5 Reasons WWE's Attitude Era was overrated

#2 Technical wrestling was almost non-existent

Triple H and The Rock form a temporary alliance against the Big Show.

Before, we mentioned that the WWE did away with the archaic rule that pro wrestlers were not allowed to strike with a closed fist.

This was done to make wrestling seem more 'realistic.' The emphasis on punching and kicking also led to a de-emphasis on the more technical aspects of pro wrestling. Other than finishers, there were few technical wrestling holds utilized in many of the Attitude Era matches.

As great as The Rock was as an entertainer, his move-set in the ring was rather limited. It was considered a big deal when he added the Sharpshooter to his repertoire, especially in light of how few technical moves he would perform. Likewise, talented technicians like Triple H relied more on punches and stomps than inside cradles or schoolboy roll-ups to get the win.