We recently presented a spirited discussion of passionate wrestling opinions fans would vehemently defend, blending nostalgia, ethics, storytelling, and title aesthetics across wrestling history—from the infamous Montreal Screwjob, iconic WrestleMania moments, title design preferences, to promo prowess comparisons and brand strategy critiques.
Montreal Screwjob: Right or Wrong?
Stone Cold KU argued the Montreal Screwjob, while morally wrong, was a shrewd promoter move by Vince McMahon to protect WWF’s business interests amid Bret Hart’s WCW departure plans. Despite Hart’s offers to drop the title amicably, WWF rushed the controversial finish as a preemptive strike to counter WCW narratives—highlighting a messy blend of ethics and business. The incident remains one of wrestling’s greatest moments, fueling endless content creations and debates.
Most Genuinely Emotional WrestleMania Moment
Melo the Tonberry nostalgically praised the emotionally charged WrestleMania 20 closing between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit, calling it a genuinely heartfelt moment that transcended wrestling bravado despite later tragedies sullying the memory. Others noted WrestleMania 30's Daniel Bryan storyline and Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker’s rivalry as premier storytelling peaks, affirming the event’s ability to fuse drama with athletic spectacle.
WWE Talent & Booking Critiques
Julia Hart’s mishandling in WWE’s American scene drew ire for lackluster booking and chemistry, suggesting her talents deserved better platforms such as Raw. CM Punk’s mic skills were lauded as top five-worthy, yet his ring ability slipped below top 20 status, reflecting a nuanced respect for his charisma and gritty fighting style but recognizing superior in-ring workers currently active.
Title Design Preferences
A divisive take hailed the Ruthless Aggression era WWE title as the greatest belt—simple, classic, and universally timeless with broad wrestler appeal from Brock Lesnar to JBL. Conversely, WrestleJuice hosts expressed love for loud, obnoxious title designs that pop visually, reflecting different tastes balanced between tradition and showmanship.
Brand & Presentation Insights
Discussion covered 205 Live’s original appeal with high-profile cruiserweights (Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander) before creative missteps cooled enthusiasm—highlighting timing/venue challenges like filming before Raw to dead crowds. The Attitude Era’s success earned credit both for Vince Russo’s Crash TV pacing and Bruce Pritchard’s Scratch logo design, symbolizing the gritty rebranding power of the period.
WrestleMania Night One vs. Night Two
Fans agreed that Night Two’s main event (rumored Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes) outranks Night One’s (e.g., CM Punk vs. Braun Breaker) in WWE’s eyes, often favoring older, established stars based on combined years in the business.
