83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff
Since 1984 every wrestling promoter has tried to beat Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation unsuccessfully… except one, Eric Bischoff. From a "C-Team Announcer" to the President of WCW, Eric did it all! The nWo, Monday Night Nitro, and most importantly beating Vince not once, but 83 times in a row! Hear all about it on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson!
Episodes
On this weeks episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by hall of famer John Layfield to give their LIVE reactions to TNA's debut on AMC. The team is also joined by Wrestling News Update contributor Raj Giri to deep dive into all the latest news and notes happening in professional wrestling.
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Easy E is officially in the hot seat for a no-holds-barred Ask Eric Anything! Eric Bischoff fields your questions on everything from professional wrestling to real life, diving into fascinating "what if" scenarios like what if WCW Monday Nitro never happened? He also reveals who Hulk Hogan wanted to face in his final match and weighs in on where Chris Jericho's next cha...
On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson look back at some of Eric's most talked-about Top 5 lists, diving deep into the moments that defined — and sometimes derailed — WCW Monday Nitro. Eric ranks his Top 5 all-time favorite Nitro matches, debating where Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Bill Goldberg lands, which classic cruiserweight show-stealers make the cut, whether the very first Nitro match — Brian Pill...
On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at 2025 and break down the year's biggest GOOD and BAD moments in professional wrestling. What did Eric see as a major miss — and how does he think it could have been avoided? Er...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad break down John Cena's final match and the fan backlash that followed. Did Eric feel the criticism was justified, or was it completely blown out of proportion? Eric also weighs in on Gunther's standing in the WWE Universe after his win over Cena and what kind of real HEAT Gunther is feeling right now.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the impact and legacy of John Cena. The guys also take a deep dive into if the WWE fumbled Cena's last run in the company. All that plus, Raj Giri joins the show to break down all the latest news and notes happening in professional wrestling.
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On this special LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff is on the mic breaking down the biggest story in entertainment and wrestling, Netflix's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. Raj Giri joins the conversation to share his insight on the deal and what it could mean for the industry, along with all the other major headlines from this week in professional wrestling.
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad unload a jam-packed slate of headlines, controversy, and classic WCW insight. Eric dives into the return of the super cards concept and shares his unfiltered thoughts on Bret Hart's latest barrage of bombastic statements, including what Bret got right—and what he absolutely didn't. The guys also address Dave Meltzer labeling Eric a "grifter," with Bisch...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad rewind 30 years to revisit the very first time Sting went one-on-one with Hulk Hogan on WCW Monday Nitro! Was this match a glimpse into the future of the company? And did Hogan's all-black gear hint that...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad hand over the keys to the show for a special Ask Eric Anything edition! For nearly three hours, Eric answers your questions on anything and everything. He tackles topics like whether TKO will erase Vince McMahon's legacy, if he could ever work under Triple H in today's WWE, and...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad revisit the unforgettable episode of Monday Nitro where the fans booked the main event! Eric shares his thoughts on this bold experiment and how it helped shape fan interaction in professional wrestling for years to come.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to unpack the creative chaos in WCW following Halloween Havoc 1995! The Giant is the new World Champion, Jimmy Hart's turned heel, Lex Luger's gone bad — so what the heck is going on? Eric breaks down the thought process behind the wild character shifts and storyli...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to Monday night for a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro! Eric shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the infamous Yeti came to be — and who was responsible for the hilariously unforgettable idea. Then, Massive Heat host Raj Giri...
On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at some of Eric's most talked-about Top 5 lists! From the greatest members of the nWo to his most infamous WCW firings, Eric revisits his picks and the stories behind them — and you get to decide if he made the right calls. It's a fun, reflective, and revealing trip down memory lane on
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to discuss how WCW's talent roster was evolving during the development of Monday Nitro. Eric opens up about why he found it difficult to trust one particular talent hire and the lessons he learned from that experience. The guys also break down Eric's Top 5 reasons why the WCW Invasion in WWE was a ...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to revisit a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro. Eric shares his firsthand experiences working with the roster at the time and the strategy behind counter-programming a pre-taped Monday Night RAW. Plus, we get a breakdown of how the iconic WCW hotline started and how Mean Gene took it was beyond what anyone expected. Eric also reveals...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dig into the buzz around a possible Macho Man Randy Savage movie hitting the big screen. Eric also reveals never-before-told details about a planned Hulk Hogan movie that was set to star a major Hollywood A-lister. Plus, the guys break down Eric's Top 5 reasons the nWo experiment failed in WWE.
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by Raj Giri to break down the confusion surrounding WWE's upcoming PLE, Wrestlepalooza. Did WWE do enough to explain how fans can watch the event on ESPN? The guys also dig into WrestleMania 43's move to Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for WWE's "Super Bowl" moving forward. Plus, Eric shares his unfilt...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad welcome friend of the show Raj Giri to talk about the possible home for WrestleMania 48, the surge in WWE ticket sales, and the rumored interest Paramount may have in purchasing WBD. Eric also reacts to reports that Vince McMahon wasn't fully sold on AJ Styles when he first arrived in WWE. Plus, Eric reveals his Top 5 favorite WCW Monday Night matches ...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad celebrate the 30th anniversary of Monday Nitro! Eric takes us behind the curtain to share how the show first got off the ground, why the Mall of America was chosen as the launch venue, and the backstage moves that made Lex Luger's shocking debut possible. Plus, Eric reveals his Top ...
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