For once, I think I agree with Gertner. Personally I know A LOT of MMA fans who watched wrestling during the Attitude Era that don't watch anymore. I think it's totally probable that those who watched wrestling for the thrill and excitement just don't see it there in wrestling anymore. MMA on the other hand has it even in the undercard fights.
To some extent, I can see the point. Wrestling has become too stale and predictable as it is right now. There's no excitement anymore. It's why stuff like Punk's promo, the Nexus debut and The Rock's "return" got so much attention. They were unexpected and exciting. Sadly, 2 of the 3 faded fast and the third is still in progress.
But I don't think getting them back is impossible, it's just gonna require a majore step away from what the WWE is right now
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