nm - David Jul 11, 17:30
    - Different shades of similar.....but Sting was so much more than Warrior over the long term - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:15
    - they talked serious for about 2 years after WCW and before TNA. -- nm - Remlik Jul 11, 17:14 1
      - Makes perfect sense...he's the biggest name to never jump; he was pretty popular overall for the #2 - Will Hunting Jul 11, 17:16
  - He is making up for lost time. -- nm - Black Rabbit Jul 11, 17:06
- This thread makes me miss the WC talk. -- nm - Black Rabbit Jul 11, 16:55 2
  - Both involve a lot of fake flopping. -- nm - Dano Jul 11, 17:01
  - I missed a Water Closet thread? :( -- nm - peglegpete Jul 11, 17:01

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He was considered the most talented wrestler in the world for years.

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