If they had to choose, the late 90s would probably be a WWE hardcore fans’ favorite time. It is the most popular era of all time in WWE. The Attitude Era laid the foundation of the WWE universe today. But, in 2008 the company changed its format to PG Era, which disappointed many fans.

Back in 2008, WWE decided to make the product more family-friendly to boost its ratings by bringing kids-friendly content. The earlier days of the WWE were full of extreme violence and blood. It was at that time when the show became a pop culture reference among adults.

Vince McMahon was rumored to be bringing back the old wrestling format just prior to his sudden departure from the WWE. Dave Meltzer pointed out on a YouTube channel that the show would become TV-14 again.

He said, “We know it’s something that’s been discussed and it’s something that’s probably happening. […] First of all, the memo tells you that, that was the idea at the moment and the only thing that they are trying to figure out is when to do and how to explain it to the public and all that. But once McMahon said it, it’s almost like we’re acknowledging that it’s happening soon.”

Bad news for the fans of WWE

The rumors came to an end when Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that the company has no plans to change its format. Stephanie McMahon may have been behind the same, according to veteran sports reporter Dave Meltzer. “I mean, it was planned. And I think it’s the new regime and that could be Stephanie instead of Vince. You know Vince maybe was considering it. Stephanie’s thing is, you know we don’t need it. And they don’t,” said Meltzer.

Meltzer stated that it may be the shift in the power that canceled the plan of the show going to TV-14 again. The fans were excited when the rumors of the Raw going TV-14 again broke out. It seems like the fans will have to wait for some more time until they can see an old version of the show again.

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The elements that made the Attitude Era the most memorable one in the history of WWE are missing from today’s product. Do you think it’s time for the company to go back to its roots? Let us know in the comments.

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