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At the height of the Monday Night War, WWE had to raise their stakes and provide fiercer, more adult-friendly programming. WWE utilized the term "The Attitude Era" to portray this new style of their programming.
Gone were most of the goofy gimmicks seen in the first half of the '90s. Instead, it saw the rise of some of the greatest superstars in WWE history. Steve Austin, Mick Foley, The Rock and Triple H became top-tier talents and the entire McMahon family became part of the show.
The Attitude Era ran from 1997 to 2002. It was followed by the Ruthless Aggression era. Almost two decades since the end of the Attitude Era, one can observe a totally transformed terrain in WWE, with the focus on family entertainment.
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However, some superstars on the current roster could have become a success story in the violent, intense and unpredictable world of The Attitude Era. Here is a list of 5 current members of the WWE roster who contain within themselves the ability to succeed in the Attitude Era.
#5 Former WWE Champion AJ Styles
AJ Styles is a brilliant technician in the ring and professional wrestlers of his level can usually succeed regardless of the necessities of the era. However, Styles also has the requirements sorted.
He could have played the role of an endearing face with whom the spectators would have rallied around, or he could have taken part in a resurgent tag team division, battling the likes of Edge & Christian and The Hardy Boyz.
Unlike the other entries on the list, this is not a far-fetched fantasy. The reigning Raw Tag Team Championship worked for WCW during the tail end of the Attitude Era. Styles even received a WWE tryout, although he did not manage to win a contract.
#4 Former WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens
Much of the Attitude Era saw Stone Cold Steve Austin hitting opponents in WWE left and right with Stone Cold Stunner. On the current roster, Kevin Owens has taken the responsibility of doing the same with down-on-their-luck heels such as Baron Corbin and over-enthusiastic celebrities such as Logan Paul.
Even without his use of Stunner, Owens retains in spades the most vital ingredient of success during the most chaotic period in WWE history: unpredictability. His anti-hero character would have resonated with the audience, or he could have transformed into a full-blown heel, terrifying opponents and audience alike with his vicious antics and dominance in the ring.
#3 Former WWE Champion The Miz
When it comes to the ability to manipulate the audience to his advantage, The Miz is one of the best WWE superstars to do just that. This ability would have made him a surefire success in The Attitude Era when the audience was more energetic than ever. The Miz works best as a cowardly yet dangerous villain, and he could have played the audience to his tunes time after time on Monday Night RAW.
The Miz is, yet again, one of the best WWE superstars in another aspect: meta promos that merge the real and the gimmick. Promo wars with the likes of The Rock, Steve Austin and Chris Jericho would have been iconic, with fans clamoring for the inevitable beatdown of The Miz at the hands of their favorite faces.
#2 Current WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch
The greatest flaw of the Attitude Era lies in WWE's treatment of women. They were rarely provided with the dignity of showcasing their talents in matches, and while the likes of Chyna succeeded in the WWE ring, they were mainly used to titillate viewers. Becky Lynch, however, could have changed that perception.
She is particularly famous for being a no-nonsense powerful competitor who plays to the fans without playing to them. In The Attitude Era, she could have been even more violent in her approach, with more blood and flips of the bird, becoming a female antihero and revamping the visibility of the women's roster.
#1 Reigning WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos
The tag team division of WWE saw a resurgence during The Attitude Era. The likes of The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian wowed the audience with their risk-taking style, and The Usos would have effortlessly fit in the terrain.
The Usos have previously shown their willingness to turn up the volume, such as in their rap battle against The New Day, an aptitude that would assist them to succeed in The Attitude Era.
Rapping during their entrance, either lapping up to or offending the spectators, they could have created quite a fanbase. They are, without a shred of doubt, fantastic in the ring, and whether challenging dangers against The Hardy Boyz or participating in destructive brawls against APA, The Uso's would have emulated their accomplishments in the modern era.
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