10 Questions Stephanie McMahon Must Answer In Her Autobiography

3. Do You Put Any Stock In Criticism Of Your Booking?

Stephanie may have joined the on-screen roster in 1999, but she continued to work behind the scenes, as well. In the early 2000s, she started as part of WWE's creative team, and in 2002, she was made Director of Creative Writing. In 2006, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of Creative Writing, and the next year, she became Executive Vice President of Creative. Finally, in 2013, she transitioned into her current role as Chief Brand Officer.

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Needless to say, the years from 2002 to 2013 weren't the best for the company in terms of storylines or success. WWE struggled to find an identity in the post-Attitude Era years, with the promotion consistently shedding fans over the next decade. The product was frequently criticized by fans and journalists, and (unfairly or not), Stephanie was perceived as the responsible party. There was even a sexist tone to the hate - Triple H was seen as the conniving politician who managed to capture title after title, while Stephanie was the inept writer who let it happen.

How did all of those nasty words make Stephanie feel? Did she just let it roll off her back, or was it more difficult than that? Let's hope she explains her mindset at the time.

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