In this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff discusses his rise to power in WCW. Starting his time working in the AWA and the decision to leave for WCW, as well as his audition process and early days in the company. Bischoff also delves into his experiences working with Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and other wrestling legends. He shares his thoughts on taking risks, facing criticism, and building his self-confidence. This candid conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Bischoff's thoughts...
Dec 26, 2022•3 hr 40 min•Ep. 250
Last week on Strictly Business, we welcomed in two members of the wrestling media that Eric holds in high regard, PWInsider's Mike Johnson and Dave Scherer. And this week, we welcome another individual who fits that bill, as Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp joins the program! Sean discusses his influences in sports media, media literacy, his journalistic process, what sets Fightful apart from other wrestling news sites, AEW's Brawl Out, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Jimmy's Seafood-F...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Welcome to 83 Weeks #249 with Eric Bischoff! In this podcast, Eric discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas, shares his thoughts on whether wrestling can work on a streaming network, and talks about why he is DONE responding to Ric Flair In the main topic of the episode, Eric dives into the WCW Power Plant, discussing the fast count and his own experiences visiting the facility. He talks about the process of recruiting talent, the cast of trainers, and whether the facility was capable of producing...
Dec 19, 2022•3 hr 51 min•Ep. 249
Welcome to Strictly Business episode #005! In this episode, we're joined by Mike Johnson and Dave Scherer from PWInsider. We introduce Mike and Dave and discuss why we've brought them on the show. Dave talks about founding 1Wrestling with Bob Ryder, and Mike discusses how difficult it is to confirm a story in the world of pro wrestling. Mike also shares his process for finding and reporting on stories, including the infamous CM Punk brawl and the breaking of the Brock Lesnar/NFL story. We also d...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
83 Weeks is back with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson where our main topic is the end of Eric's tenure at TNA and the controversial decisions that led to his departure from the company. Bischoff opens up about the behind-the-scenes drama and shares his thoughts on what could have been done differently. In this candid conversation, Bischoff and Thompson also discuss Bischoff's Twitter feud with Ric Flair, IF the Four Horsemen ever drew any money, Barry Windham's GoFundMe, the Claire Lynch angle...
Dec 12, 2022•3 hr 55 min•Ep. 248
This week on Strictly Business Eric Bischoff & Jon Alba talk to Grammy Winning and 9x Grammy Nominated Multi-Platinum Producer, Musician, & Songwriter: Isaac Wriston all about MUSIC in pro wrestling. ROCKET MONEY- Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions right now at ROCKETMONEY.COM/BISCHOFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 08, 2022•59 min
In this edition of 83 Weeks. Eric & Conrad talk all about "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko. More specifically: Larry working with Bruno Sammartino, Eric's time in the AWA, Zbyszko vs Hall, Zbyszko vs Bischoff, and Zbyszko vs nWo. MANCAPED-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at WWW.Manscaped.com. Manscaped, for a perfect gift that will be the holiday’s biggest hit. EMBARK-Right now, Embark has a limited-time offer on their Breed and Health Kit and Purebred Kit for 83 Weeks’ liste...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 247
This week on Strictly Business Jon Albe & Eric Bischoff are joined by the founder and Owner of Wrestlecade: Tracy Myers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2022•51 min
In this episode, Eric and Conrad are joined by NITRO Author: Guy Evans MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. Manscaped, get your Jingle balls ready for the Holidays. MIRACLE BRAND - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Brand! Go to TryMiracle.com/83WEEKS and use the code 83WEEKS to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Treat yourself, a friend, or loved one this holiday season. LUCY.CO - So whether you use nicotine while working, creating...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 246
This week on Strictly Business, Jon Alba & Eric Bischoff talk about "Outside Stars" in pro wrestling. From Dennis Rodman to Bad Bunny, They go in-depth on when it's a good idea and when it's a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022•52 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the ABSOLUTE WORST WCW gimmicks. The Ding Dongs? Arachnaman? Van Hammer? The gang is all here! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. Manscaped, get your Jingle balls ready for the Holidays. MIRACLE BRAND - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Brand! Go to TryMiracle.com/83WEEKS and use the code 83WEEKS to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Treat yourself, a friend, or loved one this ...
Nov 21, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 245
On this MAIN FEED DEBUT of Strictly Business, we welcome an individual who has spent countless years behind the scenes for WWF, WCW, and TNA, and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for FITE, Mike Weber! ROCKET MONEY-Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to ROCKETMONEY.COM/BISCHOFF. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions right now at ROCKETMONEY.COM/BISCHOFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr
This edition of 83 Weeks is about THE DUNGEON OF DOOM!!! Eric Bischoff and Casio Kid talk all about the founding, the floundering, the YET TAY! and everything in between. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com . Be thankful this holiday season for the best gift of all from MANSCAPED™. Your Balls Will Thank you™ HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/83WEEKS to pick the...
Nov 14, 2022•3 hr 44 min•Ep. 244
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are BOUT IT, BOUT IT as they discuss the events surrounding Master P and the No Limit Soldiers coming into WCW towards the end of Eric's run with the company. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com . Be thankful this holiday season for the best gift of all from MANSCAPED™. Your Balls Will Thank you™ HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENS...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 243
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are talking about the career of one of the most creative minds in professional wrestling, Kevin Sullivan! The Boston Brawler's time in WCW as a wrestler, member of the Dungeon of Doom, feuding with Hulk Hogan, becoming involved creatively, Chris Benoit, Woman, the Horsemen and more! CHILISLEEP - Head over to sleep.me/83WEEKS to learn more and save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available exclusivel...
Oct 31, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 242
This week on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, we celebrate Halloween Havoc season with a 6+ hour look back at Eric and Conrad's dissection of the iconic seasonal events from 1995, 1996 and 1998! MANSCAPED - Go to Manscaped.com and get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS. Say Trick or Treat to your beautiful new Halloweenie with MANSCAPED™. CHILISLEEP - Head over to sleep.me/83WEEKS to learn more and save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is...
Oct 24, 2022•6 hr 26 min•Ep. 241
With Conrad traveling back from Triplemania XXX, Casio is in the co-host chair as him and Eric go 2+ hours , picking back up on Scott Hall's WCW run! Topics include Scott returning from rehab, "overruling" finishes, Barry Bloom, plans to split up Hall & Nash, Sean Waltman's release, Scott's continued issues, Goldberg, and much more! NUTRAFOL - You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com/men and entering the promo code 83WEEKS to save $15 off your first mont...
Oct 17, 2022•3 hr 39 min•Ep. 240
On this episode of 83 Weeks, we revisit Eric finishing up his run in the WWE in 2005. From watching Vince McMahon blow his knees out at the Rumble, Raw in Japan, Bischoff announcing Money in the Bank for the first time, getting the RKO, Batista turning on Hunter, the ECW invasion, John Cena joining Raw, slapping referees, Kurt Angle and more! MANSCAPED - Go to Manscaped.com and get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS. Slay your worst pubes and keep your dagger clean with MANSCAPED™. ...
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 239
On this episode of 83 Weeks, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff and host Conrad Thompson discuss the creation and arrival of Raven to the WCW landscape. The guys pull back the curtain and share stories of Raven's character development and impact to the professional wrestling. MANSCAPED - Get 20% off + free shipping with the code 83WEEKS at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code 83WEEKS at manscaped.com. Keep things smooth and fresh as we enter Fresh Ball Fall! CHILISLEEP - Head...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 238
On this episode of 83 Weeks, it's all about " The Iceman" Dean Malenko! Topics include Dean signing with WCW, becoming Cruiserweight Champion, having issues with finding his way, his in-ring work, becoming a Horsemen and much more! CHILISLEEP -Head over to sleep.me/83WEEKS to learn more and save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube, or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available exclusively for 83 Weeks listeners -- and only for a limited time! RECTEQ - Visit recteq.com and use the cod...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 237
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss how impactful the cruiserweight division was in WCW - and the explosion of Lucha Libre in the American culture after it was featured in WCW. On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss how impactful the cruiserweight division was in WCW - and the explosion of Lucha Libre in the American culture after it was featured in WCW. CHILISLEEP - Head over to sleep.me/83WEEKS to learn more and save 25% off the purchase of any new Dock Pro, Cube...
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 236
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and special guest co-host, Casio Kid, bring you a fun edition of Ask Eric Anything! Topics include Top Guy Weekend, wrestling returning to Mall of America, nWo without Hulk, recent AEW happenings, MJF, and much more! RECTEQ - Visit recteq.com and use the code BISCHOFF to get 5% off SITEWIDE! That’s 5% off their top-notch wood pellet grills, one-of a kind RECTEQ ICER coolers, chef-tested rubs and sauces, accessories, merchandise, everything, 5% off! CARSHIELD - C...
Sep 12, 2022•3 hr 55 min•Ep. 235
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 25 years at Fall Brawl 1997! It's WarGames with the Horsemen taking on the nWo, Lex Luger & DDP teaming up against Scott Hall & Randy Savage, The Giant vs. Scott Norton, Dean Malenko vs. Jeff Jarrett, plus Eddie Guerrero and Chris Jericho battle for the Cruiserweight title! ATHLETIC GREENS - Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1x year supply of immune-support Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to...
Sep 05, 2022•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 234
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric goes in-depth on what exactly went into Hulk Hogan's arrival in WCW, and how he was the savior for the brand. What Hulk did to not just increase interest in WCW from a wrestling fan perspective, but from a business perspective. CHILISLEEP - Head over to chilisleep.com/83WEEKS to learn more and save 30% off the purchase of any new Cube or OOLER Sleep System. This offer is available especially for 83 Weeks listeners -- and only for a limited time! RECTEQ - Visit r...
Aug 29, 2022•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 233
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric will watch the memorable Nitro where Arn Anderson hands not just his spot, but THE spot, to Curt Hennig. The show also features Lex Luger and Randy Savage in the main event, Alex Wright challenging Dean Malenko for the WCW TV title, Yuji Nagata goes for the Cruiserweight title against Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero vs. Steve McMichael for the US title, Chris Benoit against Jeff Jarrett, and much more! CHILISLEEP - Head over to chilisleep.com/83WEEKS to learn more...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 25 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad revisit Eric's WWE run in 2004! Topics include going to Japan, European tours, wrestling Vince McMahon on Raw, the Draft Lottery, Taboo Tuesday, Eugene, losing his hair, and much more! NHTSA - You’re hanging out with some friends and pung back a few drinks. A few becomes a few too many. So, if you think you’re okay to drive a%er a few drinks, think again. Play it safe and plan ahead to get a ride. It only takes one mistake to change your life, or som...
Aug 15, 2022•3 hr 27 min
Mongo comes aboard to WCW as a color commentator for the launch of Monday Nitro, and then transitions into a heel with the Horsemen. Steve's feud with Jeff Jarrett, the first big program with Goldberg, the Horsemen reform, and more! Plus, some Debra McMichael stories that will have everyone talking! GEICO - Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it’s hard work. But you know what’s easy? Bundling with GEICO. Go to GEICO.com, get a quote, and see how much YOU could save. It’s GEICO-easy! R...
Aug 08, 2022•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 230
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric sits down with comedian and former member of the Howard Stern Show, Shuli Egar, on location in Nashville to discuss the parallel's between comedy and wrestling, Ric Flair's Last Match, and more! FREEDOM GROOMING - To thank you for being such a loyal listener we have partnered with Freedom Grooming to give you an exclusive 20% off when you go to FreedomGrooming.com/83WEEKS GEICO - Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it’s hard work. But you know what’s ...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 38 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, it is a topic we thought we might never see, and that is the WWE WITHOUT Vince McMahon. What does the future of the company look like without Vince? Eric and Conrad discuss the potential political landscape, creative moving forward, and so much more. CARSHIELD - CarShield helps protect my wallet from expensive car repairs, and they’ll do the same for you! Go to CarShield.com/Podcast to start your plan and lock in your pricing forever. PEACOCK - WWE is turning up the ...
Jul 25, 2022•2 hr 25 min
We are one night removed from the Bash at the Beach - and we have the debut of the Nitro Girls, Raven and Stevie Richards are here, and Bill Goldberg is in the dark match. Plus, Alex Wright vs. Prince Iaukea, Chavo vs. Eddie, Steiners vs. Buff and Norton, Konnan joins the nWo. Is Curt Hennig with the Horsemen? Hall and Syxx take on Harlem Heat and Ric Flair takes on Jeff Jarrett! ZBIOTICS.COM - Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/ 83WEEKS to get 15% off your first order when you...
Jul 18, 2022•2 hr 23 min
