Thread: What if the WWE decided NOT TO BE AWFUL?
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Old 11-08-2018, 05:48 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan View Post
The attitude era also had a lot to do with how those stars were handled. It's easy to say that there's no Austin, no Mankind and no Rock around right now. But Put those guys into today's environment where every promo is scripted and every story is bland and innocent and how do things change? Also, the ratings definitely show a decline after the attitude era and a rise when it started.

Seth Rollins would still be a midcarder in that era though, of course. Because he is HORRIBLY overrated by people who are desperate to crown anyone as a star nowadays. But what about the Fandangos of the world? I feel like he'd be a fucking legend in another era.
I think people overlook how crucial the stuff that worked during the Attitude era was to carrying the rest of the shit. Without Austin, Rock, Mankind and even JR as a voice you could trust, none of that shit is keeping viewers coming back. But it's not in WWE's best interest to suggest that, and you have guys like Vince Russo still dining out on how hot the period was.

I think your point about the fans is fair. I don't think it would be a huge culture shock, but I think there would be something jarring about it. They've actually got a big problem with their fans, because now that they want to be part of the show and everyone thinks they're smart, they can reject even good wrestling things. We got Jeff Hardy back, but the fans wanted Brother Nero even though there was never money there.
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