Rude's final career match was with Sting. It took place on May 1, 1994 in Japan. The match was for the WCW International World Title. (This page was created on 8-18-02.)

Rude's entrance down the long ramp leading to the ring.

The disrobing.

Sting enters the ring holding the belt.

A calm moment as the United States national anthem is played in the arena.

After some initial hesitation, they lock up.

The two do a little dance number in the ropes.