3 WWE Attitude Era-like moments Triple H gave us in 2024

The Attitude Era was a memorable time to be a WWE fan, and Triple H has given us some flashbacks of the company's golden period on live TV. In the Vince McMahon Era, the promotion had taken a more PG approach to appeal to the younger fan base.

This explains the heights ''Super Cena'' achieved in his prime, the lack of blood, and the carefully curated promos until 2022.

However, The Game has given the roster more freedom, which has added a natural touch to WWE programming. Simultaneously, this has resulted in many non-PG-like moments that bring back memories of The Attitude Era.

Here's a look at three WWE Attitude Era-like moments Triple H gave us in 2024:

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#3. Paul Heyman's WWE Hall of Fame Induction speech

WrestleMania weekend took place in Philadelphia this year. Triple H decided it was time for Paul Heyman, The Father of ECW, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the city where his brand of professional wrestling flourished.

The eventual induction speech was memorable. Roman Reigns inducted his Wiseman into the Hall of Fame. Stephanie McMahon was in attendance in her ECW attire, and many "extreme" legends like The Dudley Boyz and Rob Van Dam were in attendance.

Heyman's entire speech was non-PG. It took him less than a few seconds to drop the "f-bomb." He also name-dropped Brock Lesnar, who was scrapped from plans following the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon. The former Wiseman of The Bloodline also claimed that Stephanie married the wrong Paul.

Towards the end of his speech, Heyman donned his iconic trenchcoat. The Father of ECW claimed that the brand's spirit never died, asking the critics to "s*** his d***!"

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#2. The Rock viciously assaults and insults Cody Rhodes on RAW (March 25, 2024)

The Road to WrestleMania XL was pivoted to Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns from The Rock vs. The Big Dog due to heavy backlash from fans, or in The People's Champ's words, "Cody Crybabies!"

The Great One was upset by the turn of events, and he turned heel. For weeks, the Hollywood star would insult, often comedically, Rhodes and his fans. However, The Final Boss never got physical. But that changed painfully on the March 25 episode of WWE RAW.

The Rock made an unannounced appearance earlier on the show but said or did nothing, leaving Rhodes and fans confused. In the closing minutes of RAW, The Brahma Bull attacked The American Nightmare backstage, blasted his head with a trash can, and forced him out of the Allstate Arena.

The Hollywood megastar infamously dropped the f-bomb when he warned Rhodes of the consequences of "f***ing with The Final Boss!" The Rock whipped the fan favorite and left him in a heap of blood, closing a segment WWE fans wouldn't have seen in the PG-Era.

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#1 Rhea Ripley licks Dominik Mysterio on RAW (July 22, 2024)

The Dominik Mysterio-Rhea Ripley-Liv Morgan love triangle has been one of the most compelling acts on TV for months. The WWE Women's World Champion has romantically pursued Dom Dom for months, but the younger Mysterio finally made his choice on RAW this week.

Dirty Dom rejected Morgan and reaffirmed his loyalty to Ripley, whom he lovingly calls "Mami." The Eradicator was more than pleased with her Latino Heat's actions, as she licked his cheeks soon after he broke Morgan's heart.

This would certainly not have rolled in the PG-Era, but things are different in the Triple H regime, allowing WWE to take more adult-themed measures in romance storylines.