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Post by Brad on Jul 20, 2010 20:44:09 GMT -5
I know many here love the attitude era. I myself used to look back on it fondly for the excitement it brought every Monday night.
Now, from a storyline standpoint, specifically the McMahon/Hemsley era I still appreciate it.
BUT, after watching several ppv's from that era these last few days I have to say I think we hold it in high regard because, for many of us that was when we were teens.
Looking at it now it's full of gimmick matches and over the top gimmicks.
I think it's time we stop comparing it to today's product as the "end all be all"
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Post by LA Times on Jul 20, 2010 20:46:22 GMT -5
The Attitude Era was only good for attracting an adult audience. Everything else about it was garbage.
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 20, 2010 20:52:54 GMT -5
The WWF in 1999 wasn't 'wrestling', it really wasn't. It was a bunch of stuff happening, mostly talk related, with some actual in-ring wrestling thrown in every now and then. Still, I enjoy it for what it was. It led to some brutal PPV's though.
1998 was similar but the in-ring action was a bit more prevelant. and 2000 had everything.
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Post by Mr. Orange on Jul 20, 2010 20:55:35 GMT -5
In my opinion, 1998/1999 were good for growth, but not great for in ring product. 2000/2001 was the time where everything clicked. We had great wrestlers on the roster. Jericho, Rock, Austin, Undertaker, HHH, Foley, Benoit, Eddie, to name a few were all in their primes(or pretty close to it), many of which are still around today. The amount of great matches these guys had in 2000/2001 are unbelievable.
I think it was the greatest time period in wrestling, maybe besides the Hulkamania Era. It was the biggest time period in the business and arguably where wrestling was the most popular and mainstream.
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Post by xbonex80 on Jul 20, 2010 20:56:44 GMT -5
When was in-ring action at it's height for you guys?
I say 2002-2006 or so with gaps here and there and what not. From Lesnar's Debut until Angle leaving.
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Post by ICW on Jul 20, 2010 21:03:57 GMT -5
A few years ago, you would have been blasted for speaking negatively about the Attitude Era. Now? Most people on WF have suddenly jumped on the "it always sucked, never liked it" bandwagon.
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Post by Mr. Orange on Jul 20, 2010 21:05:07 GMT -5
A few years ago, you would have been blasted for speaking negatively about the Attitude Era. Now? Most people on WF have suddenly jumped on the "it always sucked, never liked it" bandwagon. Which is BS. Bandwagon jumpers |
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Post by extreme on Jul 20, 2010 21:28:31 GMT -5
to me, 2000-2002 were the best years as a wrestling fan.
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Post by Johnny Wrestling on Jul 20, 2010 21:39:01 GMT -5
A few years ago, you would have been blasted for speaking negatively about the Attitude Era. Now? Most people on WF have suddenly jumped on the "it always sucked, never liked it" bandwagon. Lord Jericho told us to do so. |
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Post by Johnny on Jul 20, 2010 21:43:59 GMT -5
A few years ago, you would have been blasted for speaking negatively about the Attitude Era. Now? Most people on WF have suddenly jumped on the "it always sucked, never liked it" bandwagon. Which is BS. Bandwagon jumpers And it's all because Jericho said he didn't like the Attitude Era. If Jericho said he likes to eat his dog's sh*t, they would all start eating their dog's sh*t.  |
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Post by jfinnomore on Jul 20, 2010 21:48:35 GMT -5
Which is BS. Bandwagon jumpers And it's all because Jericho said he didn't like the Attitude Era. If Jericho said he likes to eat his dog's sh*t, they would all start eating their dog's sh*t. trashing a wrestling program and eating fecal matter are two way different things. however I still hold the attitude era in regard. it was the best point in wrestling with the monday night wars and with ECW. would i go back and watch all the old PPV's? no but some of them still hold great nostalgia for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2010 22:09:57 GMT -5
I grew up on the attitude era. I was a big fan of it. But personally I dont find it as great as most people here do. I enjoyed the 80s era, the Alliance angle, and 2003 more. Austin, Undertaker, the Rock, Triple H, Foley made the attitude era as good as it was. Stars were born from it in Jericho, Angle, Eddie, Edge, Christian, Matt, Jeff, and others. But looking back, most the storylines were obsurd and over the top, the matches werent the greatest, and a lot of the roster were that good in the ring. Kills me when people complain about the current product and compare it because even though its toned down a bit, its basically the same thing.
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Post by Johnny on Jul 20, 2010 22:12:10 GMT -5
And it's all because Jericho said he didn't like the Attitude Era. If Jericho said he likes to eat his dog's sh*t, they would all start eating their dog's sh*t. trashing a wrestling program and eating fecal matter are two way different things. however I still hold the attitude era in regard. it was the best point in wrestling with the monday night wars and with ECW. would i go back and watch all the old PPV's? no but some of them still hold great nostalgia for me. I was obviously exaggerating the fact that a lot of people are obnoxious marks who like Jericho because it's a fad. Note: I'm not calling you all obnoxious marks who like Jericho because it's a fad, so don't get your panties in a bunch. |
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Post by SMK on Jul 20, 2010 22:42:08 GMT -5
The Attitude era was good. But like others, I think the early Ruthless Aggression era was much better. Evolution, Brock Lesnar, bad ass Undertaker, Eddie. That was my favorite time.
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Post by jfinnomore on Jul 20, 2010 22:53:36 GMT -5
trashing a wrestling program and eating fecal matter are two way different things. however I still hold the attitude era in regard. it was the best point in wrestling with the monday night wars and with ECW. would i go back and watch all the old PPV's? no but some of them still hold great nostalgia for me. I was obviously exaggerating the fact that a lot of people are obnoxious marks who like Jericho because it's a fad. Note: I'm not calling you all obnoxious marks who like Jericho because it's a fad, so don't get your panties in a bunch. i don't wear any to get in a bunch  |
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Jul 20, 2010 23:04:48 GMT -5
Which is BS. Bandwagon jumpers And it's all because Jericho said he didn't like the Attitude Era. If Jericho said he likes to eat his dog's sh*t, they would all start eating their dog's sh*t. Not me...I'd start eating Jericho's dog's sh*t. |
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Post by K5 on Jul 20, 2010 23:47:49 GMT -5
it had it's moments, but yea, it was more of a soap opera then than now, and i'd say overall we get better matches more often (or at least ones that get the credit they deserve)
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Post by Brad on Jul 21, 2010 0:18:30 GMT -5
I mentioned McMahon/Helmsley earlier and cannot believe I didn't think to mention Austin/McMahon.
I think my problem with it now is all the gimmick matches. As I've gotten older I appreciate the physcology of a basic wrestling match.
However, I watched HHH Vs. Cactus Jack from RR 2000 and must say it's a fave. That's a street fight done right
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Post by bc - RockAFire Style on Jul 21, 2010 1:37:27 GMT -5
The Attitude Era was total ass. Complete garbage.
However, atleast they didn't treat the fans like intellectually- disabled children..
Todays product is SO BAD on SO MANY different levels. I wouldn't even know where to begin.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2010 5:06:03 GMT -5
Austin vs McMahon is one of the top 5 feuds ever in wrestling.but some of the Attitud era undercard was weak.
however I love it and always will.97 got me back into wrestling properly for the first time since 93.
great times IMO.
this PG crap today makes me sick to be honest.the worst thing is seeing a wrestler getting a cut stopped up.that is just stomach churning to me.
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