Every time a new generation arrives in WWE, current wrestlers are always inevitably compared with wrestlers of yesteryear by the fanbase, who then fantasy book all kinds of dream matches that they would love to see.

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Today's WWE product and the New Generation Era of the mid 1990s share a lot more in common than people may realize, like both being largely affected by extracurricular events forcing a lot of changes. Both eras are also far from being the most popular, despite being filled with amazing talent across the respective rosters.

10 Dominik Mysterio: Rocky Maivia

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Before The Rock became arguably the biggest star in wrestling and later in Hollywood, he debuted as the happy-go-lucky son of a legendary wrestler, known as Rocky Maivia. However, he was not getting over with the audience as expected and something needed to change urgently.

The same can pretty much be said for Dominik Mysterio nowadays. As someone whose gimmick is nothing but "son of a legend" also, Dominik is struggling to stand out on his own as well, despite having already held a title, much like Rocky Maivia did early on. Can Dominik eventually rise above this like The Rock did in the Attitude Era? Time will tell.

9 Paul Heyman: Jim Cornette

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These two have perfectly been described as similar yet polar opposites. The former applies to where Cornette stood in WWE's New Generation Era, and where Heyman stands in today's WWE.

By the mid '90s, Cornette had managed numerous top wrestlers across the world and was managing the main heel stable at the time, led by then-WWE Champion Yokozuna. Meanwhile, Heyman finds himself currently managing the main antagonist in the promotion, Roman Reigns, as well as his group in The Bloodline, likewise after years of managing elite wrestlers.

8 Sami Zayn: Jeff Jarrett

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Years before becoming a controversial World Champion in WCW and later in TNA, Jeff Jarrett was a constant presence in WWE's Intercontinental Title scene. During his first WWE run, in the New Generation Era, Jarrett was an over-the-top arrogant midcarder capable of having good matches, with a rather interesting fashion choice.

Someone who plays a similar role nowadays is Sami Zayn. The incredibly talented man went from being the purest of babyfaces in NXT, as well as his first couple of years on the main roster, to now being an annoying villain pursuing the Intercontinental Championship. Walking around wearing his own unique clothing too, of course!

7 Drew McIntyre: Bret Hart

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When the COVID-19 pandemic struck worldwide in early 2020, it suddenly changed everyone's life and plans. The crazy world of professional wrestling was definitely not an exception, with WWE hosting the 36th edition of WrestleMania just weeks later in front of nobody. On that night, Drew McIntyre won his first WWE Championship from Brock Lesnar in the main event, thus being given the ball under never-seen circumstances.

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Meanwhile, Bret Hart experienced a similar situation when he won his first WWE Championship in late 1992. After years of muscular monsters reigning supreme in WWE, the company went through very tough times with the steroid trials. The Hitman captained the ship through some troubled waters as a result, decades before the Scotsman did the same.

6 Bobby Lashley: Ron Simmons

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Most people don't realize how similar the careers of Ron Simmons and Bobby Lashley actually are. Firstly, both men have strong backgrounds, with Simmons making it to the NFL after having his number 50 jersey retired in Florida State, while Lashley became a silver and gold medalist at freestyle wrestling while in the army, only missing the 2004 Olympics due to surgery.

In professional wrestling, both are famous for their highly intense, physical and extremely powerful styles, whilst both struggled to showcase their charisma in their rookie years. In the New Generation Era, the former WCW Champion established himself as the leader of the iconic Nation of Domination, while Lashley became the leader of the Hurt Business months before his first WWE Championship victory.

5 Bron Breakker: Scott Steiner

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Despite being the son of the 'Dog Faced Gremlin' Rick Steiner, the style of the current NXT star is more reminiscent of his uncle Scott in the early '90s, before his days rocking the sunglasses, the grey hair and the chainmail as 'Big Poppa Pump', when Scott was still wearing the colorful singlets.

Much like Bron does it today, the young Scott Steiner impressed the world with his sudden and explosive moves, becoming a highlight in WCW as one of the most impressive wrestlers in the world, which continued to happen when he joined WWE in the early stages of the New Generation Era alongside his brother, and Bron Breakker's dad, Rick.

4 Dolph Ziggler: Mr. Perfect

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Ever since the very beginning of his long WWE career, Dolph Ziggler has been compared to a lot of wrestlers, namely Shawn Michaels. When comparing present-day Ziggler with someone from the New Generation Era, however, it can't be anyone else but Mr. Perfect.

By that time, Mr. Perfect's best days were already behind him much like with Ziggler now, with WWE failing to capitalize on many opportunities throughout the years to push him to the top, like they did with Ziggler. Additionally, their bumping skills are unmatched and both possess the ability to elevate anyone standing across from them in the squared circle.

3 MVP: Ted DiBiase

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MVP was billed as a coveted free agent even before making his WWE SmackDown debut in 2006, spending weeks negotiating the "largest contract in WWE history" with GM Teddy Long on television. In other words, he was the 'Million Dollar Man' of his generation, portraying a rich gimmick similar to the one Ted DiBiase successfully did in the late '80s and early '90s.

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When MVP made his WWE return in early 2020, he did so as a manager, accompanying a number of wrestlers apart of his stable, The Hurt Business. That's exactly the role Ted DiBiase had in the New Generation Era, with the retired heel managing the members of his Million Dollar Corporation group, which included King Kong Bundy, Bam Bam Bigelow, Sycho Sid, Steve Austin and more. The stable prominently feuded with The Undertaker for nearly a year.

2 Kevin Owens: Owen Hart

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It's no secret that Kevin Owens is a huge Owen Hart fan, having admittedly chosen his current ring name as a tribute to the great late Owen Hart, as well as naming his son Owen for the same reason. The association doesn't stop there, however.

On-screen, Owens displays unique sarcastic charisma resembling 'The King Of Harts', while also being extremely talented inside the ropes and showing tremendous versatility, playing both the face and heel roles effectively like Owen could. Furthermore, both are known for being dedicated family men outside the ring.

1 Goldberg: The Ultimate Warrior

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In his prime, The Ultimate Warrior was unquestionably one of the biggest stars in wrestling, leaving a huge mark on the business and inspiring a legion of little Warriors all over the world. The same applies to Goldberg, who debuted in WCW a decade later and climbed to the top of the mountain in short order.

When Warrior returned to WWE during the New Generation Era in 1996, it didn't feel the same. The mystique wasn't there anymore and, unlike other notable examples, Warrior felt like someone from a bygone era whose shtick didn't work anymore. Likewise, Goldberg has felt the same in his recent returns. His squashes are not impressive as they once were, namely because he's not as explosive as he once was, and he just doesn't fit in anymore.