Why The WWE and Vince McMahon Can Only Lose To Themselves

January 18, 2016

Steve Austin, The Rock

As many of us do, we turn on the WWE Network and see the great moments from years past. Whether you tune into WrestleMania X-7 or even Backlash 2000, where Stone Cold Steve Austin returned and the crowd erupted. The moments can go on and on. Michaels vs. Austin, Bret getting screwed over, Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle’s epic match at King of the Ring 2001 are just few of the great moments that WWE gave us during The Attitude Era. Sitting with my brother and his friend who are in their early 30’s talking about epic memories made me think about WHY WWE is not as good as it was 15-20 years ago.

Then, I think to myself about some incredible matches and moments we have seen over the years. Hell, Brock vs. Cena vs. Seth Rollins was the best Triple Threat Match I have ever seen. Many will throw back WrestleMania XX and I can understand, but this match was stellar as well and deserves to be in the conversation. Even Michaels/Cena on Raw a few years back, NXT matches with Finn, Owens, Balor and others have been excellent. So, my question is this: why is WWE not as successful anymore? Why is it not as popular as the Attitude Era?

The answer is NOT for WWE to stop the PG and go back to risky material. It is not happening because they are still profiting. They are still making money, albeit not as MUCH as before. I break the reasoning down to three categories for WWE as to why they are not as interesting and successful from over a decade ago and who is to blame.

Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.

Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.

Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.

His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.