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 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.
And if that's not enou...
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 ...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dive into the recent interview former AEW star Jake Hager gave to Chris Van Vliet. Eric shares his unfiltered thoughts on the conversation and can't help but ask the question: "Jake, what are you doing?" But that's just the start.
The guys also break down the launch of RAF, AEW beginning its residency at the legendary old ECW A...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into TKO's growing involvement in the world of sports entertainment, exploring what their presence means for the industry and how it could shape the future of both WWE and AEW. From business strategy to creative influence, the guys break down the opportunities and challenges that come with a powerhous...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by NITRO and BEYOND NITRO author Guy Evans to talk all about the business of WCW video games. Eric and Guy explain the behind the scene deals that brought us some of the best and worst gaming experiences of our lives.
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad tackle all the news from the past week including WWE PLE's moving to ESPN, WWE UNREAL, SummerSlam wins and loses, and attending the funeral of one of Eric's closest friends Hulk Hogan. All that and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks.
NOTE: Eric and Conrad will discuss WCW VIDEO GAMES AND LICENSING on next weeks program.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss Eric's time on Monday Night RAW this past Monday, plus the very latest on the passing of Eric's close friend, Hulk Hogan.
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On this very special edition 83 Weeks, Eric shares his thoughts and emotions on the passing of one of his best friends, Hulk Hogan.
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On this REMIX episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to the year 2000 and the Great American Bash! The guys discuss the eroding relationship between Eric and Vince Russo, the growing number of gimmicks being added to every match, and the overall disgust Eric had for this PPV now watching it back over 25 years later.
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, "EZE" Eric Bischoff and guest host Derek Sabato take us back to 1993 for some summer action! They guys will be taking a deep dive look into all the happenings surrounding WCW Beach Blast. Eric shares stories and experiences from his time as a commentator working with all the talents in the company.
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, EZE Eric Bischoff is in the hotseat answering all your questions on this edition of #AskEric Anything
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad explore the life, career and legacy on Chris Kanyon. Erci shares stories of his time working with Kanyon, his rollercoaster story archs on television, and his impact on not only the lockeroom but the company as a whole. All that plus, Eric chimes in on all the news and notes of this week in the world of professional wrestling.
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