The formula has changed. In the 80's, guys like Henning would threaten the face's title run but never win, or win and only hold onto it for a short while for either the face to recapture it or the new face champ to come in and take it. Back then, you had to have 'the smile' to be a longterm champ in the WWF. The shades of grey and Austin's anti-hero persona changed that. I agree with Nowhereman. I think the era of larger than life champs like Hogan are gone and replaced with the underdog fighting for the impossible win.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."
