On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 27 years at Halloween Havoc 1993, which took place on October 24, 1993 at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA! In it, we'd see the return of the Spin The Wheel, Make The Deal gimmick for the second year in a row. On the card, we'd see Vader battle Cactus Jack in a Texas Death match, The Nasty Boys vs. Marcus Bagwell and 2 Cold Scorpio for the Tag Titles, Sting vs. Sid Vicious, Rick Rude vs. Ric Flair, and more! Did you know you could be e...
Oct 26, 2020•2 hr 22 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 28 years ago, at the 1992 edition of Halloween Havoc, which took place on October 25, 1992, from the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, PA! It's "Spin the Wheel, Make a Deal" time, as we see a main event between Sting and Jake Roberts in a Coal Miner's Glove match. We'd also see Ricky Steamboat vs. Brian Pillman, Vader vs. Nikita Koloff, Ron Simmons vs. Barbarian for the WCW Championship, and more! Did you know you could be enjoying ...
Oct 19, 2020•2 hr 25 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are looking back at a monumental moment in WWE history. It's the debut of a weekly pro wrestling program on a Top 4 broadcast network - it's the debut of Smackdown on Fox, which took place on October 4, 2019! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts under one roof, early and AD FREE! Not only do subscribers get the regular show...
Oct 12, 2020•3 hr 54 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks Eric and Conrad give a sneak peek of some of the very best of 83 Weeks exclusively on AdFreeShows.com! First, Eric fires back at some of his more notable critics, then we hear about his time in WWE and what led to his release. Plus, we get a front row seat to two interviews from Eric did with the notorious Mark Madden and former WCW World Champion David Arquette! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.c...
Oct 05, 2020•3 hr 46 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad go in the wayback machine over 30 years for a special look at AWA's Team Challenge Series! The year is 1989. For the AWA, business is bad. Sometimes, desperation brings out the best. But, maybe not in this case. Because on October 1, 1989, history saw the beginning of the AWA Team Challenge Series. It was one of the company’s last big angles. It gave us a lot to talk about - not all of it great! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a...
Sep 28, 2020•2 hr 27 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 25 years at Fall Brawl: War Games 1995, which took place on September 17, 1995 from the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC! In the main event, we'd see a War Games match that saw Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Lex Luger, and Sting vs. The Dungeon of Doom (Kamala, The Zodiac, Meng, and The Shark). Other notable matchups included Alex Wright vs. a young Eddie Guerrero, Arn Anderson vs. Ric Flair, and much more! Did you know you could be enjoyi...
Sep 21, 2020•3 hr 44 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad revisit Fall Brawl 1994: War Games, which took place on September 18, 1994 from the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA. Headlined by a War Games match featuring Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes and The Nasty Boys vs. The Stud Stable - Terry Funk, Arn Anderson, Bunkhouse Buck & Col. Robert Parker, other notable matchups included Jim Duggan vs. Steve Austin, Sting vs. Vader vs. The Guardian Angel, Pretty Wonderful vs. Stars and Stripes, and much more! Did y...
Sep 14, 2020•3 hr 6 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at the second ever Monday Nitro on TNT, which aired on September 11, 1995 from the Knight Center in Miami, FL. The second Nitro was the first head-to-head meeting of the Monday Night Wars between WCW and WWF. The main event would see Hulk Hogan take on Lex Luger for the WCW Championship. We'd also see Sting vs. VK Wallstreet, Randy Savage vs. Scott Norton, and more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ...
Sep 07, 2020•3 hr 21 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back ten years at TNA No Surrender 2010, which took place on September 5th, 2010 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. Check out these names on the card! Jeff Hardy vs. Kurt Angle, AJ Styles vs. Tommy Dreamer, Jeff Jarrett and Samoa Joe vs. Kevin Nash and Sting. And so much more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts under...
Aug 31, 2020•3 hr 56 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad do a deep dive into WCW's Road Wild 1998, which took place on August 8, 1998 from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. The event was "highlighted" by a main event featuring DDP and Jay Leno vs. Hollywood Hogan and Eric Bischoff. Other notable matchups included an nWo Invitational Battle Royal, Juventud Guerrera vs. Chris Jericho for the Cruiserweight Title, AND there was even a concert after the main event! Did you know you could be enjoying 8...
Aug 24, 2020•4 hr 24 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back on Warrior's WCW Monday Nitro debut, which happened 22 years ago this week. From early discussions about bringing him in, to contract negotiations with Jim, the decision to not promote it ahead of time, his debut in Vince's backyard across from Hollywood Hogan, and everything in between! It's the ULTIMATE debut of Warrior in WCW! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a...
Aug 17, 2020•3 hr 43 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at a PPV that was universally panned by fans, with nearly 90% thumbs down in the Observer poll - it's Road Wild 1997, which took place on August 9, 1997 in Sturgis, NC. In the main event, we'd see Hollywood Hogan take on Lex Luger for the WCW Title. Other notable matches included The Steiner Brothers vs. The Outsiders for the Tag Team Titles, The Giant vs. Randy Savage, Alex Wright DEFEATING Chris Jericho, and more! Did you know you could be...
Aug 10, 2020•4 hr 31 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad revisit TNA's Hardcore Justice 2010, which took place on August 8, 2010 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see, what else, a Hardcore match, between Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Plus, Raven taking on Tommy Dreamer with special guest referee, Mick Foley, Team 3D vs. Axl Rotten and Kahoneys in a South Philadelphia Street Fight, and much more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.co...
Aug 03, 2020•3 hr 35 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, we put Eric in the hot seat - as we bring you another Ask Eric Anything! Topics include the Big Bang PPV, Sting as the Third Man, Steve Austin as a Horsemen, Michael Cole, Horror Show's Eye for an Eye match, and more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts under one roof, early and AD FREE! Not only do subscribers get the regular shows, they...
Jul 27, 2020•3 hr 30 min
You've heard the 83 Days in WWE bonus episode - exclusively here on AdFreeShows.com - that focused on Eric's recent departure from WWE. But before the departure...was the return! The guys cover how Eric was hired back by WWE in 2019, the cross-country move from Wyoming to Connecticut, and everything up to his first day on the job. Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts ...
Jul 20, 2020•3 hr 9 min
Ahead of AEW's Fight for the Fallen, listen to a raw conversation between Eric Bischoff and Tony Khan... for the very first time! Hear about many of the similarities between Eric and Tony, including both going head-to-head with WWE. What was Eric's reaction when he learned TNT was bringing back live wrestling 18 years later? What has Tony's experience been working with the Turner folks? Also, there is a great promotion going on in conjunction with Fight for the Fallen to raise money to benefit F...
Jul 14, 2020•2 hr 31 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back on Great American Bash 1992, which took place on July 12, 1992 at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, GA. Most notably, GAB 1992 featured a tag team tournament for the newly created NWA World Tag Team Championship, with Miracle Violence Connection ("Dr. Death" Steve Williams and Terry Gordy) squaring off against Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham in the finals of the tournament. In the co-main, we'd see Big Van Vader take on Sting for the WCW Wo...
Jul 13, 2020•3 hr 40 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad go nearly 3 HOURS , as they look back at TNA Victory Road 2010, which took place on July 11, 2010 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, FL. In that main event, we'd see Rob Van Dam take on Abyss, Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson in a 4-Way match for the TNA Championship. Other notable matches included A.J. Styles and Kazarian vs. Rob Terry and Samoa Joe, Jay Lethal vs. Ric Flair, and the match of the night according to viewers - The Motor City Machine Guns v...
Jul 06, 2020•3 hr 10 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad keep the GAB run going, as they look back at Great American Bash 1997, which took place on June 15, 1997 at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, IL. In the main event, we saw Randy Savage take on DDP in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Other notable matchups included The Outsiders vs. Ric Flair and Roddy Piper for the Tag Team Championship, Harlem Heat vs. The Steiner Brothers, Chris Benoit vs. Meng, Akira Hokuto vs. Madusa in a Title vs. Career match,...
Jun 29, 2020•2 hr 29 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at Great American Bash 1996, which took place on June 16, 1996 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, MD. In the main event, we see The Giant take on Lex Luger for the WCW Championship. Other notable matches include Dean Malenko vs. Rey Misterio Jr. for the Cruiserweight title, Chris Benoit vs. Kevin Sullivan in a Falls Count Anywhere match, DDP vs. Marcus Bagwell, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson vs. Mongo and Kevin Greene, and more! Did you know y...
Jun 22, 2020•3 hr 33 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at Great American Bash 1995, which took place on June 18. 1995 from the Hara Arena in Dayton, OH. It was the first Great American Bash PPV in three years, and featured a main event singles match between Ric Flair and Randy Savage. We also saw Sting vs. Meng in a tournament final for the vacant United States Championship, and Arn Anderson losing the Television Title to...The Renegade?! That and so much more! Did you know you could be enjoying...
Jun 15, 2020•2 hr 13 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at TNA Slammiversary 2010, which took place on June 13, 2010 from the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see a main event featuring Rob Van Dam vs. Sting for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Other notable matchups included Kurt Angle vs. Kazarian, A.J. Styles vs. Jay Lethal, Abyss vs. Desmond Wolfe and much more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPE...
Jun 08, 2020•2 hr 10 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back on the June 5, 2000 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, which took place at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA. It was the go home Nitro for the upcoming Great American Bash PPV, and also where we'd see Eric WIN the Hardcore Title! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts under one roof, early and AD FREE! Not only do subscri...
Jun 01, 2020•2 hr 7 min
On the heels of Double or Nothing 2020, Eric and Conrad look back on AEW's inaugural Double or Nothing event, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in the Las Vegas, NV on May 25, 2019. In the main event, Chris Jericho took on Kenny Omega, for an opportunity to battle for the inaugural AEW World Championship. Plus, we saw The Young Bucks vs. The Lucha Brothers, and one of the best – and emotional matches of the year – as Cody squared off against his brother, Dustin Rhodes. We also saw a...
May 25, 2020•3 hr 14 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, it's time to ASK ERIC ANYTHING! This is our listener's opportunity to pick the brain of one of the brightest minds in the history of professional wrestling. What kind of questions did Eric face in this installment? You'll have to listen and find out! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts under one roof...
May 18, 2020•2 hr 40 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at TNA's Sacrifice 2010, which took place on May 16, 2010 from the Impact Zone, in Orlando, FL. In the main event, we saw AJ Styles vs. RVD for the TNA Championship! Other notable matches included: Sting vs. Jeff Jarrett, Nash and Hall (The Band) vs. Ink Inc. , Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson, and much more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that b...
May 11, 2020•3 hr 26 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys discuss TNA's attempts to move their Impact show to Monday nights to compete with WWE's Monday Night Raw! Eric arrived with Hulk Hogan (and Jimmy Hart) in late 2009, and debuted on TNA television on Monday January 4th, 2010. Soon enough, the internal debate between the companies and their fans was about to finally play out: could TNA and their roster compete with the WWE on a level playing field? On March 8th, 2010, the...
May 04, 2020•3 hr 38 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys discuss one of the most infamous moments in WCW and pro wrestling history, David Arquette winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in April 2000! How did this happen?! Who came up with the idea, who was for it, who was against it? What did Eric think of the idea then, and how does he feel about it looking back twenty years later? Plus, Ready To Rumble, David vs. The Nasty Boys, Russo, Schiavone, Jarrett, DDP, Bige...
Apr 27, 2020•2 hr 11 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys talk about a PPV and a time of major change in WCW, Spring Stampede 2000! FOURTEEN matches on the card, featuring tournament matches to decide a new WCW World Champion, as well as a new US, and Tag Team Champions, as the titles were vacated by the returning tandem of Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff the previous Monday on Nitro. The show was full of big namesm including Scott Steiner, Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff Jarrett, Ric...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 26 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys get into the time machine and go back nearly ten years to Eric's time with TNA/Impact Wrestling, and their big PPV event, Lockdown 2010! Hear all about what led up to this showcase card, including Eric joining and debuting with TNA back in January, the relationship between Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter, working with Vince Russo again, TNA's attempt to run head to head with WWE on Monday nights, the six sided ring, AJ Styl...
Apr 13, 2020•2 hr 28 min
