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Professional wrestling has been around since the early 1950s, and a lot has changed since then. The most notable period in WWE’s history was the time between the establishment of WWF (World Wrestling Federation) in 1979 and the creation of Word Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002. Back then, the content was more hardcore and, some would argue, more entertaining than today.
People would guess the outcomes of matches pretty much the same way they analyze NFL picks these days. Although the company remains strong to this day, many people are wondering if the magic has faded from WWE. The content now is pretty much PG-13 and many of the old fans are not impressed. So, has the magic really faded from WWE? Let’s find out.
The Evolution of WWE
As mentioned before, WWE’s history dates back as far as the 1950s, when on January 7, 1953, the first show under the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) was organized. Since then, the company has undergone a lot of changes, including changing the name of the company multiple times.
However, the real change began nearing the end of the Attitude Era when Parents Television Council (PTC) founder L. Brent Bozell III began a campaign to pressure companies to pull advertising from WWF programming, believing that WWF content had become overly sexualized and violent. The era ended with the Invasion pay-per-view, which marked a new age for WWE.
Has WWE lost its charm?
It depends on whom you ask. Even though WWE has introduced more PG-friendly content, it still has thousands of fans all over the world, and the kids love the show. Older fans might miss the hardcore content, but pro wrestling is still quite entertaining and the story writing is still as great as it ever was.
Therefore, WWE didn’t lose its charm; it just chose a new approach more suited for today’s audiences. Even though watching Stone Cold Steve Austin flipping everyone off and drinking beer while wreaking havoc both on and offstage was immensely fun, most kids today would probably be traumatized by the events.
WWE did start to lose viewership at one point due to their approach, so it was only logical the company would pick another one. That doesn’t mean this new content is any less entertaining; it’s just different and we need to accept that.
The New Age of WWE
The new age of WWE has seen some incredible changes. The most notable change has been the introduction of the Women’s Evolution, which has seen women’s wrestling become more popular than ever before. This has led to a number of new female superstars emerging, and the competition is now tougher than ever.
Another change that has taken place is the move away from traditional pay-per-view events and towards network specials. This has allowed WWE to reach a wider audience, and it means that fans can see more of their favorite superstars on a regular basis.
Finally, the new age of WWE has also seen an increase in the use of social media. Superstars are now able to connect with their fans on a much deeper level, and this has led to some truly amazing moments.
WWE has changed a lot during its history, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The content made back in the day was suitable for the audiences then as it is now. We may miss the old days because we grew up with that content back then and even though everyone warned us not to try it at home, we all did it and that was just a sign of the times. Now, things are different, but that doesn’t mean WWE has lost its magic. It just found a new type of magic for today’s audience.