Take The Attitude Era Wrestlers Quiz And We'll Guess Which WWE Brand You Prefer
- by Lucas Wesley
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No matter how Vince McMahon tries to spin it, it's a simple fact that way less fans are watching his WWE Universe than there were 15-20 years ago. Back then, professional wrestling was in the heat of the Monday Night Wars, during which time McMahon’s WWE reaffirmed themselves as the top dogs in the business by introducing the Attitude Era. Even people who didn’t have all that much interest in wrestling suddenly become enthralled by the battles between WWE and WCW, largely because of the bombastic personalities both companies had running the show.
Nowadays, WWE is lucky to get a Raw or SmackDown rating above a 3.0, a huge drop from the Attitude Era’s incredible numbers that regularly ranged in the 5’s and 6’s. That’s doesn’t even acknowledge WCW’s equally respectable ratings, all adding up to the fact only a small portion of wrestling fans from back in the day persisted to the present. Of course, the mere fact less people are watching hasn’t changed how hard the wrestlers are working.
WWE can still present one hell of a show when all cards are on the table, and fans who stopped watching in the Attitude Era might want to take a look at what the modern superstars have to offer. The only problem is that there’s so much WWE content in existence today, they may not know where to start. Keep reading to rate all your favorite Attitude Era superstars, and we’ll guess whether you’d prefer watching Raw, SmackDown, or a different brand of WWE today.
How many stars would you rate “Stone Cold” Steve Austin?
Whenever the glass shattered in WWE, that meant all hell was about to break loose, because “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was on his way to the ring. A 6 time WWE Champion, the Texas Rattlesnake was easily the biggest star of the Attitude Era, earning millions of fans worldwide.
What rating does The Rock deserve?
In retrospect, The Rock feels like a bigger star than wrestling could possibly create. The highest paid actor in Hollywood, it barely even matters that he used to be an eight time WWE Champion—except to the millions (and the millions) of fans who watched him during his heyday.
What caliber of performer is Triple H?
Now the number one authority figure in the WWE Universe, back in the Attitude Era, Triple H was just another degenerate trying to make Vince McMahon’s life hell. Along with his cronies in D-Generation X, the Game often succeeded, winning dozens of WWE Championships along the way.
Which star rating would you give to The Undertaker?
Forget the shattered glass—superstars in WWE feared a GONG far more, knowing it meant The Undertaker was about to reap their soul. Anyone who crossed him was soon to take a journey straight to hell, possibly in a cell, and the Dead Man would ensure they rest in peace.
How would you rate Mankind?
Despite a very tragic backstory, Mankind fast became one of the most popular wrestlers of his era by turning into a lovable goofball. Quick to crack a joke, but not afraid to smash someone in the face with barbed wire, he was as hardcore as comedians come.
What rating does The Big Show deserve?
When the Attitude Era began, the Big Show was wrestling for WCW as The Giant, and Vince McMahon knew he had to steal this monster away. Once Show arrived in WWE, he was just as destructive in the company where he debuted if not more so.
How many stars would you rate Kane?
From hellfire and brimstone, the scariest demon in WWE has gotta be Kane. Originally seeking revenge on his brother The Undertaker, in due time, the Devil’s Favorite Demon brought almost everyone in the company to hell on several occasions. While doing so, Kane also won every title in WWE.
Which star rating would you give to Shawn Michaels?
Definitely not just some boy toy, “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels was in fact perhaps the most talented in-ring performer of his era. The Showstopper, the Icon, and the Main Event always every time he appeared, Michaels won three WWE Championships and wrestled some of the best matches in history.
What caliber of performer is Psycho Sid?
Unhinged, unstable, and completely uncontrollable, Sid Vicious was a psycho long before he started using it as a nickname. That said, he did reach his most insane levels during the Attitude, twice winning the WWE Championship and conquering everyone on the roster with his devastating powerbombs.
How would you rate Bret Hart?
Before the Attitude Era even began, Bret “The Hitman” Hart was calling himself the best there is, the best there was, or the best there ever will be. If anything, this self-obsessed mind set only grew stronger when everyone around him started showing the same egomaniacal fervor.
How many stars would you rate Kurt Angle?
Oh, it’s true—it’s damn true. At the height of the Attitude Era, the WWE Universe felt morally deficient, needing an “Olympic Hero” with the intensity, integrity, and intelligence to put them back on the right track. While doing so, Kurt also managed to win the WWE Championship four times.
How would you rate Chris Jericho?
To this day, when the countdown hits zero, WWE fans know Chris Jericho is about to break the walls down. Chameleonic and infinitely adaptable to the times, Jericho was at his absolute prime during the Attitude Era, delivering fans a show they would never ever forget each Monday Night Jericho.
What rating does Chyna deserve?
Shattering the glass ceiling decades before WWE said a single word about a women’s revolution, Chyna broke barriers no female wrestler has come near since. A former Intercontinental Champion and challenger for the WWE Championship, the Ninth Wonder of the World nearly did it all.
What caliber of performer is Davey Boy Smith?
Having survived from all the way back in the Rock and Wrestling era of the ‘80s, the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith was a seasoned veteran by the time the Attitude Era rolled around. This made him a frequent face near the top of the card.
Which star rating would you give to D’Lo Brown?
WWE fans better recognize the talent and skills of D’Lo Brown, long recognized as one of the best pure technical wrestlers of the Attitude Era. D’Lo was also massively popular in his day, winning both the Intercontinental and European Championships to great acclaim.
How many stars would you rate Jeff Jarrett?
Listen up, slap nuts. Jeff Jarrett might be better known as the original owner of Impact Wrestling today, but back in the Attitude Era, he was still in WWE tearing it up with anyone who pissed him off. In doing so, he won the Intercontinental Championship a whopping seven times.
How would you rate Trish Stratus?
A living, breathing example of how far women have come in WWE, Trish Stratus started as a manager known for her T&A and soon earned recognition as the top female wrestler in the company. She won the WWE Women’s Championship seven times, always guaranteeing stratusfaction when she hit the ring.
What rating does Goldust deserve?
Truly bizarre and outrageous in a way no wrestler could get away with today, Goldust was a performer tailor made for the Attitude Era. Even crazier than his brilliantly gold looks would imply, Goldust’s main skill was freaking out opponents with mind games en route to three Intercontinental Championships.
Which star rating would you give to Big Bossman?
The WWE Universe can often be a reckless and disorderly place, especially during the Attitude Era. That meant Big Bossman had to go into overdrive laying down the law on behalf of Corporation leader Vince McMahon. In doing so, he also won the WWE Hardcore and Tag Team Championships.
What caliber of performer is Ken Shamrock?
Superstars of WWE needed be extra careful during the Attitude Era, because “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” Ken Shamrock decided it was the perfect time to leave UFC for wrestling. Destroying everyone who stood against him, Shamrock was as dominant in the ring as he had been in the octagon.
How many stars would you rate Eddie Guerrero?
Viva la raza. In all fairness, Eddie Guerrero became a bigger star right after the Attitude Era ended. Nonetheless, he was already a rising talent when WWE was at its respective peak, challenging for the Intercontinental and European Championships and winning them both in radical fashion.
How would you rate Lita?
The only woman extreme enough to hang with the Hardy Boyz, Lita was perhaps even more popular than Matt or Jeff with her bright red hair and flashy high flying ring style. Far more than the Boyz manager, Lita also won the WWE Women’s Championship four times.
Which star rating would you give to Raven?
Everyone to follow the career of Raven knows he fared better in ECW than either WWE or WCW, but that didn’t stop him from achieving decent success in all three. When working for Vince McMahon, Raven’s forte was the hardcore division, where he reigned as champion an overwhelming 27 times.
What rating does The Godfather deserve?
Normally, this is the part where we would play on a few of The Godfather’s catchphrases, but the PG Era no longer allows for his brand of tomfoolery. Not that this stopped WWE from making him a Hall of Famer due to his incredible popularity and one Intercontinental Championship reign.
What caliber of performer is Rikishi?
Too cool to wallow in the midcard on his own, Rikishi went from a forgettable midcarder to an overnight sensation by dancing his way to the top. Alongside Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay, Rikishi juked and jived around the ring after his matches earning him more fans than ever.
How many stars would you rate Ivory?
Always glowing no matter how mean she was acting, Ivory was one of the first women in WWE to demand respect for her wrestling talent over her looks alone. She achieved it three times over as Women’s Champion, delivering incredible interviews on the microphone while finding gold in the ring.
How would you rate Taka Michinoku?
Notwithstanding his smaller than average stature, Taka Michinoku was a true giant of professional wrestling from a technical standpoint. Few athletes possessed his talent and grace, which is why WWE made him the first Light Heavyweight Champion. After losing that belt, he joined the tag ranks with Funaki.
What caliber of performer is Jeff Hardy?
Believe it or not, Jeff Hardy debuted in WWE as a total jobber. It was during the Attitude Era he and brother Matt started to stand out for their extreme antics as a team, and before long, Jeff alone break out as the true star by winning lots of gold.
What rating does Test deserve?
Whenever Shane McMahon or the Corporation wanted to see if a wrestler was worthy of challenging them, the superstar was first tasked with passing the Test. Even after Shane-O-Mac was out of the picture, Test continued a destructive streak throughout WWE, with multiple titles to show for it.
Which star rating would you give to Sable?
During the Attitude Era, Sable boasted that she was the woman all men wanted to see and other females wanted to be, and that just may have been the case. Outrageously popular at her peak, Sable won the WWE Women’s Championship with almost no training as a wrestler.
How would you rate Owen Hart?
Most definitely not a nugget, “The Rocket” Owen Hart in fact may have been the most talented athlete in WWE. Even after his brother Bret was screwed out of the company, the “Black Hart” stuck around for more than a year, continuing to deliver expert matches until his tragic death.
How many stars would you rate X-Pac?
Of the extremely popular degenerates in DX, it could be argued X-Pac was the most talented in the ring, at least when he was trying. Since his early days as the 1-2-3 Kid, his ability to fly off the top rope and defeat men twice his size never stopped impressing.
What rating does Vader deserve?
Oh, it’s time, it’s time, it’s Vader time. Unfortunately, the clock on “Vader time” stalled a bit once he left WCW, as his tenure in WWE wasn’t quite up to snuff. There were a few great moments, though, including a handful of WWE Championship shots he very nearly won.
What caliber of performer is Molly Holly?
In an age where most women were treated like eye candy, Molly Holly always expected more from herself, taking her job as a wrestler very seriously. Wowing fans with her athleticism as a two time WWE Women’s Champion, Holly nonetheless became a hated heel through her equally great mic work.
How many stars would you rate William Regal?
He’s a man, all right. Originally, the Attitude Era wasn’t all that kind to William Regal, forcing him to dress like a lumberjack. Once he was allowed to dig in to his proper English heritage, though, he became a right honorable Commissioner and multiple time Intercontinental and European Champion.
