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WWEhas often defined itself by different eras throughout its existence.
There was the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Era,the New Generation, etc.
that were the themes of World Wrestling Entertainment over the years.
Perhaps nothing illustrates this more than the re-launch of theGreat American Bashas an extra pay-per-view event.
It fizzled, as did many of WWE’s other attempts to add premium events to the wrestling calendar.
And just like The Hulkster, his role as the unbeatable good guy began to wear thin.
As the years went by, Cena’s constant push began to wear on the fans.
That trend would extend well into the 2010s before even the fans who disliked him gave him his flowers.
Whilethe original incarnation of Extreme Championship Wrestlingwas innovative, its later version in WWE was NOT.
Unfortunately, they never re-captured the same rough edge and hardcore style of the little company from Philly.
WWE’s version of ECW floundered around for a few years and was eventually discontinued in 2010.
It was a formula that began to wear on the fans over time.
He wanted to fashion himself into a 21st-century version of Ric Flair.
But at the same time, it looked ridiculous when someone else was carrying it.
It was almost cartoonish.Luckily,the championships carried by WWE todayare befitting of the amazing athletes who carry them.
But that didn’t stop some very important figures from bursting onto the scene.
Each of them could rightfully be enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame someday.
Along with the newcomers, Attitude Era holdovers Lita and Trish Stratus also rose to the occasion.
Most of them are still actively involved in wrestling, 23 years later.
