Stone Cold Steve Austin Draws a Detailed Comparison Between the Attitude and the Modern Era Labelling It as a “Double-Edged Sword”

Stone Cold Steve Austin is arguably one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. Austin’s rivalry with Vince McMahon during the late 1990s was a pivotal point in WWE’s history. It is often argued that this rivalry ignited the attitude era, one of the most significant eras in pro wrestling history. However, with time there have come multiple changes in the aspect of pro wrestling. From a vivid change in gimmicks to storylines to even wrestling styles, pro wrestling has changed a lot in the past 2o to 25 years.

Recently, Stone Cold Steve Austin in an interview with Forbes, spoke about the major differences in wrestling from the attitude era, and the modern era. He spoke in detail about how things have changed from what they used to be.

Instead of hating modern wrestling, Austin understood the change in dynamics and explained how these changes are required. However, he spoke on the pros and cons of both eras and painted a clear picture of differences while staying on the neutral side of the debate.

What differences did Stone Cold Steve Austin claim while comparing the modern era and the attitude era in WWE?

The Attitude era is one of the most significant time periods in wrestling. It started and changed the entire game for WWE, from defeating WCW in the Monday Night Ratings War to turning WWE into an international sensation.

During his interview with Forbes, Austin praised modern-day wrestling and said, “The performance level has sped up so much, and the guys and gals are doing so much incredible stuff. It’s absolutely unbelievable.” He further claimed, “These days, even though if I look at Attitude Era stuff, I look like I’m in slow motion watching what these superstars today are doing with better cameras and just better athletes.”

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However, Austin believed that the superstars in the current era do much more than required, and this acts as a double-edged sword. He said, “I think there’s too much being done. It’s kind of like a double-edged sword.”

However, he also praised the modern-era superstars. The 58-year-old said, “I love the product, I love reality based storylines and I think the men and women that are participating in it today are much better athletes.”

The athletes now are much fitter and more athletic, than their peers 30 years ago. Wrestling has changed a lot and will change further down the line. However, each era had its own aura, with the Attitude Era being a little too special.

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Which is your favorite era in wrestling? Let us know in the comments.