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History of WWE/Evolution of WWE/WWE Eras/My WWE/WWR (World Wrestling Reborn) and WWFF (World Wrestling Fighting Federation)

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This is History of WWE/Evolution of WWE/WWE Eras
1. WWE Beginnings/CWC/Territory Era(1905/1906/1918-1920) This is part 1 is CWC/Beginnings/CWC/Territory Era with stars like Buddy Rogers and Bruno Sammartino and The Fabulous Kangaroos and so on ETC and Key Moments: CWC is formed, The Territories are formed, Jess McMahon is founder and also with Pro boxing too and Joseph Toots Mondt and so on ETC
  • Key Moments:
    Rise of regional wrestling promotions, development of iconic characters, and the gradual decline of the territory system as television became more prominent.
  • Pros:
    Established wrestling as a national (and later, international) phenomenon, fostered a sense of regional pride and identity, and created many memorable characters and storylines.
  • Cons:
    Lack of national reach, inconsistent quality across different promotions, and the eventual decline of the territory system as the national wrestling scene became more prominent.
2. Golden Era (1984-1992):

  • Key Moments:
    Hulk Hogan's rise to superstardom, the creation of WrestleMania, and the death of the territory system.
  • Pros:
    Revolutionized wrestling with a focus on larger-than-life characters, spectacle, and mainstream appeal, leading to unprecedented popularity for wrestling.
  • Cons:
    Over-reliance on a few top stars, storylines could be repetitive, and the focus on spectacle sometimes overshadowed the in-ring action.
3. New Generation Era (1992-1997):

  • Key Moments:
    A shift in focus to younger talent, the rise of Bret Hart as a top star, and the debut of Monday Night Raw.
  • Pros:
    Brought in new talent and fresh storylines, increased the focus on in-ring action, and provided a bridge between the Golden Era and the Attitude Era.
  • Cons:
    Business declined, some fans found the new direction less appealing than the Golden Era, and the steroid trial cast a shadow on the era.
4. Attitude Era (1997-2001):

  • Key Moments:
    The Monday Night Wars with WCW, the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the introduction of edgier, more controversial storylines and characters.
  • Pros:
    Reached unprecedented levels of popularity and mainstream attention, fostered a rebellious and counter-culture atmosphere, and introduced many memorable characters and moments.
  • Cons:
    Over-reliance on shock value and controversial content, storylines could be inconsistent, and the emphasis on violence and adult themes sometimes alienated some viewers.
5. Ruthless Aggression Era (2001-2008):

  • Key Moments:
    The end of the Monday Night Wars, the rise of John Cena and Batista, and the introduction of the brand split.
  • Pros:
    Continued the focus on in-ring action, brought in new stars, and expanded the roster and storylines.
  • Cons:
    Some storylines became repetitive, and the PG era was beginning to take shape.
6. PG Era (2008-2014):

  • Key Moments:
    The shift to a more family-friendly product, the rise of Daniel Bryan, and the introduction of the WWE Network.
  • Pros:
    Made WWE more accessible to a wider audience, improved the overall presentation of the product, and introduced new stars and storylines.
  • Cons:
    Some fans felt the product became too sanitized and lacked the edginess and excitement of previous eras.
7. Triple H Era (2010s-Present):

  • Key Moments: Triple H's rise to power, a focus on storytelling and in-ring action, and a more global approach to talent acquisition and development.
  • Territory Era:
    This era, spanning the 1970s and early 80s, was characterized by regional wrestling promotions (territories) that operated independently. Key moments include the death of the territory system as Vince McMahon Jr. consolidated power and the rise of Hulk Hogan.
    • Pros: Established wrestling's foundation, developed regional stars, and created a sense of local community.

    • Cons: Lack of national exposure, inconsistent quality, and limited opportunities for wrestlers.
  • Golden Era:
    This era began in 1984 with Hulk Hogan's WWF Championship win and ended with WrestleMania 8.
    • Pros: Mainstream success,引入了WrestleMania，以及Saturday Night's Main Event在NBC上播出，提高了WWE的知名度和受欢迎程度.

    • Cons: Storylines were often cartoonish, and the in-ring action was sometimes secondary to the spectacle.
  • New Generation Era:
    This era ran from 1992 to 1997, and featured a shift towards younger talent and a more athletic style.
    • Pros: Introduction of stars like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker.

    • Cons: The era struggled to recapture the mainstream success of the Golden Era, and the WWF faced challenges with the steroid trial and the departure of some major stars to WCW.
  • Attitude Era:
    This era, from 1997 to 2001, is widely considered the most popular in WWE history, with its focus on edgier content, anti-hero characters, and intense rivalries.
    • Pros: High ratings, captivating storylines, and the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and other iconic characters.

    • Cons: Excessive violence, sexual content, and profanity, which led to criticism.
  • Ruthless Aggression Era:
    This era, from 2002 to 2008, continued some of the elements of the Attitude Era while emphasizing wrestling more and toning down the more extreme content.
    • Pros: Introduction of John Cena, Batista, Randy Orton, and Eddie Guerrero, and Evolution stable.

    • Cons: Some felt it was a watered-down version of the Attitude Era.
  • PG/Universe Era:
    This era, beginning in 2008, was characterized by a focus on family-friendly content and a PG rating.
    • Pros: WWE expanded its global appeal and viewership.

    • Cons: Critics felt that the storylines became stale and predictable, and the lack of edge hurt the product.
  • Triple H Era (NXT/Current):
    This era is seen as the period where Triple H has taken on more creative control, particularly in NXT and more recently, in the main WWE programming.
    • Pros: Emphasizing storytelling, action, and logical storylines, making WWE more appealing to both wrestlers and fans.

    • Cons: While there have been improvements, some fans and critics have pointed to issues with women's division booking, the continued push of certain wrestlers, and repetitive match finishes.
Triple H Era:
  • NXT "Black and Gold" Era: This era of NXT is often praised for its focus on in-ring action, compelling storylines, and the development of new talent.
    • Pros: High-quality matches, strong character development, and the emergence of stars like Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Finn Balor.
    • Cons: The brand split and the end of the "Black and Gold" era marked a shift in focus, with some feeling that the brand lost its unique identity


2. WWE Beginnings/CWC/Territory Era Part II or PT II:(1920-1930-1940-1950-1962) This is the continuation continuing where we left off with the Rise of Bruno Sammartino and others and so on ETC
3. WWWF/WWF/Bruno Sammartino Era (1963-1969) continuation of where we left off with Bruno Sammartino's WWWF/WWF/E Champion of 2,830 days and it continued to evolve

3. WWF/WWE/Bob Backlund Era (1970-1979) This is Bob Backlund's Era and WWF/WWE Championship reign of 434 days and so on ETC and other stars and so on ETC
4. WWF/WWE Golden/Rock N Wrestling Era (1980-1988) this is the Era of Hulk Hogan and his WWF/WWE Title Reigns and other stars and so on ETC
5.WWF/WWE Golden/Rock N Wrestling Era Part II or PT II:(1989-1993) Hulk Hogan's Era continued and the Steroid Scandal and the Transition to New Generation Era
6. WWF/WWE New Generation Era (1993-1997) Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels both being WWF/WWE Champion and Faces of WWE and other stars and so on ETC.
7. WWF/WWE Attitude Era (1997-2002) Stone Cold and The Rock being WWF/WWE Champions and rise of the Attitude era and Edgy and Unpredictable content and so on ETC.
8.WWE Ruthless Aggression Era (2002-2008) the Rise of John Cena and Batista and Randy Orton and others and a mini Attitude Era and so on ETC.
now PG Era or Eras or Modern Era or Eras in Different Chapters
9.WWE Entertainment Era (PG Era) (2008-2010) the Continued Rise of John Cena and Transition from Edgy to Family Friendly and so on ETC.
10. WWE Universe Era (PG Era 2.0) (2010-2013) the Continued Rise of John Cena, Debut of The Shield and others
11. WWE Reality Era (2013-2016) the Rise of Daniel Bryan, Continued Rise of the Shield and Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns and so on ETC.
12. WWE New Era(PG Era 3.0) (2016-2020) Continued Rise of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins and so on ETC and a COVID 19 Pandemic looming and so on ETC.
13.WWE Pandemic Era (PG Era 4.0) (2020-2021) The rise of Drew McIntyre, The Birth of the Tribal Chief and so on ETC and the COVID 19 Pandemic
14. WWE Thunderdome Era (PG Era 5.0) (2020-2021) Essentially the same thing but with LED Screens and so on ERC
15. WWE All in It Together Era (PG Era 6.0) (2021-2022) (March or April 2021 to June or July 10th or 20th or 22nd 2022) From Post Pandemic to Vince McMahon's "Retirement" or Exit in Disgrace
16. WWE Triple H/WWE NXT Main Roster/Endeavor Era (PG Era 7.0) (July 10th or 20th or 22nd 2022 to April 2024) from Vince McMahon's "Retirement" or Exit in Disgrace to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon taking over to Vince's brief return to sell to Endeavor and TKO and The Rock being a TKO Board Member
17. WWE Triple H/WWE Renaissance Era (PG Era 8.0) (April 2024 to December 30th 2024) from Triple H ushering in an new Era, Cody Rhodes finishing his story and so on ETC
18. WWE on Netflix Era (January 6th 2025 in America, January 7th 2025 in Australia or AU or Perth, Western Australia or Perth, WA) to July 4th 2025 to December 2025 (Speculative until December 1st)-2026 (Speculative)-2027 (Speculative)-2028 (Speculative)-2029 (Speculative)-2030 (Speculative)-Beyond (Speculative) Cody Rhode's continued story and Billion Dollar Netflix deal and so on ETC
19. WWE Future Era (Hypothetical) (Speculative) (Future) (2030-Beyond) Future owners and so on ETC after Triple h, TKO, Netflix and so on ETC
then my WWE Eras same with WWR (World Wrestling Reborn) and WWFF (World Wrestling Fighting Federation) a mix of WWE and UFC/MMA. 20. WWE Attitude Era 2.0 (2030-Beyond) (Speculative) a New Attitude Era and 21. WWE Ruthless Aggression Era 2.0 (2030-Beyond) (Speculative) a New Ruthless Aggression Era and 22. WWE Prestige Era all about Prestige and so on ETC and 23. WWE Retribution Era all about Retribution the idea not faction and 24. WWE Retaliation Era all about Retalition and so on ETC and 25. WWE Uprising Era all about Uprisings and so on ETC same with WWR (World Wrestling Reborn) and WWFF (World Wrestling Fighting Federation) a Mix of WWE and UFC/MMA and so on ETC.






Here's a breakdown of some key WWE Eras:





1. Territory Era (Pre-1980s):

  • Key Moments: Regional promotions held sway, with stars like Harley Race and Dusty Rhodes gaining prominence.
  • Pros: Strong regional rivalries, local connection to fans.
  • Cons: Lack of national reach, inconsistent production values, limited star power.
2. Golden Era (1980s-early 1990s):

  • Key Moments: Hulk Hogan's rise, WrestleMania's debut, expansion of the WWF.
  • Pros: National and international expansion, iconic characters, mainstream success.
  • Cons: Focus on larger-than-life characters over in-ring wrestling, some storylines felt repetitive.
3. New Generation Era (early-mid 1990s):

  • Key Moments: Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart's rise, the Montreal Screwjob.
  • Pros: Emergence of technical wrestling talent, character development.
  • Cons: Felt like a transition period, struggled to match the Golden Era's popularity.
4. Attitude Era (mid 1990s-early 2000s):

  • Key Moments: Steve Austin, The Rock, DX, edgy storylines, increased violence.
  • Pros: High ratings, popular characters, captivating storylines.
  • Cons: Over-reliance on shock value, some storylines felt gratuitous.
5. Ruthless Aggression Era (2002-2008):

  • Key Moments: Brand split, John Cena's rise, evolution of wrestling styles.
  • Pros: Strong in-ring action, development of new stars, diverse talent.
  • Cons: Some storyline inconsistencies, occasional over-reliance on past stars.
6. PG Era (2008-2013):

  • Key Moments: Transition to TV-PG programming, focus on family-friendly content.
  • Pros: Broader audience appeal, increased sponsorships.
  • Cons: Watered-down storylines, criticized for lack of edginess.
7. Reality Era (2014-2016):

  • Key Moments: Daniel Bryan's rise, incorporation of real-life elements.
  • Pros: Focus on storytelling, more relatable characters.
  • Cons: Inconsistent storytelling, occasional lack of direction.
8. Triple H Era (2022-Present):

  • Key Moments: Triple H takes over creative control, emphasis on in-ring action, storytelling, and character development.
  • Pros: Improved storytelling, focus on wrestling talent, more engaging storylines.
  • Cons: Possible over-reliance on past stars.
9. WWE on Netflix Era (Future):

  • Key Moments: Move to Netflix for streaming, potential for new audiences and content.
  • Pros: Expanded reach, potential for new creative opportunities.
  • Cons: Potential creative restrictions, adapting to a new platform.
Each era has its own unique flavor and appeal, and the best era is often a matter of personal preference. However, understanding the key moments and defining characteristics of each era helps appreciate the evolution of WWE and its impact on professional wrestling.

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Don't be a Critic.

Seafort said:
The cons for the Levesque era are:
  • Extremely slow paced storylines. Soap operas have more story progression than WWE Creative
  • Lack of elevation for younger talent in general. There's little urgency or organic progression to talent.
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Agreed.

hari123 said:
Some pros of HHH era:

1. Wrestlers and storylines remember the past generally.
2. Wrestlers interact with multiple people instead of working in silos. Eg. Punk wants revenge on Rollins on Raw but also interacts with Gunther and LA.
3. There is tension in face-face and heel-heel relationships also and openness to conduct matches that aren’t only face vs heel.
4. TV match quality is generally good. Less repetitive matches (compared to late Vince era)
5. Less cringe comedy
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Agreed.

Mr619 said:
The Attitude era was better than all eras.
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Same and WWE Ruthless Aggression Era.
 
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#3 ·
The cons for the Levesque era are:
  • Extremely slow paced storylines. Soap operas have more story progression than WWE Creative
  • Lack of elevation for younger talent in general. There's little urgency or organic progression to talent.
 
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Some pros of HHH era:

1. Wrestlers and storylines remember the past generally.
2. Wrestlers interact with multiple people instead of working in silos. Eg. Punk wants revenge on Rollins on Raw but also interacts with Gunther and LA.
3. There is tension in face-face and heel-heel relationships also and openness to conduct matches that aren’t only face vs heel.
4. TV match quality is generally good. Less repetitive matches (compared to late Vince era)
5. Less cringe comedy
 
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