5 Reasons why the audience is to blame for WWE's decline

2- They want the Attitude Era

Fans want wrestling to remain as “real” as the Attitude Era

When WWE changed their viewer rating to PG-13, it changed how fans perceived the company and its programming. More than likely, it was viewed and still is viewed as a bit soft. Fans want to see salacious segments, swearing on camera and crotch-chopping at its finest.

WWE created this aura of stepping over the line – taking chances, allowing fans to think cheating and rule breaking was ok. Then the era went away. There was a softer side of the business. Fans today may tune in, but they want the raging hormone that is wrestling to break out again.