Wasnt the story that he had personal issues going on at the time AND he wasnt in ring shape hence why he was wearing a full body suit?
That is one of Eric's many stories. I don't believe it for an instant though. He has also mentioned that Sting was having a drug problem at the time. Even though he denies it, he did say that one of the reasons was because Sting didn't have a tan... that is a fact...
Rewatching the match, Sting doesn't look built like surfer Sring. But he absolutely is in ring shape. If they think he wasn't in ring shape, they shouldn't have kept him out of the ring for 18 months. He wasn't injured for that entire time. But most people would kill to be in his shape.
Also, Sting moved fine in the match. Contrary to what people remember, Hogan really didn't dominate the match. Sting had a lot of offense too, even some before the restart. But most people don't remember because they wanted Sting to destroy Hogan quickly and that didn't happen.
Without a doubt, Hogan used his creative control here. Eric denies that because he claims Hogan would make the same amount of money whether he won or lost.
What Eric never talks about is Hogan's ego. Hogan has a history of not wanting to look bad regardless of the money. But Eric never mentions that when people claim Hogan used his creative control. All he talks about is the money and since he never mentions Hogan's ego, we can pretty much confirm that is what happened.
Eric is Hogan's butt buddy though so he always lies for him.
Oh and Sting wore the full body suit through most of the 18 months that he was in the rafters and attacking the NWO. It made sense he would wear it in the match
