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Originally Posted by Fox
No, I'm pretty sure it's the company limiting them.
RVD is a PRIME example. Look at his matches early on in the InVasion angle: he was doing incredible spots having incredible matches with everyone from Chris Jericho to Kurt Angle to Steve Austin. For the past year or so he's been extremely toned down to the 5 Star, rolling thunder, and occasionally a split-legged moonsault.
There are plently more examples, and it all goes back to a couple years ago when Vince told all the guys to tone down their styles in the ring as to try and deter more injuries. Unfortunately, he ignored the fact that individual styles are what make matches interesting.
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I think to an extent he's right. Some wrestlers don't want to push themselves. Much like Calloway didn't want to act anymore, and got a persona that let him play himself more or less.
To a larger extent, I think it's the company as you say. Someone on here put up a circus analogy. You put your best act last. Except in a circus, you don't make someone the best by making the other acts tone it down.
I mean, most of the Cruisers are boring. I hate to say it, but even Rey isn't what he used to be.