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!
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November 27, 2023 • 156 mins
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into WCW's partnership with Walt Disney. Eric shares details on how the deal came about and the impact it had on luring Hulk Hogan back into professional wrestling. The discussion also gets a little heated when Conrad confronts Eric about the promotion of the Disney tapings and how WCW fans had no clue it was happening.
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November 23, 2023 • 46 mins
In this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the logistics and concept of live touring in wrestling! Happy Thanksgiving from Eric and Jon!
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November 20, 2023 • 138 mins
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss all the happenings surrounding WCW World War 3 1998! Eric shares stories involving Goldberg's refusal to work with Chris Jericho, the potential of Billy Kidman, and the popularity of Diamond Dallas Page. All that plus, Eric discusses the AEW Full Gear PPV, Will Ospreay signing with the company and the value of Rhonda Rousey.
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November 17, 2023 • 72 mins
On this episode of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the top things they're most thankful for in the wrestling business right now!
Plus, thoughts on AEW's new position listing, WWE and the Big 12's partnership, and more!
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November 13, 2023 • 145 mins
On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the incredible impact and career of television pioneer, Ted Turner. Eric shares stories of his time working for Turner, the first time he met him, and his admiration for the man that helped make WCW a household name.
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November 9, 2023 • 69 mins
This week on Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Mike Johnson of PWInsider to dish all on NXT's move to The CW. What does this mean for WWE and TV rights going forward? We discuss.
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November 6, 2023 • 177 mins
On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to November 17th 1997 for the infamous "Bret Screwed Bret" episode of Monday Night RAW. Now remember Eric wasn't watching the competitor at the time, so this will be the VERY FIRST TIME Eric is watching this episode. We believe you'll be surprised by Eric's reaction to the Vince McMahon interview and his perspective on the whole situation. Plus, Eric and Conrad discuss all th...
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November 3, 2023 • 85 mins
In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba welcome Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso to the program! Justin discusses human interest storytelling in wrestling journalism, how Sports Illustrated approaches covering pro wrestling, and more!
Plus, Eric's thoughts on Ric Flair joining AEW, and Tony Khan's "important" announcement.
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October 30, 2023 • 189 mins
On this ghoulish edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are taking us back to the horrors of WCW in 1999. The guys sit back and endure 3+ hours of Halloween Havoc madness. From the bizarre booking decision of Vince Russo, to Madusa attempting to sell the Nitro cologne this PPV has it all.
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October 27, 2023 • 102 mins
In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff is joined by film producer and screenwriter Adi Shankar, who discusses the influences of the wrestling business in his art! Plus, Eric and Jon Alba talk NXT/AEW viewership, WWE's international PLE's, Endeavor, and more!
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October 23, 2023 • 87 mins
Viva La Raza! On this episode of 83 Weeks, we celebrate the impact and legacy of Eddie Guerrero's time in WCW. Conrad guides us through several discussions he and Eric had about the WWE Hall of Famer's time with the company. From his legendary matches against Syxx, Ric Flair, Dean Malenko, and Rey Mysterio the Eric shares some fun stories about the man, myth and legend "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero.
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October 20, 2023 • 72 mins
In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff answers YOUR questions about the business of the business! How involved with WCW video games was Eric? Will Raw move from Monday night? And much more!
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October 16, 2023 • 152 mins
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a step back and look at all the craziness happening in the professional wrestling world. From the build up to the Tuesday Night War, to the social media posts from Tony Khan, Logan Paul calling out Rey Mysterio, Nick Aldis named the new GM of Smackdown and so much more. The guys cover it all in this over two hour edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.
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October 12, 2023 • 96 mins
In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba take a deep dive on the Tuesday Night Wars from Oct. 10, as NXT and AEW went head-to-head!
Plus, thoughts on Vince McMahon's WWE creative involvement, and CM Punk reportedly not being connected to WWE.
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October 9, 2023 • 135 mins
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric is back from across the pond and excited to catch up with host Conrad Thompson about everything happening in professional wrestling. The guys cover topics like Adam Copeland's arrival in AEW, Cody Rhodes capturing the WWE Tag Tiles with Jey Uso, the discussion of CM Punk and WWE going back into business with each other, Jade Cargill, LA Knight, Carlito, new ratings battle and so much more!
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October 6, 2023 • 67 mins
In this edition of Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff, Eric reacts to the rumors of CM Punk having conversations with WWE about a potential return. Is there a business upside to it?
Plus, a look at Adam Copeland's jump to AEW, and a deep dive into the ratings dispute between AEW and NXT this past week.
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October 2, 2023 • 160 mins
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad fire up the VCR for some exciting WCW Nitro action circa 1998! The guys watch and deliver alternate commentary on a main event years in the making, Hollywood Hulk Hogan versus Bret "The Hitman" Hart, but was this match a couple of years too late? Find out Eric's point of view and all the developments behind the scenes in this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.
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September 28, 2023 • 63 mins
In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff welcomes professional wrestler and owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling Al Snow to the show! Eric and Al discuss Al's hit Netflix Docuseries "Wrestlers" and how it came to be. They also deep dive into the process of building the show and what's next for the series.
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September 25, 2023 • 131 mins
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss Eric's transformation from on camera interviewer to Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling. How did it all unfold, who was encouraging Eric to take that step, and who now is taking credit for getting him the job? Eric shoots straight and clears up all the rumor and innuendo behind him becoming the top dog of World Championship Wrestling.
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September 21, 2023 • 77 mins
On this week's Strictly Business, Eric is joined by his 83 Weeks host Conrad Thompson to discuss the major changes and layoffs happening in the WWE.
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