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 Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine the biggest stories shaping professional wrestling's past, present and future. Eric explains how The Ultimate Fighter helped save the UFC and why WWE still misses Pat Patterson's brilliant approach to constructing unforgettable match finishes. The guys also debate whether too many championship changes diminish the importance of a world title, why Netflix wants a...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson tackle a loaded lineup of wrestling news, history and controversy. Eric explains the difference between North Korea and Moscow before reflecting on the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee, a brilliant creative force WWE may have missed out on.
The guys also discuss Rebel's courageous fight against ALS and why her battle transcends wrestling company riv...
On this special special LIVE edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad deliver their hot takes on AEW ALL IN 2026! What did Eric think of the show? Who were the stand outs and who had Eric scratching his head? You won't believe what Eric has to say about the main event. All that plus, this week in nWo history brings us the arrival of Ted DiBiase and the nWo takeover that gave viewers chills.
THIS WEEKS SPONSO...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson dive into recent comments from Paul Heyman about the development and evolution of Roman Reigns' legendary "Tribal Chief" persona. That sparks a fascinating conversation about one of professional wrestling's oldest philosophies: living the gimmick. How important is it for a performer to truly become their character? Eric shares his perspective on...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric explains why WWE's return to traditional house shows could be a smart strategic move, and why those live events can play an important role in developing talent. That leads to a bigger discussion about wrestler development, as Eric makes the case for why acting classes should be mandatory for anyone trying to become a complete performer.
Then, the gu...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding their recent comments about Roman Reigns. Has the Tribal Chief's act become stale in the eyes of some fans, or does Roman still have plenty left in the tank? Eric addresses the reaction and explains exactly where he stands.
Then, the guys tackle the online buzz surrounding ...
On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff delivers his unfiltered, candid, and controversial take on WWE's biggest party of the summer, SummerSlam. From the night's biggest winners to the stars who left with more questions than answers, Eric breaks down every major moment with the brutally honest analysis that only he can provide. No scripts. No sugarcoating. Just EZE's unmistakable perspective on all the headlines, surp...
83 Weeks is back on Mondays and better than ever! Eric and Conrad dive into one of the biggest weeks in wrestling conversation. Eric reflects on the passing of Hulk Hogan and explains why, despite the heartbreak, Hogan left him with one of the greatest gifts of his career. The guys also debate the single most significant moment in Hulk Hogan's legendary career and revisit Hogan's infamous appearance on...
Twenty five years later, one of the most talked about PPV's in wrestling history is back under the microscope! On this special edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson celebrate the 25th anniversary of WWF InVasion the blockbuster event that promised to settle the Monday Night War once and for all. Eric shares his unique perspective on the historic crossover event, discussing what WWE got righ...
It's another loaded edition of 83 Weeks as Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson break down the biggest stories making headlines across professional wrestling while revisiting some of the most pivotal moments of Eric's legendary career.
The guys discuss WWE's decision to counter-program AEW in Chicago and whether the city is becoming the next major battleground in the ongoing competitio...
Thirty years later, we're celebrating one of the most shocking and influential moments in professional wrestling history! On this special edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson take you back to Bash at the Beach 1996, the night the wrestling world changed forever when Hulk Hogan stunned fans by turning his back on the red and yellow, aligning with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, and helping ...
On this week's edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson tackle the biggest stories in professional wrestling with Eric's trademark honesty and behind the scenes perspective. The conversation begins with one of WWE's most debated topics as Eric asks, "Is Sami Zayn the new Danhausen?"After famously admitting he underestimated Danhausen's connection with fans, Eric explains why he's wrestlin...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson tackle some of the biggest stories shaping professional wrestling today before taking a fascinating trip back to one of the industry's most influential eras.
The guys kick things off by discussing Tubi's emergence as a major destination for professional wrestling content. Eric shares his thoughts on what expanded streami...
Conrad Thompson introduces you to The Phenomenally Retro Podcast with WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles and Tony Giles.
Each week, AJ pulls back the curtain on his legendary career, talks about what's happening in wrestling right now, shares stories from the road, behind-the-scenes insight, and talks about one of his biggest passions, retro gaming.
Be sure to follow The Phenomenally Retro podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subsc...
On this edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson dive headfirst into the biggest stories making waves across professional wrestling, MMA, and beyond. Eric explains why he believes TNA Wrestling still has a legitimate path toward long-term success and separates fact from fiction when it comes to the company's much-debated financial outlook.
Eric also shares his candid t...
On this special edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff takes listeners on an unforgettable tour of the legendary WCW Power Plant, the training ground that helped shape some of wrestling's biggest stars. Along the way, Eric shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and memories you won't hear anywhere else.
Joining Eric for the journey are former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield and ...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson welcome one of the most respected voices in combat sports and professional wrestling, Ariel Helwani, for a wide ranging conversation on the biggest topics in the business today.
The trio dives into the remarkable rise of Danhausen and why his current run is resonating with fans in a way few performers have managed in rec...
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad go LIVE to celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most shocking moments in wrestling history, Scott Hall's unforgettable invasion of Monday Nitro.
Eric pulls back the curtain on how the angle came together behind the scenes, the risks involved, and the massive impact it had on the wrestling business forever. Joining the show is Nitro and Beyond Nitro author Guy E...
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and host Conrad Thompson are pulling no punches as they tackle some of the most talked about topics in wrestling today.
Eric breaks down what he believes is the biggest question the Most Valuable Promotion (MVP) should be asking right now "what's...
On this very special edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson open the forbidden door for a once in a lifetime conversation featuring three of the most iconic voices in professional wrestling history! Joining the show are "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and "The V...
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