A&E Legends Wwe: The Greatest Of All Time

The A&E network will be airing a new special called “Legends WWE: The Greatest Of All Time” on Sunday, December 20 at 9:00 pm ET.

A&E’s WWE Legends: The Greatest of All Time

A&E’s WWE Legends: The Greatest of All Time celebrates the biggest and brightest stars in WWE history. This star-studded event features special appearances by some of the biggest names in WWE, including John Cena, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and more.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is one of the most famous and recognizable wrestlers in the world. He was born Terry Gene Bollea in 1953 in Augusta, Georgia. He began his wrestling career in the late 1970s, and by the early 1980s, he was one of the biggest stars in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He won the WWF Championship six times, as well as the WCW Championship six times. He is also a one-time AWA Heavyweight Champion. Hulk Hogan is one of only two men (the other being Bret Hart) to have held all three major titles in professional wrestling.

In 1984, Hulk Hogan starred in the film “Suburban Commando”. He also had a successful television show on NBC called “Hogan Knows Best” which ran for four seasons. In recent years, he has returned to WWE as both an on-screen performer and an executive.

The Rock

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is one of the most accomplished WWE Superstars of all time. A third-generation wrestler, The Rock first entered the WWE in 1996 and quickly rose to prominence, winning his first WWE Championship in 1998. He went on to win a total of 10 WWE Championships, as well as the Intercontinental and Tag Team Championships. He is also a two-time Royal Rumble winner and was named the “Most Popular Superstar of the Year” a record six times. After taking a hiatus from wrestling in 2004, he made a triumphant return to the ring in 2011 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin (born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964), better known by his ring name “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, is an American actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler who is signed to a legends contract for WWE. Austin enjoyed a successful career as “The Rattlesnake” in WWE from 1996 to 2003, during which time he became one of the most popular wrestlers in history. He is widely regarded as the biggest star of WWE’s Attitude Era. A versatile performer, Austin’s character could be played as either a face or heel, and he won multiple titles within the company including six WWF/E Championships and the WCW Television Championship.

The Attitude Era

The Attitude Era was one of the most controversial, unpredictable, and exciting periods in WWE history. It was a time when edgy, provocative programming pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on television. The Attitude Era was also a time when some of the greatest WWE Superstars ever competed. In this article, we will take a look at the Attitude Era and some of the WWE Legends who made it great.

The birth of the Attitude Era

In the fall of 1997, WWE was in dire straits. The company was struggling in the ratings against WCW, who had built up a huge lead with their successful nWo storyline. WWE was also hemorrhaging money due to their expensive talent contracts and live event business. In order to survive, WWE had to make some drastic changes.

One of those changes was the introduction of the Attitude Era. This was a time when WWE began to push the envelope with their content, using edgier and more controversial storylines and language. This new approach helped WWE regain its lost ground against WCW and eventually led to them winning the ratings war.

The Attitude Era is often considered to be one of the greatest periods in WWE history, as it produced some of the most iconic moments and superstars in the company’s history.

The Monday Night Wars

Monday Night Wars refers to the period of intense competition between World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the late 1990s. The two companies competed for ratings, athletes, and storylines, ultimately resulting in increased popularity for both brands.

The Monday Night Wars began in 1995 when WCW debuted its flagship show, Monday Nitro, on TNT. The following year, WWE launched its own Monday night program, Raw Is War, on the USA Network. For the next five years, the two companies engaged in a ratings war which saw each brand try to one-up the other in terms of viewership.

The competition between WCW and WWE was not only good for business but also resulted in some of the most iconic moments in professional wrestling history. These include “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s belligerent attitude on Raw Is War, the nWo’s takeover of WCW, and the debut of D-Generation X.

The Monday Night Wars finally came to an end in 2001 when WWE acquired WCW. Since then, WWE has remained the dominant force in professional wrestling and has helped to shape the Attitude Era.

The Attitude Era’s impact on WWE

The Attitude Era is widely regarded as the most successful and popular period in WWE history. The Era began in late 1997 and ended in mid-2002, During this time, WWE’s primary competition was from WCW, who were winning the ratings war for 83 consecutive weeks. The turning point came when WWE introduced Stone Cold Steve Austin, who became the most popular wrestler in the company’s history. Other major stars of the era include The Rock, Triple H, Mankind, Kurt Angle, and Edge. The Attitude Era is also notable for its increase in adult content, which led to the creation of WWE’s adult-oriented programming on Spike TV, known as “SmackDown!”.

The Ruthless Aggression Era

The Ruthless Aggression Era was a time in WWE when the product was at its hottest. The Attitude Era had come to an end, and WWE was looking to start a new chapter. The company brought in a lot of fresh talent, and the fans were behind it. The matches were hardcore, the storylines were interesting, and the characters were over the top.

The rise of Ruthless Aggression

The Ruthless Aggression Era was a time of change for WWE. The sports-entertainment landscape would never be the same after the launch of WWE SmackDown on Thursday nights, and Superstars like Brock Lesnar and The Rock would go on to achieve crossover success in Hollywood.

But while the world around WWE was changing, one thing remained constant: Raw was WWE’s flagship program, and the Monday Night Wars were still raging.

In order to keep pace with its competition, WWE needed to get ruthless. And that’s exactly what it did.

Gone were the days of family-friendly entertainment; WWE’s programming now featured edgier content that better reflected the interests of its growing adult audience. The Attitude Era may have been full of controversy, but it also produced some of the most popular Superstars and most unforgettable moments in WWE history.

And while the Ruthless Aggression Era may have come to an end with the launch of WWE NXT in 2010, its impact is still felt today.

The fall of WCW

By the late 1990s, WCW had established itself as the dominant professional wrestling company in the world, thanks in part to its success in the Monday Night Wars with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). However, behind the scenes, WCW was in turmoil due to mismanagement by its parent company, Turner Broadcasting. In 2000, Turner was bought by Time Warner, and WCW was placed within Time Warner’s newly created division, AOL Time Warner. As a result of the merger, WCW began to experience financial difficulties and was forced to make cuts in both its budget and its roster.

In 2001, AOL Time Warner announced that it was looking to sell WCW. In January 2001, Vince McMahon’s WWF officially acquired WCW from AOL Time Warner. The sale brought an end to the Monday Night Wars and made the WWF once again the dominant professional wrestling company in the world.

The Ruthless Aggression Era’s impact on WWE

The Ruthless Aggression Era was a time of change and growth for WWE. New superstars were taking the place of legends, and the company was expanding its reach with the establishment of new brands. This era saw the rise of some of WWE’s most popular superstars, including John Cena, Batista, and Brock Lesnar. It was also a time of controversial storylines and moments, such as the “Montreal Screwjob” and the formation of the nWo in WCW. The Ruthless Aggression Era came to an end with WWE’s purchase of WCW in 2001, but its impact is still felt today.

The PG Era

The PG Era was a time of change for the WWE. The company had to adjust to the new reality of the TV landscape and the need to be more family friendly. This meant toning down the violence and language, and increasing the focus on storylines and characters. While this may have turned some fans off, it also created some of the most iconic moments and superstars in WWE history.

The rise of the PG Era

In 2002, WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) began broadcasting its flagship show, “Raw,” on the Spike TV cable network. The following year, WWE launched its first ever reality show, “Tough Enough,” which followed a group of aspiring wrestlers as they underwent training and basic tryouts in hopes of becoming professional wrestlers.

In an effort to appeal to a wider audience and lure in new fans, WWE toned down the graphic violence and adult content that had defined its product for much of the 1990s. This change in direction became known as the “PG Era.”

The PG Era saw WWE become more family-friendly and focused on entertainment rather than competition. This was evident in the introduction of new characters and storylines, as well as an increased emphasis on tag team wrestling and multi-person matches.

While the PG Era was initially successful in attracting new fans, it eventually ran its course and WWE began to lose some of its older, more hardcore fans. In an effort to win back these fans, WWE gradually began to reintroduce some of the more adult content that had been absent during the PG Era.

The fall of the Attitude Era

The fall of the Attitude Era is often considered to be the result of WWE’s move to a more family friendly product following the Superstar shake-up in 2002. This saw the company move away from the edgy and controversial content that had made it so popular with older fans in favor of a more kid-friendly product. This change in direction was compounded by the success of WWE’s rival promotion, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), which was able to capitalise on WWE’s shift in tone by continuing to produce edgier and more adult-oriented programming.

The fall of the Attitude Era is also often attributed to the real-life backstage problems that plagued WWE during this time period. These problems included the death of WCW, which left WWE as the only major player in the professional wrestling market; the collapse of ECW, which left WWE with no major competition; and the outbreak of the World Trade Center attacks, which led to a downturn in interest in professional wrestling.

Despite these backstage problems, there are many who believe that the Attitude Era would have eventually come to an end even if these problems had never arisen. This is because, as WWE grew larger and more successful, it began to appeal to a wider range of fans; fans who were less interested in edgy and hardcore content and more interested in entertainment and escapism. This change in fan base led to a change in WWE’s booking philosophies, which ultimately resulted in the Attitude Era coming to an end.

The PG Era’s impact on WWE

The PG Era in WWE is often cited as the beginning of the company’s decline in popularity. While it’s true that the company did experience a dip in ratings during this time, it’s also important to remember that WWE was facing stiff competition from other entertainment companies during this time. The PG Era also coincided with the rise of the internet, which made it easier for fans to find alternatives to WWE programming.

There are a number of factors that led to WWE’s decline in popularity during the PG Era. One of the primary problems was that WWE was catering to a younger audience, which turned off many of its older, more loyal fans. Additionally, WWE was unable to keep up with the changing times and failed to adapt to the rise of mixed martial arts (MMA). finally, many wrestlers who were popular during the Attitude Era left WWE, which created a void that was difficult to fill.

Despite the difficulties it faced during the PG Era, WWE has rebounded in recent years and is once again one of the most popular entertainment companies in the world.