10 Reasons The Kane That Debuted In 1997 Is Way Cooler Than Today's

2. The Booking

In 1997 and 1998, Kane was booked exactly how a force of nature such as himself should be. He tore through the competition, dominating every Superstar he shared the ring with. No one was safe and everyone paid dearly if they dared step up to confront him. Like The Undertaker, the character was protected at every turn. Never was he booked to look weak. Kane was booked with respect. Over the years that have followed, Kane has been booked as everything from a comedy figure to an over-hyped enhancement talent. He has lost matches to the likes of Renee Dupree, Matt Hardy, Kofi Kingston and Carlito, despite being presented as this demonic Superstar capable of destroying any and everything in his path. He has even hugged other Superstars and dressed up as a waiter at a diner for a few laughs. Whatever the case may be, he has been devalued to tremendously over the years. Should he have remained a dominant force that rarely uses? For a while, yes. Every character needs to evolve and change, that is no secret. But the way Kane has evolved and adapted has done more damage to the sanctity of the character than anything.