Given that he was such a big part of the Attitude Era's success but is no longer a full-time TV character, it's hard to imagine any era ever producing the same quality that the Attitude Era did. If there's one thing about the Attitude Era that really stood out to me outside of the over-the-top programming , it was its reliance on gimmicks. Just think about all of the entertaining superstars from that period, and you'll realize that most of them had a clearly distinguishable gimmick or character.
I mean, what really separates John Cena from Sheamus? What is the basis of The Miz's character? Why should the fans boo Jack Swagger, but cheer for Sin Cara?
While most WWE superstars have some minor personality traits that distinguish them from the rest of the pack, the cookie cutter superstar reigns supreme in the WWE today.
The majority of the wrestlers are cut from the same mold and do little to nothing to develop a gimmick that has layers and depth.
But just about every wrestling fan can see that the WWE and pro wrestling as a whole aren't nearly as popular as they were 10, 15 or 20 years ago. Before the advancement of the Internet, wrestling was huge, in large part because the fans couldn't get on a computer and find out what was going on behind the scenes or see the death of kayfabe right before their own eyes. Quite simply, the fans aren't tuning in to pay-per-views and TV shows or getting excited about matches and story lines like they once did.
The Attitude Era thrived on a rabid fanbase that had a genuine interest in the WWE product, packed arenas every week and emotionally invested themselves in the weekly TV programming. Unfortunately, most people think they're "in the know" now, and as a result, this has killed a lot of the interest in what many now view simply as a scripted sport.
After spending most of its existence under the TV rating, Vince McMahon's company decided to shift to a more family-oriented product that caters to the masses.
From a business perspective, this makes sense because, at least theoretically, it broadens the WWE fanbase. But while the new PG rating and family-oriented programming has brought in plenty of new viewers, it's alienated just as many while watering down the content we see on TV each and every week.
This was a war of attrition with Austin taking the first fall. However, the Cerebral Assassin's resiliency is remarkable, and he proved just how good he was by overcoming the Bionic Redneck to triumph in the pick of the bunch in a catalog of successful matches for Triple H in the Attitude Era. The Rock's WWE career got off to a rocky start as he was rejected by fans who were disinterested in him since he was shoved down their throats.
However, turning heel and joining the Nation of the Domination was one of the best things that could have happened to The Rock. His in-ring work and especially his mic skills went up to another level. Rock continued to have success when he turned face in , and he was the undisputed face of the company in when he had a competitive feud with Triple H. The Rock was one of the most polarizing wrestlers in the Attitude Era and he had many matches that fans enjoyed.
Shawn Michaels was the special guest referee, and they hit a home run in a competitive WWE Championship match. Steve Austin defined the Attitude Era as the biggest star in that time frame.
Fans loved Austin's demeanor, and he has been involved in several memorable moments in the Attitude Era. Unfortunately, Austin's neck issues resurfaced in late which ruled him out of action for close to a year.
The Rumble match was built entirely around the McMahon-Austin feud, with both men entering numbers one and two. After some backstage shenanigans and Austin going to the hospital and back again, Mr.
Nothing fascinating happened between the start and the end of the match, making it a lackluster Rumble. This event was The Rock 's breakout moment as he would turn heel, siding with Mr. McMahon to form The Corporation. Throughout the event, we were duped into believing that Mankind was Mr. It was a superb night of storytelling and swerves. Multiple DQ finishes, a countout, and a knockout finish made this feel more like an episode of Raw.
Socko as illegal after he had knocked out The Rock with the move. A lackluster Buried Alive match with a poor ending made this a missable pay-per-view, which isn't something you'd say about a lot of WWE events of this era.
Royal Rumble was a real high point in the Attitude Era. This was an event held in Madison Square Garden and it was a pay-per-view worthy of the arena in which it was held. Tazz vs Kurt Angle kicked off the show with a controversial finish, the tables match between the Dudleyz and Hardyz was excellent, and Cactus Jack facing off against Triple H in a street fight was one of the best matches of the year. The Royal Rumble was a fun match and had a satisfying ending with The Rock coming out the victor.
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