"The Renaissance Era" is the current era?

[HIM]

I've heard some people say this prior to Cody but him saying it here puts a big spotlight on it.

"I’ve heard it coined as the Renaissance Era, and I really like that outlook on it," Cody Rhodes told Fox News Digital. "For me, as a wrestler, I’m most excited that we no longer have to stand in the shadow of the Attitude Era because of the last two years we’ve done better business than they ever did — and they did exceptional, unbelievable, amazing business. I’m only making comparisons on a black and white level, dollars and cents, in terms of what WWE’s been able to do over the last two years.

"I mentioned Renaissance because of all the things we’re trying, the changing of the programming and also the characters. They now appeal differently. Every year has its signature thing. There was Hulkamania — eat your vitamins and say your prayers. There was the Attitude Era — the (Jerry) Springer-type crash TV. Now, we have a more, reach-across-the-aisle and connect-to-the-audience-type relatable superstars. We still have larger than life, no doubt, but that’s all going into this very, like I said, Renaissance Era."

[Feargus McReddit]

The Renaissance Era always came off as a dumb name not only because it's always weird when people name eras for stuff that's still ongoing but also, whilst the Attitude Era was named because it was shedding the cartoon-style past of the 80s and mid 90s, Renaissance Era screams "We used to be shit but we're good now" which I don't think is the intention but it really comes off that way.

[Soultastic]

Apr 4, 2024 11:19:48 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

The Renaissance Era always came off as a dumb name not only because it's always weird when people name eras for stuff that's still ongoing but also, whilst the Attitude Era was named because it was shedding the cartoon-style past of the 80s and mid 90s, Renaissance Era screams "We used to be shit but we're good now" which I don't think is the intention but it really comes off that way.

Yeah but it's also true tho.

[Feargus McReddit]

Apr 4, 2024 11:59:04 GMT -5 Soultastic said:

Yeah but it's also true tho.

But you don't want to put that out there! It'd be like if the Attitude Era was called the "This isn't your Dad's pro wrestling" era.

[thechase]

So do they paint strippers?

[Soultastic]

Apr 4, 2024 12:05:43 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

Apr 4, 2024 11:59:04 GMT -5 Soultastic said:

Yeah but it's also true tho.

But you don't want to put that out there! It'd be like if the Attitude Era was called the "This isn't your Dad's pro wrestling" era.

In other words:

[A Platypus Rave is Correct]

Apr 4, 2024 12:13:42 GMT -5 Soultastic said:

Apr 4, 2024 12:05:43 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

But you don't want to put that out there! It'd be like if the Attitude Era was called the "This isn't your Dad's pro wrestling" era.

In other words:

its the same logic as it being the New generation, and not the almost bankrupt era.

[The Heartbreak TWERK]

What do we call the era when Triple H said I was the Authority and then took none of my ideas?

My pitch is it was The Liar's Era.

[Soultastic]

Apr 4, 2024 12:27:27 GMT -5 A Platypus Rave is Correct said:

Apr 4, 2024 12:13:42 GMT -5 Soultastic said:

In other words:

its the same logic as it being the New generation, and not the almost bankrupt era.

The "Damn we really shouldn't have let Cody go" Era.

[Renslayer]

If this somehow leads to beyonce showing up on wwe programming, sign me the f*** up!

[Lizuka #BLM]

I feel like the Attitude Era is kind of a weird blip that's impossible to actually pin down the real start or end of in the first place and past that pretty much every attempt to put the time period neatly in some specific box ever since has been forced and meaningless.

[Feargus McReddit]

Apr 4, 2024 12:27:27 GMT -5 A Platypus Rave is Correct said:

Apr 4, 2024 12:13:42 GMT -5 Soultastic said:

In other words:

its the same logic as it being the New generation, and not the almost bankrupt era.

That’s a much better analogy! Especially since they also named it before it even really started!

[MrElijah]

Apr 4, 2024 12:52:21 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

Apr 4, 2024 12:27:27 GMT -5 A Platypus Rave is Correct said:

its the same logic as it being the New generation, and not the almost bankrupt era.

That’s a much better analogy! Especially since they also named it before it even really started!

Honestly the last 5 Years can be called Dusty's "Fault" because the biggest stars in Wrestling(Cody, Roman, Mox, Becky, Charlotte, Banks/Mone, Seth) can be tied directly to Rhodes somehow. And that's not even including the hand in helping talents like Bray, Big E, Finn, Kevin Owens, Bayley, Sami, etc.

[Perd]

I’m just glad that the crowd is hot for almost everything. Really adds to my enjoyment of the show.

[Limity (BLM)]

Reminds me of that great photo shoot picture when so many new (to WWE) stars were all champions. Granted it lasted like two weeks, but it was such a cool visual, and gave one a sense of real change.

[Bo Rida]

Apr 4, 2024 11:19:48 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

The Renaissance Era always came off as a dumb name not only because it's always weird when people name eras for stuff that's still ongoing but also, whilst the Attitude Era was named because it was shedding the cartoon-style past of the 80s and mid 90s, Renaissance Era screams "We used to be shit but we're good now" which I don't think is the intention but it really comes off that way.

Yeah the attitude Era had a new look, feel, style, wrestlers, format etc
From the outside it doesn't seem to be anything particularly new these days, it's just done better and without Vince's direct influence. Wm is mostly featuring long established wrestlers. It'll still feel familiar to people that haven't followed in 5, maybe even 10 years.

The only real exception I'm aware of is Logan Paul and a prime logo on the mat. That would feel out of place before covid.

[A Little Doo Doo]

It's actually the Wrenaissance Era.

[4real]

I don’t like that name how about:

The Chelsea Green era
The Hater era
The Deadbeat Dad era
The Finish the Story era
The YEET era
The No Vince era
The Jacy Jayne saves Chase U era

[UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm]

I understand Greek philosophy and mythology is super big right now but this is too far. Socrates is the BIG DAWG

[Fade]

Apr 4, 2024 11:19:48 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

The Renaissance Era always came off as a dumb name not only because it's always weird when people name eras for stuff that's still ongoing but also, whilst the Attitude Era was named because it was shedding the cartoon-style past of the 80s and mid 90s, Renaissance Era screams "We used to be shit but we're good now" which I don't think is the intention but it really comes off that way.

That’s exactly why it works! Lol

Apr 4, 2024 12:05:43 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

Apr 4, 2024 11:59:04 GMT -5 Soultastic said:

Yeah but it's also true tho.

But you don't want to put that out there! It'd be like if the Attitude Era was called the "This isn't your Dad's pro wrestling" era.

..that was the sentiment underneath it though. That’s ..why it worked lol

Anyway, OP - you read my mind. I saw Cody say it in that recent clip, and he’s said it before, but for some reason I had the same thought: That’s what it is. It’s kind of perfect. I think it’ll go down as just the HHH era but it’s quite the appropriate name.