The thing is, today's heels are MUCH more fascinating and interesting and "love-to-hate-able" than heels from, say, the 80's or even 90's. I never rooted for anybody in the 90's and even recently, because I don't have any preference. I watched it for the entertainment value, not because I had a preference in wrestler. Now, however, I find myself rooting (albeit silently) for certain guys. I clapped my hands and yelled "Yes!" when Eugene won the Invitational, because I found it immensely amusing and thought it would make for a great storyline. I really only cheer when exciting or surprising things happen. I marked out (by leaving my mouth open and staring at the screen in shock) when Matt Hardy's music played during the wedding, as it was totally unexpected. But when wrestlers come out to the ring (unless it's a surprise appearance or run-in), then I'm totally silent and indifferent.
That's why I could never go to a live event (and never have since late 1999), because I'd be totally silent and not much fun.
