![]() Skye Blueĭebuting in 2017, Skye Dolecki wrestled on the independent scene in her native Illinois before debuting for AEW in her hometown of Chicago. Then give Sting the career denouement he richly deserves. Build Sting’s appearances with the creative videos produced by Allin which punctuated his early AEW run. AEW could utilize this by featuring him sporadically but significantly. Verdict – Sting still maintains tremendous name value. A defiant loss would pass the baton onto the next generation and also give the babyface Darby Allin something to avenge. The PPV main event wouldn’t necessarily have to end with a feel good win either. MJF has a character driven in-ring style which would suit Sting from a match perspective and could do the promotional heavy lifting on weekly television. More ambitiously, is Sting capable of one last PPV main event? Sting’s name still retains some box office value and could lure lapsed AEW fans back to the product. A feud against entitled heel champions The Gunn Club would surely generate huge babyface reactions for the painted pairing. This would be a feel-good tale culminating in one final title win for the former Blade Runner. Perhaps a run towards the tag team titles partnered with Allin could be the last hurrah. The destination could be reached in several ways. If this run is indeed Sting’s last chapter in a storied career, why not conclude the narrative with one more big PPV match. He has found the perfect pairing with Darby Allin and has retained his popularity with the live crowd. Sting has successfully reinvigorated his career in AEW. This was encompassed by this weeks opening Dynamite six man tag teaming alongside Allin & Orange Cassidy. There has also been less of an emphasis recently on featuring Sting as a special attraction. In a crowded roster, creative has relied upon Sting’s history to garner huge reactions from the live crowd, though there has been little in terms of storyline progression. He is an on screen father figure to his heir apparent Darby Allin and an imposing equalizer whenever his young charge needs him. Sting has been portrayed on television as a man of few words. Winning efforts opposite Men of the Year, 2.0, and The House of Black re-established Sting as an almost mythical figure, impervious to pain and able to call upon the fervent passion of the AEW fans. Seemingly rejuvenated and in great shape (given his longevity in the industry), several tag and multi man in ring matches would follow. The match was well regarded by fans and critics alike and went a long way in redeeming Sting after what many considered a creatively poor sojourn in WWE. The duo first feuded with the Team Taz stable which culminated in a cinematic street fight at the Revolution 2021 PPV. A natural alignment with Darby Allin followed and the mentor and mentee have be inseparable on AEW television ever since. Long time colleague Tony Schiavone was once again able to utter those now famous words when the Stinger debuted for AEW at Winter is Coming 2020. ![]() The finale to a Hall of Fame career would be cut short though by a seemingly career threatening neck injury. After the dissolution of WCW, Sting would then make TNA Impact wrestling his home for nearly a decade before receiving his apparent curtain call with a long awaited arrival in WWE. Displaying loyalty to WCW throughout a turbulent 1990s, Sting would undergo a hugely successful shift in persona from the neon fan favourite to a dark and dangerous loner in opposition to the villainous NWO. Sharing the ring with World Champion Ric Flair at the inaugural Clash of the Champions marked Sting as the wrestler of the 90’s for the Atlanta based organization. A rapid ascent through the ranks followed as the bleach blond competitor cemented himself in the burgeoning WCW. The future franchise would initially team with the late Ultimate Warrior before seeking singles competition in Jim Crockett Promotions (later WCW). A former bodybuilder, Sting caught the eye of promoters with his stand out physique. Where to start with the legendary, near 40 year career of The Icon, Sting? Known for his unique charisma, distinctive face paint and connection with generation after generation of fans, the man called Sting has main-evented in each of the major modern American promotions. SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN).
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