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Post by Hulkster2001 on Jan 7, 2020 8:32:36 GMT -5
Two favorite eras of wrestling for me, the Hulkamania era (1984-1993) and the Attitude era (1997-2001). Which one is better though? The era where Hulkamania ran wild, or the era when Austin 3:16 ruled?   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 9:19:55 GMT -5
golden era without a doubt. attitude was fun, but nothing will ever compare or replace those early years!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 9:35:23 GMT -5
I'm totally biased so maybe don't count my vote lol but Hulkamainia era by far. Nothing against the Attitude era either, during that time I was watching WCW and ECW. Didn't really start watching WWE regularly until WCW got so bad it became unwatchable.
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Post by The Shiniest Wizard on Jan 7, 2020 9:44:17 GMT -5
This is a tough one. Some of the most memorable and famous superstars came from the Hulkamania Era. But on the other hand, the height in mainstream culture that WWF reached with the Attitude Era can't be ignored. So I'd like to see everyone's opinion on this.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 10:01:17 GMT -5
I love the attitude era, but I wish I watched the 84-89 era live as it happened. Since I got into wrestling in 91, the late 90s was my favorite time period. However nothing beats the 80s so I voted that.
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Post by hbkjason on Jan 7, 2020 10:44:17 GMT -5
Man, I legit do not even know how to answer this!!!! I was 8 when I started watching wrestling in 1989 so I was the perfect age for that style of the WWF at the time. I was a teenager during the Attitude Era which was the perfect age for that. As much as I love the Hulkamania era I think I have to say the Attitude Era. 1997, in particular, is one of my favorite years in wrestling, but each week all the way up to Wrestlemania X7 (and as I am weird I will say even the Invasion) felt like you had to tune in to see what the hell was going to happen.
Great question and way harder to answer than i was thinking it would be. I loved both eras, but for different reasons. In all honesty, my all time favorite era would have to be The New Generation of 1994-1997.
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Post by Decky on Jan 7, 2020 12:33:37 GMT -5
Absolutely biased opinion here but Attitude Era for me. Golden Era is a *VERY* close second. Theres alot to be said for RA era too.
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Post by robbutler01 on Jan 7, 2020 13:31:41 GMT -5
Hogan era for me. I loved to watch the attitude era as it happened but some of it wasnt that great looking back. Hogan era was consistently good and I can easily watch any of it anytime plus it included Bobby heenan, rude, perfect, macho etc and so many all time greats!
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Post by FLUX on Jan 7, 2020 13:32:11 GMT -5
Where's the neither option?
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Post by Hulkster2001 on Jan 7, 2020 13:53:38 GMT -5
Where's the neither option?  |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jan 7, 2020 14:06:15 GMT -5
Absolutely biased opinion here but Attitude Era for me. Golden Era is a *VERY* close second. Theres alot to be said for RA era too. Do you mean Hulkamania/Rock'n Wrestling or actual Golden Era? Cause the Golden Era was pre-Hulkamania the days of Bruno Sammartino, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bob Backlund... |
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Post by warriorlynx on Jan 7, 2020 14:07:22 GMT -5
Attitude was fun, Hulkamania era was magic. That's the difference, nostalgia obviously Hulkamania gets my vote. But Attitude is right up there, perhaps tied.
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Post by Decky on Jan 7, 2020 14:17:21 GMT -5
Absolutely biased opinion here but Attitude Era for me. Golden Era is a *VERY* close second. Theres alot to be said for RA era too. Do you mean Hulkamania/Rock'n Wrestling or actual Golden Era? Cause the Golden Era was pre-Hulkamania the days of Bruno Sammartino, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bob Backlund... I meant Rock'n. I like golden enough too. |
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jan 7, 2020 15:26:55 GMT -5
I voted Attitude Era. The Hulkamania "rock n wrestling" era is my second favourite though.
I picked the Attitude Era, because I was a teenager then, and I got to witness it live each Monday, and on PPV. It was fun, the wrestling figures were fun. the magazines were fun, all the companies happening at the time were great and putting on great matches on their shows.
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Post by The Brain on Jan 7, 2020 16:07:25 GMT -5
Hogan 84-93 era and it's not even close.
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Jan 7, 2020 18:46:49 GMT -5
I went with the Attitude era. I have love for the 80s but my god do I love 1997 Bret Hart (though whether 97 is part of the AE is debatable). Monster Austin pops with him and Rock being a great counterpart to the previous generations' top two (Hogan/Savage, Hart/Michaels) are some prime examples of the parts that made a great wrestling promotion.
Though I was only born in the late '80s I have watched a large amount of the Hulkamania era throughout my life. Savage is in my top 4 all-time and I love Piper, Roberts, DiBiase, Martel, Rude. Even as a kid though, I was never a fan of Hogan. That era having Hogan on top for the vast majority of it is the difference maker for me here.
I think these two eras have a lot more in common than most would think immediately. Both built on strong promos and presentation, with matches being well-paced and spaced out to prevent burn out. Sure, one is raunchy and one is more wholesome, but the core elements are there.
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Post by jason1980s on Jan 7, 2020 19:12:06 GMT -5
One huge difference in eras is the talent. The 1980s, early 90s wrestlers could be over in any era but the Attitude Era wrestlers could only be over in that era due to how over the top the material was. Most Attitude Era stars would be absolute no name jobbers in the 80s and early 90s.
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Post by JokerFC on Jan 7, 2020 19:33:02 GMT -5
Whoa a much harder decision....but I gotta go with Hulkamania. I came in just before WM4 here in Ireland and man it was magical all the way up to 1992 when it went off the boil. I was a lapsed fan coming in & out during those years....then the AE pulled me back in and make no mistake SCSA is my guy....man oh man I loved him & still do.
But when I look back to the Hulk Era I loved so many guys....battles with my Hasbros etc
Hulk Hogan
Demolition
Ultimate warrior
Brutus Beefcake
Roddy Piper
LOD
Hart Foundation then Bret
Heenan family
Hart Family
Brother Love show
Megapowers breakup
The entire year of 1989
Bushwhackers, Rockers, Brainbusters, POP thriving tag division....
yeah its Hulk era. but man its tough....
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Jan 7, 2020 19:34:09 GMT -5
One huge difference in eras is the talent. The 1980s, early 90s wrestlers could be over in any era but the Attitude Era wrestlers could only be over in that era due to how over the top the material was. Most Attitude Era stars would be absolute no name jobbers in the 80s and early 90s. I would have to disagree with this. Austin and Rock were once in a generation talents that would probably get over in most eras. I also don't think it matters who from the AE would get over in the 80s, or vice versa. They are two different eras. Road Dogg would not have worked in the 80s, but he definitely was over in the 90s. AE also had weekly TV and I struggle to think of an era where someone like Greg Valentine or Koko B. Ware would get over while being exposed every week. I wouldn't hold that against the 80s though. Guys got over in the AE that would never have gotten over in the 80s based on strengths, not star power. You could easily view this as a knock on the 80s for having a comparatively less varied roster. The AE's fast-paced programming helped get arguably the largest variety of wrestlers to get over at once. This is a strength. Getting over also doesn't necessarily mean you're a star. I doubt anyone was realistically expecting Al Snow to get a run with the belt. The lower level guys were known, but could still get over on their strengths in the spots they were in. |
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Post by The Brain on Jan 7, 2020 19:40:37 GMT -5
Whoa a much harder decision....but I gotta go with Hulkamania. I came in just before WM4 here in Ireland and man it was magical all the way up to 1992 when it went off the boil. I was a lapsed fan coming in & out during those years....then the AE pulled me back in and make no mistake SCSA is my guy....man oh man I loved him & still do. But when I look back to the Hulk Era I loved so many guys....battles with my Hasbros etc Hulk Hogan Demolition Ultimate warrior Brutus Beefcake Roddy Piper LOD Hart Foundation then Bret Heenan familyHart Family Brother Love show Megapowers breakup The entire year of 1989 Bushwhackers, Rockers, Brainbusters, POP thriving tag division.... yeah its Hulk era. but man its tough.... Cant go wrong with the family! 
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