WWE: 18 Most Important Decisions In History Of WrestleMania

8. Austin Turns Heel - WrestleMania 17

WWF business was still hot as 2001 rolled around, exemplified by the fact Vince managed to acquire his competition WCW. Still, the chairman felt it necessary to shake his product up, and had a huge decision in mind for WrestleMania 17 €” turn StoneCold Steve Austin heel. It's one of those decisions Vince must look back on and regret. It's included on this list because it's importance can't be denied, it effectively killed the Attitude Era. Austin has since stated he wish he had called an audible on the night and stunnered McMahon. What ended up going down was the worst conceived heel turn ever, Austin in his home state of Texas was cheered like a hero despite McMahon helping him beat Rock with a vicious chair assault. The ramifications of this decision meant the WWF was never the same again.