5 reasons wrestling was better in the 1980s and 5 it was worse

Worse: Time limit draws were frustrating.

Superstar Billy Graham struggles to escape a chin lock.

Often in the 1980s, a championship match would end in a no contest when the time limit expired. While this was done for a lot of logical reasons, it still could frustrate fans who paid to see a decisive winner.

The time limit draws were meant to preserve the reputation of both men, and create excitement for possible re-matches. Also, many times the championship would be defended in a non-televised match.

While these are good reasons for a time limit draw, it still remains a fact that many fans felt cheated by this frequent trope of 1980s wrestling.