Sting proved at WrestleMania 31 that he still has plenty left in the tank. The match he worked with Triple H was considered better than many fans expected it would be and both men looked good after it was all over. While Sting lost the match, he did end it on his feet and the crowd knew they had just witnessed a legend leave it all in the ring. Sting does not need his hand held nor does he need to be carried at Night of Champions.
Considering the positive response the Mania match received, NOC should be that much better. Seth is not a 46-year old semi-retired veteran like Hunter is. He will bring a ton of energy and enthusiasm to this bout, which means while he will slow down when he needs to, he can also move at light speed when he needs to as well. In the few seconds of contact he and Sting had on Raw, Rollins bumped hard and fast, selling extremely well for The Icon.
The only question is how will he look when this one is over?
Fans need to see that Seth was able to match Sting move for move while also being out-gunned in certain other eras. This shows respect for Sting’s position and legacy, which has seen him rise to the very top of the industry and remain there for a good portion of his career. But at the same time, Seth must be confident and strong in every area so the proper respect is given to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
The title must be bigger than both men and they surely realize that.
Whether fans love him or not, Seth must have their respect and that respect can only be earned by beating one top-notch opponent at a time. Sting is considered unbeatable by many, especially after the melee that broke out between DX and the nWo at Mania. Technically, The Game only won that match thanks to all the distraction and the sledgehammer he blasted Sting with to get the pin.
Sting’s aura is still there however and it’s that aura Seth must overcome. Sting is his biggest test not only in the ring but also in storyline terms because Sting draws his energy from somewhere very dark. The image and the historic career combine to make a character that should never be counted out or bet against. Sting is fully capable of making the comeback and winning despite how much punishment Rollins can hand him.
Seth must be on top of his game and do all he can in this one or he will fail the test Sting presents; in more ways than one.