Okay, so the other day I got thinking about old WWF Attitude Era stuff. Specifically, the whole Vince McMahon and Sable storyline popped into my head. It’s one of those things you remember being kinda wild back then, and I wanted to sort of retrace my steps on how I remembered it and what stood out.
First thing I did was just try and recall the basic points. My memory served up images of Vince being this over-the-top, kinda creepy boss character towards Sable. It wasn’t subtle, you know? That was the whole point back then, pushing boundaries.
Digging Through the Memories
So, I started there. What were the key moments? I remembered:
- Vince’s weird obsession with Sable, almost treating her like property.
- Sable getting massively popular, partly because of, and partly despite, this angle.
- The power dynamic stuff, which felt uncomfortable even mixed in with all the wrestling action.
- Her eventual split or defiance against Vince, though the details were fuzzy.
My next step was trying to pinpoint specific segments or matches. I didn’t go digging for exact dates or show numbers, more like trying to visualize the scenes. I mentally scrolled through promos where Vince would lay down the law, or moments where Sable would use her popularity to get one over on him or his corporation guys. I remembered the Playboy cover reveal being a big part of it all, tied into the storyline.
I spent some time just thinking about how that whole thing was presented. It was pure Attitude Era – shock value, blurring lines, playing on real-world dynamics but cranking them up to 11. You had the owner of the company deeply involved in this very personal, kinda sleazy storyline on screen.
Putting it in Context (My Process)
Then I moved on to reflecting on it. How did it actually work as a storyline? It definitely got people talking. Sable became a huge star. Vince solidified his Mr. McMahon character as this ultimate evil boss. So, mission accomplished for them, I guess?
But watching clips in my head, or remembering the vibe, it hits different now. You see the manipulation, the way Sable’s character was often positioned. Back then, it was just part of the crazy show. Now, looking back through that lens, it’s a bit jarring. My ‘practice’ here was really about comparing the then-and-now feeling about it.
I didn’t write anything down formally, just kinda let these thoughts and memories bubble up. Sorted through the big beats of the angle, recalled the key players’ roles, and then spent time processing how it felt back then versus how the memory feels now. It’s interesting how time changes your perspective on these things you just accepted as entertainment years ago. That whole Vince and Sable chapter was definitely a unique, and pretty controversial, part of wrestling history.
