Attitude Era vs Current Era
Just was looking around on the WWE site and saw they had this question up along with a video.
At first glance it’s completely ridiculously to me b/c the Attitude Era was simply the greatest. Winning out over WCW in the epic Monday Night wars. You had The Rock and Stone Cold at the same time. DX, The Undertaker, the many faces of Foley, and an actually cool Kane to name a few. I feel like just everything was better. Commentating, storylines, stables, characters, tag teams, etc. McMahon/Austin was phenomenal. I also miss having one main title so bad.
It’s way to PG for me now. I honestly don’t watch at all, but I do get the itch every now and then. I read a lot and listen to podcasts and everyone really (or at least they did) kill Reigns and claim the WWE now does ALOT of stupid things with their talent.
I figured I’d just ask you guys. Is the current era even in the realm to be considered with the Attitude Era? I know the roster is incredibly talented. Everyone has a different opinion, but I always felt everyone was in agreement about the Attitude Era. I’m probably wrong. Where are you guys at?
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By rhys Sun-23-Sep-2018 19:50:36
Admin and 4CW Head Booker · 5,096 commentsFor me it comes down to a key difference:
The Attitude Era was the peak of storytelling. Current era is the peak of in-ring wresting quality. We will never have the combination of hype/mainstream exposure/gripping storylines that we had in the 90s, but we also have in WWE arguably (and personally, I think this is true) the overall most talented roster they've ever had, purely in-ring.
As to which is better, I suppose that depends which of the aforementioned you think is more important.
One thing that was unequivocally better in those days, and is the worst it's been maybe ever, is the commentary.
PS: Watch NXT. It is consistently the best hour of wrestling in WWE all week. Amazing characters, enthralling stories and great in-ring action. Seriously, if nothing else, make NXT a foot in the door for you to warm back up to WWE. It is by far and away a more superior product to the main roster.
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By LHeat87 Sun-23-Sep-2018 22:19:38
Main Event · 798 commentsThat’s a good response. I’ll check out NXT. I really like the “What’s Wrong with Wrestling” podcast, haven’t listened in a bit though
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By benjawi Mon-24-Sep-2018 06:24:30
Admin · 3,242 commentsOne thing that was unequivocally better in those days, and is the worst it's been maybe ever, is the commentary.
This is the main difference as far as I'm concerned. The days where I wouldn't sit there questioning half the shit they said, where the commentstors didn't picker like children to the point that they seem more important than the wrestling going on at the same time. Attitude Era had commentary that added to the show... Which is exactly what commentary is meant to do.
But hey, at least we've moved on from that mid-point from the Attitude Era to now where they aren't having commentators in active storylines and getting in the ring. Remember those god awful Cole matches?! Glad we've moved on from that.
By Ninjak_XO Thu-27-Sep-2018 08:13:46
Main Event · 977 commentsI remember thr Attitude Era being awesome. But then I also remember Ren & Stimpy being awesome and excitidly bought the DVDs when they were released. Was no where near as funny as I thought. That's how I imagine the Attitude Era would be now, if I went back and watched a load of it, I'd think it's worse or no where near as good as my young brain thought it was.
From what I remember, I enjoyed the storylines better than I do now. But then I reckon I'd enjoy todays matches more than most from back then.
But I agree with the above that commentary was miles better. That is on opinion that I know wouldn't change if I went back and watched a lot of the Attitude Era.
By LHeat87 Sun-23-Sep-2018 18:52:14
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