One of the primary complaints I hear from wrestling fans is the current PG format. There are a ton of carry-over fans who were raised during the Attitude Era and they feel things should revert back to those old, edgier, more provocative ways. While I'm the first to admit, I enjoyed the Attitude Era, I also recognize that things change and an era as brass as that era was never expected to last forever.
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There are those who continue to profess that the current PG format will not last and that it is hurting the product, more than helping it. For those who feel this way, I would challenge you to simply open your eyes and take a non-bias look around. Things are not as bad as you may think. In fact, the product is actually thriving. One of the primary reasons why things are doing so well is the leadership and contributions of Cena himself.
For nearly two decades now, John Cena has made his way to the ring, performed at the highest level and he has done so while remaining a positive role model to the young fans that the PG era does, in fact, cater to. You can say what you will about Cena, but you would be foolish to question his work ethic or his moral compass.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.