On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and guest host Paul Bromwell watchalong the July 15, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This is the one week after Bash at the Beach where the New World Order was created. Nitro was held in the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, FL, and would feature Lex Luger vs. Big Bubba, Meng vs. Arn Anderson, Harlem Heat vs. Rough 'n' Ready, and much more! Feals is a better way to feel better. Our premium CBD will keep your head clear and help you feel your best. CBD has been pr...
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 7 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the July 8, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This is the night after Bash at the Beach where the unthinkable happened - Hulk Hogan became a bad guy. Nitro was held in the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, FL, and would feature Sting vs. Arn Anderson, The Steiners vs. The Nasty Boys, Eddie Guerrero vs. Psychosis, and much more! Finding that person you want to spend the rest of your life with is great, but hate all the pressure of what's next. ...
Jul 05, 2021•2 hr 1 min
We have covered the launch of the nWo. We’ve done many watchalongs in the last couple of weeks. We talked to Scott Hall regarding it. Now, we go back and discuss the show live from Daytona Beach, when WCW changes the course of professional wrestling history. We are officially at the 25th Anniversary of Bash at the Beach 1996 - the show that does what was unthinkable at the time - the heel turn of “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan! Recteq offer wood pellet grills fueled by all-natural hardwood pellets, a...
Jun 28, 2021•3 hr 20 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the July 1, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This is the night that The Outsiders took over! We see them at ringside with popcorn and drinks in hand (they're paying customers!), Eric referring to Kevin as "Nash” for the first time, “Attica! Attica!” chants, and more! Plus, find out who really came up with the name, New World Order! RECTEQ offer wood pellet grills fueled by all-natural hardwood pellets, and other outdoor lifestyle products ...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 22 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are breaking all of the rules! The guys have thrown the format out the window and are bringing on their first guest! Who better then the man that got the nWo storyline started, Scott Hall! You don't want to miss a minute of this special edition of 83 Weeks! RECTEQ offer wood pellet grills fueled by all-natural hardwood pellets, and other outdoor lifestyle products such as coolers, apparel, grill accessories, and more. All of our grills are made with h...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 37 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong both the June 10th, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro AND Monday Night Raw! This is the night that Kevin Nash made his first appearance on Nitro, appearing behind Eric Bischoff, Nash then begins his infamous promo on Eric, and uttering this classic line, ”Look at the adjective...play.” - and the rest, as they say, is history! What was happening on the other channel that night? Listen in, as Eric and Conrad revisit one of the most historic ni...
Jun 07, 2021•3 hr 3 min
On this week's episode of 83 Weeks, we step back and listen to Eric's thoughts surrounding the development of what many consider the greatest faction of all time, the NWO. We also hear from Conrad with a little alternate commentary on this archive episode. Don’t miss your chance to give someone you love this meaningful gift, this Memorial Day. Head to Ancestry.com/83WEEKS to get your Ancestry gift today. Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it’s hard work. But you know what’s easy? Bun...
May 31, 2021•2 hr 54 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, it's a FIRST, as Eric and Conrad watchalong both the May 27, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro AND Monday Night Raw! This is the night that Scott Hall made his first appearance on Nitro, coming down from crowd to begin the "Outsiders" storyline - and the rest, as they say, is history! What was happening on the other channel that night? Listen in, as Eric and Conrad revisit one of the most historic nights in the Monday Night Wars! Let Netsuite show you how they’ll bene...
May 24, 2021•3 hr
This week on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff answers your questions. Some of the topic include, Kevin Nash in WCW, Lugar defeating Hogan in 1997, people taking to the camera going to the ring in WCW and so much more. Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along with your auto policy. Visit GEICO.com today. Let us help you save some money and get out o...
May 17, 2021•2 hr 9 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit TNA's Sacrifice 2011, which took place on May 15, 2011 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see the return of CHYNA, who would team up with Kurt Angle to take on Jeff and Karen Jarrett. Plus, Sting vs. RVD for the TNA World Championship, Beer Money vs. Immortal, AJ Styles vs. Tommy Dreamer and more! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. ...
May 10, 2021•2 hr 6 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric is in the hot seat for another edition of Ask Eric Anything! Topics include his WWE Hall of Fame speech, Regal vs. Goldberg, trash-throwing fans, MMA, Dungeon of Doom, Vinny Mac, and so much more! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along with your auto policy. Visit GEICO.com today. Nutrisystem i...
May 03, 2021•2 hr 37 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad go back 10 years to revisit TNA's Lockdown 2011, which took place on April 17, 2011 from the US Bank Arena, in Cincinnati, OH. All matches would be held inside of a steel cage, which was a tradition on Lockdown events. Featured matches included Sting vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, Jeff Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle in a "Ultra Male Rules" Two out of Three Falls Steel Cage match, Fortune vs. Immortal, an...
Apr 26, 2021•2 hr 45 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit Slamboree 1996, which took place on May 19, 1996 from the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, LA. Slamboree 1996 would feature the return of BattleBowl, Lethal Lottery; however, here it would be called the "Lord of the Ring" Tournament, which DDP would ultimately go on to win. We'd also see Konnan vs. Jushin Liger, and a main event of The Giant vs. Sting for the WCW Championship, in a PPV event that happened just 8 days prior to the...
Apr 19, 2021•2 hr 36 min
The AD Free Show family celebrates Eric's induction into the WWE Class of 2021 Hall of Fame. Skip the meat on foam trays at the grocery store and enjoy craft meat without leaving your house. Porter Road has you covered from weeknight staples to weekend cooking projects and everything in between. Right now, Porter Road is offering our listeners $20 off your first order of $100 or more if you go to PorterRoad.com/83WEEKS Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 59 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit WCW's Spring Stampede 1999, which took place on April 11, 1999 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA. The card featured a TON of big names, including a main event featuring 5 of the biggest stars in wrestling history; a Four Corners match for the WCW Championship involving Sting, DDP, Ric Flair, and Hollywood Hogan, with Randy Savage as the special guest referee. Plus, Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner vs. Booker T, Rey Mysterio vs. ...
Apr 05, 2021•3 hr 2 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad discuss one of the biggest "what ifs" in pro wrestling history. It's all about the WCW pay-per-view - and relaunch - that wasn’t...The Big Bang! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along with your auto policy. Visit GEICO.com today. Visit BlueChew.com and get your first order free when ...
Mar 29, 2021•2 hr 45 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad profile the career of WWE Hall of Famer, “Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig! From his time as a member of the famed Robbinsdale High School group, to his start in the AWA, where he'd eventually become champion for over a calendar year, to his jump to the WWF and the introduction of the Mr. Perfect gimmick. Plus, his Lloyd's of London policy, how Eric was able to bring him to WCW, his time as a member of the nWo, Four Horsemen, West Texas Rednecks, and so much ...
Mar 22, 2021•2 hr 53 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad go back 20 years to revisit the final PPV in WCW history! It's Greed 2001, which went down on March 18, 2001 from the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum in Jacksonville, FL. Greed took place right in the middle of one of the weirdest times, not only in the business, but also in Eric’s life, as he was negotiating a purchase of WCW from Time Warner, while also running the company creatively. Eric breaks it all down for us, as we look back at the f...
Mar 15, 2021•2 hr 30 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit perhaps the most infamous PPV in TNA history, Victory Road 2011, which took place on March 13, 2011 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see AJ Styles vs. Matt Hardy, Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer vs. Bully Ray, and more. But, what we're all here for is the main event, and the events surrounding it, when an inebriated Jeff Hardy came out to face-off against Sting. What exactly happened? What was the fallout af...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 34 min
On this watchalong episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watch back the March 3, 1997 edition of Monday Nitro! This would be the final WCW show from the historic Omni in Atlanta, GA. In it, we'd see Eddie Guerrero vs. Ultimo Dragon, Rey Myserio vs. Mr. JL, Lex Luger and The Giant vs. The Steiners, and much more! Visit BlueChew.com and get your first order free when you use promo code 83 WEEKS. Just pay $5 shipping. For a limited time, get 15% off your order at BUY RAYCON.com/83WEEKS Make sure you...
Mar 01, 2021•2 hr 22 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad profile the life and career of the legendary Verne Gagne! The guys discuss Verne's early life, how Eric first met Verne, working for the AWA, the promotions' financial struggles, Eric's ultimate departure to WCW, Verne's WWE Hall of Fame induction, and much more! Right now Total Gym is offering a 30-day in-home trial on the Total Gym Fit for Just $1. No matter which Total Gym you try, you can get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF whatever discount they’re current...
Feb 22, 2021•2 hr 22 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit WCW SuperBrawl Revenge, the eleventh and final SuperBrawl event, which went down on February 18, 2001 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. In it, we'd see a main event 2-out-of-3 falls, loser leaves town match between Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash for the WCW World Championship. Plus, DDP vs. Jeff Jarrett, Ernest Miller vs. Lance Storm for WCW Commissionership, Chavo Jr. vs. Rey Mysterio Jr., and more! “Insight wi...
Feb 15, 2021•2 hr 14 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit TNA Against All Odds 2011, which took place on February 13, 2011 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarett, Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson in a Championship ladder match, Rob Van Damn vs. Matt Hardy, Bully Ray vs. Brother Devon, and more! Don’t miss your chance to give someone you love this meaningful gift, for Valentines Day. Head to Ancestry.com/83WEEKS to get your Ancestry gift today. “Insight with...
Feb 08, 2021•2 hr 39 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad profile the life and career of real-life siblings Booker and Lash Huffman, better known to the wrestling world as Booker T and Stevie Ray, both halves of the legendary WCW tag team, Harlem Heat! Can you dig it??? Make sure your sweetheart knows she’s your star! NOW picture a magnificent REAL 24k gold rose deeply dipped in real PURE 24k gold with petals in this rich blue color covered in sparkles that mimic the stars in the sky. Order today w...
Feb 01, 2021•2 hr 4 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit Clash of the Champions 32, which took place on January 23, 1996 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. This would be the first Clash of 1996 and the last Clash before the nWo - and also the fourth-to-the-last WCW Clash ever. In it, we'd see the wedding between Col. Robert Parker and Sister Sherri, the infamous incident between Brian Pillman and Bobby Heenan. Plus, Ric Flair and The Giant vs. Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, Pillman vs. Eddi...
Jan 25, 2021•2 hr 45 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, it's a WATCHALONG, as Eric and Conrad revisit the January 19, 1998 edition of Monday Night Raw, which took place at the Selland Arena in Fresno, CA. This show happened the night after the 1998 Royal Rumble, when Mike Tyson would come onto the scene. An in-ring confrontation between Tyson and Stone Cold a night later would help set the WWF on fire, and shift the power of the Monday Night Wars forever! Make sure your sweetheart knows she’s your star! NOW picture a magn...
Jan 18, 2021•2 hr 2 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit the final January PPV event ever for WCW. It's Sin, which took place on January 14, 2001 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. In it, we'd see a main event featuring Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett, Sid Vicious and Road Warrior Animal in a Four Corners Match for the WCW Championship. Plus, The Natural Born Thrillers vs. The Insiders, Luger and Bagwell vs. Goldberg and DeWayne Bruce, Meng vs. Crowbar, and more, as we inch closer ...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 54 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad hand the keys to YOU - as we bring you another fun edition of Ask Eric Anything! Topics include maintaining positive energy, the Invasion angle, coveting Pat Patterson, popular strip clubs, and much more! Solid Gold foods are different because they cleanse the digestive system supporting gut health and nourishing your pet, inside & out. And right now, Solid Gold is offering you 30% off your first order by visiting www.solidgoldpet.com/83...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 57 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, buckle up for some AD Free Shows.com exclusive content. Eric and Conrad listen to what some of Eric's critics have to say about the creator of the NWO and former head of WCW...the twist is Eric finally gets to respond! Plus, beware keyboard warriors, if you've sent Eric a snarky tweet there's a target on your back. Gifts that say I love you every single day, backed with decades of experience in the comfort of your own home. It’s EASY! Just go to www.IHATESTEVENSINGER...
Dec 28, 2020•2 hr 27 min
Join Eric Bischoff who defends his legacy and takes on his detractors on a very special 83 weeks airing of the previously unheard "Death of WCW" panel from Starrcast. Eric has a lot to say about the criticisms, the book from whence they came, and is the subject of our bonus episode brought to you by Geico! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance...
Dec 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min
