5 least popular WWE booking decisions of the 21st Century

Many fans cite Austin turning heel and siding with McMahon in 2001 as the moment they stopped watching wrestling.
Many fans cite Austin turning heel and siding with McMahon in 2001 as the moment they stopped watching wrestling.

#2 The Rattlesnake sides with McMahon

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The end of WrestleMania X-Seven is seen by many as the end of the Attitude Era.
The end of WrestleMania X-Seven is seen by many as the end of the Attitude Era.

By early 2001, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin had done it all in the WWF.

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A multiple-time World Champion, Royal Rumble winner and WrestleMania main eventer, Austin had literally nothing else to accomplish in the ring.

It was with this in mind that the Rattlesnake decided to turn heel.

Joining the side of longtime-foe Vince McMahon, the story could have been great, but things got in the way.

Most of all, was the fans, who despite WWE's best efforts, simply couldn't boo the Bionic Redneck after so many years adoring him.

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With this in mind, alongside the convoluted InVasion storyline, this isn't just seen as the end of the Attitude Era, but for many, the end of their time watching wrestling.

Though the story has its share of fans, most will agree this was bad for business.

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Edited by Jidonu Mauyon
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