Pick Between These Attitude Era Wrestlers And We'll Tell You If You've Got Game
- by Andrew Pollard
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We'd go out on a limb and say it can sometimes be a fine line trying to be a wrestling fan while also simultaneously having 'game'. A fine line, sure, but it's not impossible - it just takes a special kind of person to hit that particular home run.
Of course, if you're a wrestling fan then that means you probably still yearn for a return to the heady days of the then-WWF's iconic Attitude Era. Hell, even if you weren't around during those years, you've likely gone back and watched the hot and boundary-pushing action of the late '90s and in to the 2000s. Quite simply, that period was the most popular and successful time that the industry has ever known. In fact, one particular episode of Monday Night Raw pulled in a whopping 8.1 cable rating - dwarfing the 2s and barely 3s that the show brings in these days.
So yeah, there was a serious amount of wrestling fans back then, and so here we're going to showcase some of the biggest and best performers of the beloved Attitude Era. What do you need to do, we hear you ask? Why, all you need to do is pick your favorite wrestler from the two featured in each question and we'll do the rest. And by do the rest, we mean that we'll run your results through our Stark Industries-esque tech to scientifically prove whether you've got game or not.
Right, so let's get to it!
Rock or Austin?
How can you NOT start any sort of Attitude Era quiz without the hands-down two biggest stars of that period, The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Both are legends, both are all-time icons, but which of the duo gets the nod as your favorite?
Kane or Undertaker?
While comparing two such beloved figures is always going to be tricky, we're going to hit you with some huge names from the get-go here. So, out of the famed Brothers of Destruction, is it Kane or The Undertaker who's your favorite?
Dean Malenko or Eddie Guerrero?
For the most part, Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero were running buddies as part of The Radicalz in their early WWF days - never particularly crossing paths in the company. That'd be why we've got a picture from WCW featured here, of course. Either way, is it The Iceman or Latino Heat that gets the nod from you?
Mark Henry or The Godfather?
Here, we have a picture of Mark Henry and The Godfather reuniting on the recent RAW 25 celebration show. Back in the Attitude Era, these two were both friends and rivals at various times. Which one of the duo is your favorite, though?
Bret or Shawn?
In terms of rivalries, very few can even get close to matching the intensity of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Both were staples of the 90s WWF landscape, and Shawn would obviously remain with the company long after Bret's 1997 departure. Which of these legends is your favorite?
Foley or Hunter?
To many savvy wrestling fans, Mick Foley is seen as having a huge helping hand in giving a tougher edge to Triple H that gave him a further boost towards being a true main event talent. The pair had a fantastic rivalry during the Attitude Era, but which one is your favorite?
Davey Boy or Owen?
Bret's already been covered elsewhere in this quiz, and let's take The Anvil out of the equation for now, meaning now we're focussing on Davey Boy Smith and Owen Hart. This tandem became WWF Tag Team Champions, of course, but which performer was your favorite?
Jericho or Benoit?
For the longest time, Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit were legendary rivals. As is so often the case, they'd eventually even end up becoming allies and Tag Team Champions together. Out of these two phenomenal in-ring talents, which one is your favorite?
Christian or Edge?
As a pair, the Edge & Christian tandem ranks up there as one of the best pairings the wrestling business has ever seen. Making their way to the WWF just in time for the start of the Attitude Era, success followed in both tag team and singles competition for the duo - which competitor is your favorite, though?
Sid or Angle?
Quite the differing pair, right? Yes, we are indeed asking you to choose your favorite between Sycho Sid and Kurt Angle. While Sid was there for the start of the Attitude Era, Angle wouldn't come along until the end of 1999. So, which one gets your vote?
Matt or Jeff?
Having returned to the now-WWE at last year's WrestleMania, Matt and Jeff Hardy have introduced themselves to a whole new generation of WWE fans. Back in the Attitude Era, the duo become one of the hottest acts in the game. Is it Matt or Jeff that's your favorite, though?
Val Venis or D'Lo Brown
During the Attitude Era, the WWF introduced their European Championship - a belt held by both Val Venis and D'Lo Brown. Out of these two talents, which one gets the nod as your favorite, though?
Billy Gunn or Road Dogg?
The New Age Outlaws are revered by some as being the greatest tag team in wrestling history. That may seem a little overblown, but there's no doubting that the tandem was an entertaining part of the Attitude Era. Is it Billy Gunn or Road Dogg who's your favorite, though?
Gangrel or Goldust?
Everybody loves vampires, right? As such, many were instantly won over by Gangrel when he appeared in the WWF in the late '90s. Then, of course, there's Goldust; a huge favorite of so many over the decades. Which of these two is your personal fave, though?
Shamrock or Blackman?
Ken Shamrock and Steve Blackman are two of the most legit badasses to enter the wrestling business. During the Attitude Era, they were rivals and even allies, but which of these tough SOBs gets the nod as your favorite?
Grandmaster Sexay or Scotty Too Hotty?
One of several tag team tandems featured in this quiz, here we have the pairing of Grandmaster Sexay and Scotty Too Hotty - collectively known as Too Cool. Picking between these two Attitude Era stars, which one is your favorite?
Big Show or Rikishi?
Yes, that right there, ladies and gentleman, is a far younger Big Show. Alongside him, with have the father of The Usos, the thong-wearing Rikishi. Of these two staples of the Attitude Era, which one is your favorite?
X-Pac or Jeff Jarrett?
While Jeff Jarrett is to be inducted in to the WWE Hall of Fame later this year, all didn't go to well for Double J in this particular meeting with X-Pac. Both names would bounce between the then-WWF and WCW during the Attitude Era, but which of these stars is your favorite?
Big Boss Man or Al Snow?
Neither man was particularly positioned as a true top level main event talent during the Attitude Era, but Big Boss Man and Al Snow had quite the memorable rival - with Snow even being fed his dog by the Boss Man! Out of these two rivals, which one is your favorite?
The King or JR?
While the in-ring action and explosive storylines were key to the Attitude Era, the soundtrack to all of that was expertly provided by Jerry "The King" Lawler and good ol Jim Ross. Out of this announcing duo, which of the pair is your favorite?
Ahmed Johnson or Farooq?
It seemed that the Farooq vs Ahmed Johnson rivalry went on for an age back during the Attitude Era. With the Nation of Domination thrown in to the mix, the pair battled for months on end. Out of these two rivals, which one is your favorite?
Crash or Hardcore?
Hey kids, it's the Holly cousins! Both Crash and Hardcore had spells of being closely associated with the Hardcore Division of the Attitude Era, with Crash famously having the 24/7 Rule in play. So, is it Crash or Hardcore that stands out as your favorite?
Albert or Test?
We're sure a lot of you would love to choose Trish Stratus here, but unfortunately she's not on the table. No, instead we're going to ask you to choose your favorite out of the T&A tag team pairing?
Taka or Funaki?
Indeed! The Kaeintai group originally turned up in the WWF back in 1998, and they'd eventually be stripped down to just Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki. Both would provide plentiful entertainment, but which performer is your favorite?
D'Von or Bubba?
Like certain other tag teams featured on this quiz, some fans see the pair of the Dudley Boyz as a true all-time great tandem. With them due to take their rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame later this year, which superstar is your favorite?
