Where the players were very proud of their cheapshotting and it was completely legal in many cases. Seems like an entirely different game.

Also with Coach Prime's popularity they would show highlights of him playing Jerry Rich on turf, that blew my mind watching this all time greats play on this carpeted concrete they had back then.

Or watching McMahon get dragged down on the terrible old turf they had back then.

That is why it is easier to side with the players on many negotiations, because it often seems like the owners care way more about profits than players health when decisions are being made.