10 reasons why WWE went PG

Not a good guy, not a bad guy...just the PG guy.

9: Linda McMahon’s political ambitions

Mrs. McMahon’s political ambitions may have changed wrestling forever.

Linda McMahon was one of the most beloved characters of the Attitude Era. However, the era was characterized by several edgy themes, including Trish Stratus getting on her knees, barking like a dog, and subsequently stripping to her underwear. Linda’s opponent-Rob Simmons, capitalized on this, by highlighting this incident during his campaign. While Linda’s team was quick to respond, the damage had already been done. This incident paved the way for what was to become the PG Era.

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