3 Prominent WWE trends that show glimpses of the Attitude Era
One of the major reasons why WWE has been able to be miles ahead of their competition is their ability to transition according to the demands of the business. With bigger television deals came a broader fan base, most of them being kids. WWE has been able to adapt and change the presentation of its content to suit the much larger fan base.
As recently as December last year, the McMahons decided they need to make a comeback to boost the ratings, which was heading downwards faster than ever. Also, Vince McMahon getting involved in various segments involving stars from both brands and Shane McMahon winning a title on the main roster reminded us of the Attitude Era where they were a key reason for the success in ratings in that period.
The present scenario of PG Television means WWE cannot always cater to the group of fans that loved them during the Attitude Era, but recent trends show some glimpses of that foregone era. Here are some of the instances that reminded us of the Attitude Era.
#3 Intergender wrestling
Ronda Rousey laying waste to Triple H, Becky Lynch vs James Ellsworth and Nia Jax in the Men's Royal Rumble are some of the most recent examples to show that WWE might be interested in bringing back intergender wrestling.
Fans might recall Chyna's run during the Attitude Era when she feuded with Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jericho, and Dean Malenko. She is also the only woman to have held the Intercontinental Title when she defeated Chris Jericho at Survivor Series 1999.
This was a period where there were direct encounters between men and women, unlike the Mixed Match Challenge where a tag has to be made when an opponent of the opposite gender is in the ring.
Famous female superstars like Jacqueline, Lita, and Trish Stratus have also been in matches with men. The old Cruiserweight Championship was won by Jacqueline, while Lita and Trish fought Jericho and Christian in a tag-team match. So where does this leave the current WWE product?
It's still highly unlikely for WWE to bring back intergender wrestling, but some of the current trends point to a possibility of women wrestling men, given that women's wrestling is in the forefront of WWE's plans.