In this week's edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff answers YOUR questions about the BUSINESS of the wrestling business! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more t...
Jul 13, 2023•59 min
On this episode of 83Weeks, we are diving deep into the development of Monday Night Nitro and all the other happenings leading up to Bash At The Beach 1995! Eric shares his thoughts on how the concept of a beach ppv came about, how Baywatch got involved with the company, and why he considers Kevin Sullivan to be one of the greatest minds in professional wrestling. All that, plus Eric's latest take on the professional wrestling landscape today. HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscription...
Jul 10, 2023•3 hr 48 min
On this week's episode of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba dive into whether or not AEW should be concerned about Collision's ratings dipping significantly in Week 3. Plus, thoughts on WWE bringing WrestleMania to London! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! BlueChew - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MO...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min
On this exciting new episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad discuss Eric's new found love for being bald, his excitement for Cody's 4th of July festivities, and all his thoughts on AEW Collisions current ratings situation. The guys then focus on the man of the hour, the great Marc Hero and his legendary character Johnny B. Badd! Eric talks about his time working with Mero and how his willingness to try a wild gimmick led to him becoming a household name. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew ...
Jul 03, 2023•2 hr 58 min
In this very special edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder in WWE! Cardona discusses how his WWE release in 2020 led to him reinventing not just his way of life, but his way of business, and details why he's on his way to his most lucrative year yet! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA...
Jun 29, 2023•57 min
On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric joins Conrad from the Huntsville studio for a very exciting #Ask Eric Anything! Eric and Conrad discuss the AEW Forbidden Door ppv, Eric losing his hair, and all the great stories from Ad Free Shows Top Guy weekend. Plus, Eric gives some great answers to YOUR questions! ZBIOTICS - Visit zbiotics.com/83WEEKS to get 15% off your first order when you use 83WEEKS at checkout. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. BLUECHEW -...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 44 min
In this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba examine the strong AEW Collision and NXT ratings from this past week, plus look back at their beginning of 2023 predictions and see how they've aged! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. Factor- Head to FACTORMEALS.com/WRESTLEBIZ50 and use code WRESTLEBIZ50 to get 50% off your first box FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
On this BONUS episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the debut episode of AEW Collision. Eric uses his experiences in the television industry to draw from when giving his take on the show. What worked? What could be tweaked? What was Eric's takeaway? The guys cover it all segment by segment and you might be surprised at what you hear. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthl...
Jun 20, 2023•2 hr 34 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric watches Total Non Stop Actions very first weekly ppv! TNA kicked off their new weekly ppv business plan in non other that Huntsville, Alabama with a main event packed full of former WCW superstars. Eric reacts to seeing many of his old colleagues and gives his thoughts on why this was a bad plan for TNA at the time. GAMETIME - Snag the tickets without the stress with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code WEEKS for $20 off your firs...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 7 min
In this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba look ahead at the ramifications of and expectations for AEW Collision's debut this weekend, and react to rumors of Disney and Amazon's interest in WWE TV rights. Special thanks to this week's sponsor! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN ...
Jun 16, 2023•54 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to the year 2000 and the Great American Bash! The guys discuss the eroding relationship between Eric and Vince Russo, the growing number of gimmicks being added to every match, and the overall disgust Eric had for this PPV now watching it back over 20 years later. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipp...
Jun 12, 2023•2 hr 3 min
On this week's edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Dan from Belts by Dan! He explains the business of wrestling belts, what goes into manufacturing one, and the increased interest outside of wrestling. Plus, Eric and Jon discuss the LIV Golf/PGA merger, WWE and AEW ratings, and CM Punk's impact on Collision. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate ...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr
In this week's episode of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba welcome in Dr. CarrieLynn Reinhard, who shares with them her studies on the psychology of wrestling fandom. Why do fans feel the way they do? What do they connect with? Special thanks to this week's sponsors! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. Factor-Head to FACTORMEALS.com/WRESTLEBIZ50 and use code WRESTLEBIZ50 to get 50% off your first box Fite+- Fite+ is...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the icon Sting’s time in TNA. From turning Sting heel, to his incredible Joker run the guys cover it all. AN EVENING WITH KEVIN VON ERICH - Iconic wrestler Kevin Von Erich has just announced his first public tour. The show titled “AN EVENING WITH KEVIN VON ERICH: Stories From the Top Rope” will feature Von Erich sharing insight into his career, personal triumphs and tragedies. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 2nd at EmporiumPresents.com or...
Jun 05, 2023•2 hr 33 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 25 years at Lex Luger in WCW during the height of the Monday Night Wars throughout 1998! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. Henson-Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/83WEEKS to pick the razor for you and use code 83WEEKS and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart. BlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to...
May 29, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 272
The business of the business is back! Join Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba on this week's "Strictly Business," as they dive into WWE CEO Nick Khan's recent comments about future TV rights, AEW running Las Vegas, wrestling fan tribalism, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Factor-Head to FACTORMEALS.com/WRESTLEBIZ50 and use code WRESTLEBIZ50 to get 50% off your first box Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get ahead of the game...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the announcement of AEW Collision and the pros and cons of a new Saturday show. They also discuss legacy of the Four Horsemen. Eric shares his thoughts on the faction and if he believes the group is worthy the praise it receives to this day. He also discusses in detail the different formations of the group and why he ultimately shut it down. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. Tha...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 29 min
On this week's edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss AEW's announcement of the "AEW Collision" TV show, CM Punk's alleged issues with the company, Seth Rollins joining Marvel, and WWE's upcoming sponsorships with Endeavor at the helm. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get ahead of th...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are going back 25 years to "celebrate" Slamboree 1998! The guys discuss the dominoes that continued to tumble for WCW during this time and how it was on Eric to make it all work. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE ATHLETIC GREENS - Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1x year supply of immune-support Vitamin ...
May 15, 2023•3 hr 47 min
In this week's edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba talk about the rumors of AEW's new TV deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, plus, welcome in Ad Free Shows' Brandon Tolle to talk the business of wrestling trading cards! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get ahead of the game and save 20% on your subscription by using the code 'wrestlebiz' at checkout. Launch your business p...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min
On this EPIC episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and host Conrad Thompson discuss Slamboree 2000! The guys cover it all such as, Eric distain for Kimberly Page's cat, Ready To Rumble, working Vince Russo, the New Blood, and so much more. Eric also shares his thoughts on AEW's incredible ticket sale numbers and what he believes is next for the company. GAMETIME - Snag the tickets without the stress with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code WEEKS for $20 off your fir...
May 08, 2023•3 hr 13 min
On this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss whether or not the WWE Draft means anything, AEW's All In ticket sales for Wembley Stadium, Tony Khan calling out a reporter, AEW hiring Will Washington, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get ahead of the game and save 20% on yo...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss Hulk Hogan's 2009 venture down under for the ill fated Hulkamania Tour. Eric shares how the tour was developed and the sports and entertainment Australian company that was determined to make it happen. He goes into detail about Hulk Hogan's heath issues at the time of the event and why it was crucial that be Ric Flair involved. Eric also gives his thoughts and opinions on the latest with AEW's Wembley Stadium show, CM Punk showing up at RAW, G...
May 01, 2023•3 hr 36 min
Crossover athletes have stolen the show in wrestling the past two decades, so why is that? In this never-before-public episode of "Strictly Business" taped in June 2022, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba welcome in A.J. Francis (WWE's Top Dolla) to discuss that, WWE's NIL program, and more! ***NOTE*** This was taped during A.J.'s WWE departure, prior to his return. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Ge...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, we are celebrating our 5 year anniversary! Eric Bischoff and special guest host Casio cover the build up and ppv Spring Stampede 1998. The guys also discuss how Eric and Conrad met, the formation of the podcast, Eric's recent near death experience and so much more. SUNDAY - Sunday is offering our listeners 20% off! Full-season plans start at just $109, and you can get 20% off when you visit GETSUNDAY.COM/83WEEKS at checkout! HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to su...
Apr 24, 2023•3 hr 15 min
In this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba welcome in The Athletic's media reporter Richard Deitsch! Richard discusses pro wrestling's space in the sports media landscape, WWE's upcoming TV rights deal, Nick Khan's presence in the industry, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. Empiraa - Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad give you a peek behind the AD Free Shows paywall to show you some of the exciting programing we offer on the site. On this special edition, we take you "In-Depth" as we break down and analyze the Aces & Eights storyline like you've never heard it done before. Topics include what Eric learned from his time in WCW to TNA and how it helped shape his creative choices, utilizing an injured Hulk Hogan at that time, and the trust both had in Bully Ray. Plus,...
Apr 17, 2023•2 hr 58 min
On this week's edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba take a deep dive on what a potential CM Punk return would mean for AEW! Plus, thoughts on Roman Reigns potentially dropping the WWE Universal Championship in Saudi Arabia. Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get ahead of the game and save 20% on your subscription by using the code 'wrestlebiz' at checkout. Launch your busine...
Apr 14, 2023•55 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad revisit April 13th 1998 aka the night WWE RAW ended WCW Nitro's 83 week streak of dominating the Nielsen ratings. Eric discusses his immediate reaction to the turn and what the company did next. The guys also touch on the sale of WWE and what it could mean for talent, AEW going across the pond for their big Wembley Stadium show, and so much more on this week's edition of 83 Weeks. SUNDAY - Sunday is offering our listeners 20% off! F...
Apr 10, 2023•2 hr
In this week's edition of "Strictly Business" Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss all the details about WWE's sale to Endeavor, look at WrestleMania's main event booking, AEW's London show, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Empiraa- Sign up now and receive free onboarding, your first 14 days for free, and 24/7 support. Get ahead of the game and save 20% on your subscription by using the code 'wrestlebiz' at checkout. Launch your business plan faster and with less effort than ever b...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min
