WWE needing to change with the times?

[pineappleexpress]

I've been thinking about this a bit lately.

When the mid '80s to early '90s came around and super human characters were the thing, the WWF adapted by making Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior stars. In the late '90s defying authority was the big thing, so the WWF adapted by making the show edgier. This generation seems to have a short attention span, so I believe WWE need to adapt to that by pushing some quick, high flying wrestlers and showing people who may be a little naive about the product that this sport is entertaining and caters to your needs, just as previous eras did.

By all means, do not drop Cena as a huge star, as he is WWE's cash cow, just mould some other styles around him. Don't just build the show around guys who wrestle slow matches - mix the two together. I may be crazy, but I just think that pushing WWE in a more athletic way would re-invigorate the outside audience to get in, or back into watching.

For the record, I have no problem with WWE's current product, this is just if WWE were looking for an influx of new fans. And no, giving away a million dollars isn't the answer to get new fans.

Discuss, I guess.

[boybe123]

When the '90s came around and super human characters were the thing, the WWF adapted by making Hulk Hogan a star

I think you mean the 80's

[WalterF]

I would only change a few things about the way wwe is now ...

First off, I'd give more time to matches and less to segments, MORE WRESTLING

Also, more personal, involved storylines and emhpasis on titles

But overall i like the current product

[TeamExtreme718x]

Its sad that WWE is soo catered towards kids..Because that the reason why WWE isnt that great anymore..We dont get to see those technical matches anymore..I think ultimately thats the difference..Because as a kid..You dont wanna see technical stuff..You rather see a big powerbomb..Or something like that..

[Chicago]

I agree that we are in a short attention span era, but the Attitude era was actually worse than it is now (in that aspect). It was complete, 100% Crash TV from the mind of Vince Russo which meant a lot of gimmick matches and storylines with a below-average workrate as far as matches went.

I like that WWE has something for everyone with their three brands, as Raw is pure entertainment (or, at least, attempts to be), SmackDown is more laid back with an emphasis on good, quality matches each week to build feuds and ECW is just the best overall 1-hour wrestling show on TV today.

I think WWE has changed with the times although the current era isn't as easily definable as others have been in the past. This year already has featured many different feuds and not one guy in particular (other than Orton early on) has completely dominated the company. I like where WWE is heading, as long as eventually we will see the phasing out of top superstars that are past their prime such as Triple H, within the next 5-10 years, so that future main-eventers will be ready to take over.

As far as WWE catering towards a youth market, well, did people suddenly forget that is what most of the late 80s and 1990s were all about? I wouldn't exactly call those years some of the worst ever, and older fans then had to deal with it just like we will have to now. The Attitude era has come and gone and likely won't be back ever again, which isn't a terrible thing, as that kind of entertainment grows old fast. It's just a matter of the fans changing and learning to accept that WWE is making changes in their product and is trying to appeal to a much larger audience.