Find out just which of your favorites from late 1997 to early 2002 had the longestlasting legacy. Of all the periods in wwe, the attitude era is considered by many to be the best time in the companys history. Considering the amount of legitimate stars that made their careers during that time, as well as the millions upon millions of dollars in revenue wwe did month after month for four or five straight years, its hard to argue that point. Mcmahon tried to reason with an ornery austin when stone cold was confronted by a group of arresting officers, but the stubborn austin shook off the wellwishes and gave mcmahon, still merely an announcer, a stone cold stunner that would become the first of many. If you prefer your wrestling to feature good wrestling matches, 25ths of the era arent gonna be your cup of tea. Canada feud in 1997 featuring the hart foundation is the storyline that turned around wwe s business as the company moved to the attitude era, and on this night, that momentum reached. Nov 11, 2014 the problem with the attitude era is that to the outsider it defines the entire scope of professional wrestling. In 1992, he began with a rivalry against bret hart hit man, who then played the longest match. The 50 greatest wwe world heavyweight championship matches. Now, as we continue to enjoy the new era wwe has given us, lets take a look back at top five matches that defined the attitude era. Wwe top 50 moments of the attitude era by liam1995. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. What was the most memorable storyline from the wwe. Best and worst moments of the late wwf attitude era bppv events.
Ranking the 15 matches that defined wwes attitude era. For a brief time, he was also onehalf of arguably the. The attitude era is arguably the most popular era in all of professional wrestling so its no surprise some of the iconic looks of top level favorites are now being immortalized. This era went so far as to see a hardcore championship that. To do so, she would have to win the firstever good housekeeping match. Sports quiz the 20 icons of the wwe attitude era random sports or wwe quiz can you name wwe 20 icons of the attitude era. Heres our list of the 10 greatest matches in the shows history.
With eric bischoff at the helm, wcw was on the verge of. Wwe is the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world. A lot of times the book jumped right into talking about subjects with barely a sentence worth of context to set it up. The era lastly created some of the most historic and classical matches ever. Wwe tv14 moments in the pg era uncensored by tnawwejosh. Experience the debauchery, extreme rivalries, and radical antiheroes of the attitude era with this noholdsbarred look back at wwe s edgiest period relive the late 90s, when stone cold steve austin, dx, mankind, the rock, and an infamous roster of rude and lewd superstars laid the smackdown on pop culture and audience expectations.
Flair and steamboats matches are routinely used by wrestling schools to teach students and this match is, by many, considered to be the greatest wrestling match. In this video, well be looking at the top 5 matches of that. Mcmahon tried to reason with an ornery austin when stone cold was confronted by a group of arresting officers, but the stubborn austin shook off the wellwishes and gave mcmahon, still merely an announcer, a stone cold stunner that would become the first of. The wwe s attitude era had some cracking matches, complemented by largerthanlife storylines. Although blood is currently uncommon in the pg era of wwe wrestling, it still occurs, either by accident or in certain situations, by design. The undertaker and mankinds iconic 1998 hell in a cell clash and triple h and cactus jacks epic street fight match from 2000 made the top 10. They dont remember the good stuff, like rockaustin at wrestlemania x7 or the. They dont remember the good stuff, like rockaustin at. Indeed, whether it was the dirtiest player in the game or the demon from death valley, the superstars who have captured sportsentertainments ultimate prize have realized a goal that millions fantasized about, but only 44 men have accomplished. The 5 worst moments from professional wrestlings attitude era. Dec 19, 2012 millions of fans have called thenwwfs attitude era as the greatest point in the history of the company. Experience the debauchery, extreme rivalries, and radical antiheroes of the attitude era with this noholdsbarred look back at wwes edgiest period relive the late 90s, when stone cold steve austin, dx, mankind, the rock, and an infamous roster of rude and lewd superstars laid the smackdown on pop culture and audience expectations.
Flummoxing opponents with his strange attire and freakish, unpredictable behavior, this goldandblackhued horror show used his twisted mind games to earn an impressive 11 championships in wwe, including the intercontinental, hardcore and world tag team titles. One of the more fun aspects of the attitude era was the growth of hardcore matches. A lot of times the book jumped right into talking about subjects with barely a. It is hard to pinpoint when the attitude era both started and ended, but to me, it started in 1997 and ended after wrestlemania 17 for a variety of different reasons. Vince mcmahon allows attitude era to make a comeback. Anybody that doesnt respect pro wrestling has to watch this match. Mar 31, 2017 heres our list of the 10 greatest matches in the shows history. On 5 october, 1997 at badd blood, kane debuted as the seven foot tall, masked, maniacal half brother of the undertaker.
Austin stuns mcmahon september 22, 1997 oh sure, austins beaten up mcmahon a million times, but there had to be a first time. A more competent universe mode is present here, but the real star is the attitude era story mode, which takes players through more than 60 matches during. Highlights all the major players, moments and matches of that astounding era. Wwes top 10 matches of the attitude era thesportster. The attitude era of wwe was by far the best wwe era which included stars like the rock, steve austin, mic foley, the undertaker, etc. The attitude era only encompasses three or four, depending on who you talk to years of wwe history, yet many of the companys alltime best and most memorable moments can be found therein. Top ten greatest wwewwf matches of all time thetoptens. Apr 07, 2019 a more competent universe mode is present here, but the real star is the attitude era story mode, which takes players through more than 60 matches during what most consider to the best time in the. This iconic debut alone is enough to make kane an attitude era. The top ten greatest wwe superstars of all time 1 undertaker mark william calaway born march 24, 1965, better known by his ring name the undertaker, is an american semiretired professional wrestler currently signed to wwe, where he has worked since 1990, making him the companys longest tenured inring performer. One of the most pivotal points during the then attitude era was the wwes ability to successfully build new stars. Book great but the free bottle opener is missing, clearly being removed from packaging.
Stone cold steve austin sports a special smoking skull hat, carries the wwe championship late90s rounded style and has a removable chain and stone cold. No reason to bring back the attitude era in our extended interview, the wwes top superstar talks about getting older, his feud with the rock and why it doesnt make sense for the company to bring back blood, fbombs, and bra and panty matches. He could wrestle, sell, take bumps, and overall progress storylines like the top stars did. Matches before the attitude era and beyond dont count. Greatest wwe superstars of all time top ten list thetoptens.
Jun 06, 2015 depends on when you think the attitude era started and ended. If you want major moments and swerves and a wrestling show that feels like a detective show, 35ths of the era doesnt do that. The attitude era may be home to some of the most unforgettable moments in wwe. With an emphasis on over the edge attitude, the company selected stone cold steve austin and the rock to carry the torch during the greatest era in pro wrestling history, which was watched by 10 million fans at one point in time, who were channel surfing between the nwo. They treated us to outstanding matches that are still beloved today after all this time. Wwe hall of famer jim ross once called the wwe world heavyweight title the ultimate dream of everyone who aspires to be a wrestler. This should be number one by miles, i can tell its mostly kids that vote on this. The attitude era returns with this mattel wwe elite best. Bret hart vs steve austin undertaker vs shawn michaels badd blood 1997 1998 royal rumble match triple h vs the rock ladder match, summerslam. The 10 matches that defined the wwes attitude era videos. This would lead to a classic confrontation between the two later on, but this match is the real star here. Jun 16, 2017 most people didnt tune in for the wrestling, and it showed. The attitude era returns with this mattel wwe elite best of.
It has promoted some of the most successful wrestlers and storylines, and featured some of the most iconic and significant matches and moments in the history of sports entertainment. May, 2017 the attitude era of wwe was by far the best wwe era which included stars like the rock, steve austin, mic foley, the undertaker, etc. Quiz by matthewhutchins the 20 icons of the wwe attitude era quiz by matthewhutchins. I do think whats been good, people are always talking about the attitude era, and all of this and all of that, but if you watch back, sometimes the matches werent that great because we had 2 minutes, he explained. The 10 bloodiest matches in wwe history wrestletalk.
Depends on when you think the attitude era started and ended. Many men and women bled over the years of wwe wrestling, and while a list of ten matches does not capture them all, it does attempt to name the ten bloodiest in the companys history. The attitude era was the greatest period in wrestling history. Luckily for wwe, their history is littered with brutal, hardhitting, bloody matches that can help fulfill all of our feral, macabre desires. The book is a cool piece of memorabilia in a way, even though it was released in 2015. May 12, 2015 the book is a cool piece of memorabilia in a way, even though it was released in 2015. The attitude era was the greatest time ever, and everything now sucks from wwe. The attitude era may be home to some of the most unforgettable moments in wwe history, but it was also the breeding ground for incredibly compelling, wholly unique matches that stand the test of. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Nevertheless, the era was when wwe transitioned from a familyfriendly show with unequivocal characters to an adultthemed show with edgier and more ambiguous characters.
Very informative about the attitude era, great photos and some interesting stories and tidbits that you may not know. The wwes attitude era spanned from 1997 to 2002 and produced some of the greatest matches in. I wrote an entire kindle book called the undertakers dumbest storylines, which includes the time he died at royal rumble 1994, when he resurrected and faced himself. May 26, 2018 of all the periods in wwe, the attitude era is considered by many to be the best time in the companys history. To me the most memorable storylines are the ones that are so bad, theyre good. The attitude era was a lot of things but, from an inring standpoint, it was often very far from good. The list reflects wwe networks availability as of friday, feb. So sit back, crack open a steveweiser and enjoy a trip down memory lane as we count down the top 10 rivalries of the wwe attitude era. If you werent the least bit creeped out by goldust during the attitude era, you must not have been paying attention. Jan 04, 2020 to me the most memorable storylines are the ones that are so bad, theyre good.
Wwe extreme rules 2018 is tonight and there are barely any actually extreme matches on the card. What was the most memorable storyline from the wwe attitude era. But it was great one to add to your collection if youre a wwe fan. From the ashes of desperation came wwe s attitude era, a time period of amplified storytelling and degradation that spanned from 1997 to 2001. Some great matches and great stuff from the attitude era. Ranking the 15 matches that defined wwes attitude era bleacher. Stone cold steve austin, the rock, triple h, the undertaker and mick foley, in their prime, under the same roof. Apr 16, 2018 wwe superstars of the attitude era at one glimpse. The attitude era is a term used by world wrestling entertainment wwe, then known as world wrestling federation or wwf, to describe the companys programming during the monday night wars, a period in which wwfs monday night raw went headtohead with world championship wrestlings wcw monday nitro in a battle for nielsen ratings each week during the late 1990s. Wwe still suffers from the curse of the attitude era paste.
Top 15 matches that defined the attitude era thesportster. The attitude era was a period in the world wrestling federation wwf, known now as wwe and professional wrestling history that, according. At the time wwes roster was loaded with alltime greats, including austin, the rock, triple h, shawn michaels, the undertaker, mick foley and. Best and worst moments of the late wwf attitude era bppv events by aaron rift. The new generation 1994199519961997, the attitude era 2004, the no mercy 2008 and ruthless aggression 2010. Ringside intel picked 10 matches, which we believe defined one of the most popular eras in wwe history. The most charismatic wrestler of all time, shawn michaels is the only wwe player who has played in 4 different generations. Apr 29, 2018 the attitude era was the greatest period in wrestling history. Can you name wwe 20 icons of the attitude era test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
Video library wwe music group wwe home video wwe books wwe. Its understandable why some people would think this way. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Millions of fans have called thenwwfs attitude era as the greatest point in the history of the company. The attitude era is a term used by world wrestling entertainment wwe, then known as world wrestling federation or wwf, to describe the companys programming during the monday night wars, a period in which wwfs monday night raw went headtohead with world championship wrestlings wcw monday nitro in a battle for nielsen ratings each week. As for the book itself, its a pretty extensive look at the key moments and figures of the attitude era, but its not for the casual fan reader. The problem with the attitude era is that to the outsider it defines the entire scope of professional wrestling. So lets begin this list of the five worst wwe matches of the attitude era. But which matches arguably define the attitude era.
Most people didnt tune in for the wrestling, and it showed. Wwe currently airs several highprofile programs such as raw and smackdown in more than 150 countries, hosts 12 payperview events a year including. Im a big attitude era fan but this match despite the cheap ending is what i consider the best and most clean match ever. Sep 25, 2015 the attitude era was a period in the world wrestling federation wwf, known now as wwe and professional wrestling history that, according to wwe, began sometime in the latter half of the 1990s. Which are the best matches of wwe of the attitude era. Rock has removable shades, gold chain and carries a microphone.