Changes

The breakthrough signing that became the first nationally recognized superstar was [[Hulk Hogan]] who, due to his appearance in Rocky III, had a national recognition that few other wrestlers could manage. Other big named wrestlers were brought in including [[Andre the Giant]].  Superstardom hit paydirt with the production of the first nationwide Pay per view [[Wrestlemania]] in 1985.  Incorporating well known actors such as [[Mr. T]] into the production helped to turn the WWF and Wrestlemania into a mainstream hit.

The breakthrough signing that became the first nationally recognized superstar was [[Hulk Hogan]] who, due to his appearance in Rocky III, had a national recognition that few other wrestlers could manage. Other big named wrestlers were brought in including [[Andre the Giant]].  Superstardom hit paydirt with the production of the first nationwide Pay per view [[Wrestlemania]] in 1985.  Incorporating well known actors such as [[Mr. T]] into the production helped to turn the WWF and Wrestlemania into a mainstream hit.

Allegations of steriod abuse hit the WWF in 1994 as well as sexual harassment claims.  They were a costly public relations nightmare that led to big cuts in salary for the wrestlers and staffs and saw many wrestlers leave to [[Ted Turner]]'s WCW league including Hulk Hogan.

Allegations of steroid abuse hit the WWF in 1994 as well as sexual harassment claims.  They were a costly public relations nightmare that led to big cuts in salary for the wrestlers and staffs and saw many wrestlers leave to [[Ted Turner]]'s WCW league including Hulk Hogan.

"Stone Cold" [[Steve Austin]] rose as a star in the late 1990s in a new edgier era that saw a movement away from family fun to attacking authority, more violence, and swearing.  The WWF and the WCW went more head to head during this time including having competing wrestling shows on Monday nights.   

"Stone Cold" [[Steve Austin]] rose as a star in the late 1990s in a new edgier era that saw a movement away from family fun to attacking authority, more violence, and swearing.  The WWF and the WCW went more head to head during this time including having competing wrestling shows on Monday nights.