Did Vince "cool off" wrestling on purpose?

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Originally Posted by Lock Jaw If you go to a McDonald's anywhere, you expect to get the same kind of Big Mac. If you go to a WWE show, Vince wants the consumer to expect to get the same kind of show. They shouldn't overly miss anybody should they disappear, and the overall show should have the same flavour.

Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan That analogy seems flawed. If WWE is McDonalds, the Big Mac is the star. WWE needs a Big Mac. If the Big Mac disappeared, McDonalds would scramble to find a new Big Mac. They wouldn’t be like “Okay, let’s try not to make our next burger TOO good.”

Isn't this how the McRib works though? For the nastiness that is that sandwich, the "limited time McRib" and "Mcrib Is Back!" are hugely successful.


The Rock is like the McRib. Established in the "past" but guaranteed to be a success at any moment he is called on. Thus, growing huge stars is beneficial while active in WWE and years later after they have left.