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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The Power of Nostalgia


By
Kevin Hunsperger @kevinhunsperger & @my123cents on Twitter Listen to the podcast  Follow my blog with Bloglovin

January 11, 1993-- I remember it well. I was a sophomore in college and ten years into my wrestling fandom. Over Christmas break, I watched the last of the Prime Time Wrestling shows, a program I had enjoyed for about a decade. Now it was time for something new, Monday Night Raw. 

It's hard to believe that was 30 years ago. Now, at 49 years old, I am still a fan, but I still need to become more committed to watching each week. Having cut the cable cord years ago, I have only had a few opportunities to watch Raw live. However, I located a feed of the special anniversary show via TikTok. 

From the opening segment, featuring the face of 80s wrestling, Hulk Hogan, to the final bell with long-time attraction Brock Lesnar, the show was packed with everything a nostalgic fan like me craves. Ric Flair, DX, Kurt Angle, Undertaker, and others. Memories from the past three decades flooded back. My favorite current storyline featuring The Bloodline provided even more entertainment. I can't wait to see how it all plays out, as I've seen plenty of conflicting theories. 

Sometimes fans of the current product frown upon the dusting off of Legends and allowing them to 'humiliate' the existing talent that's there week after week. That was the case with Raw is XXX (30, not pornographic). The Legends were used appropriately and helped give the rub to modern Superstars like Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, the Street Profits, and even LA Knight. 

Sure the latter was choke slammed by the Undertaker, but I still believe that being in the ring with someone the caliber of the Deadman (or Biker in last night's case) goes a long way. These moments provided feel-good moments for fans (I especially enjoyed it after a not-so-great day). 

Even though The Rock, 'Stone Cold,' nor Vince McMahon were there, as many had speculated, I believe Raw is XXX was a great show that flowed well. I'm even more stoked now for Saturday's Royal Rumble and the unpredictability that event will bring. 

What are your thoughts? Let me know!

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  3. I watched the WWE mainly because of the Rock and the Stone Cold. Sure it was 20 years ago and now I'm older...but the new stars are just not appealing to me anymore.

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  8. Wow, this trip down memory lane really hit home! It's incredible how wrestling has evolved over the years, and I can totally relate to that sense of nostalgia. Just like your journey from Prime Time Wrestling to Monday Night Raw, I've also followed the twists and turns of wrestling for years.

    Speaking of nostalgia, it reminds me of the way music has the power to transport us to different times and places. Just like those wrestling legends returning to the ring, hearing an old song can instantly bring back cherished memories. If you're ever in the mood to relive some classic tunes alongside your wrestling memories, you should definitely check out mp3tones.org. It's a treasure trove of music that can take you on a nostalgic journey of its own!

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