On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, AUSTIN VS. DUGGAN....54 seconds! AUSTIN VS. DUGGAN...54 seconds! Relive the infamous Clash Of The Champions from November 1994, in Jacksonville, Florida, that included Dave Sullivan and Brutus The F'n Barber Beefcake in the main event, a pivotal loss in Steve Austin's career, The Honky Tonk Man, and more, in this first Clash of the temporary Post-Flair/Hogan as WCW Champion Era! Hear Eric's thoughts on why the short Steve Austin...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 52 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the fellas go back in time to 1994 and the AAA/WCW co-promoted "When Worlds Collide" PPV! This was the first pro wrestling PPV to air that was not from a US based promotion. How did it come about, what were Eric's feelings on Lucha Libre at the time, how did he settle on a commentary team and more! Plus, thoughts on matches involving talent like Konnan, Eddy Guerrero, Art Barr, La Parka, 2 Cold Scorpio, Louie Spicollo, Psicosis,...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Enjoy this weeks' "Best Of 83 Weeks 4," as we revisit some of the most hilarious, combative, surprising and informative moments in the history of the show! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 at fite.tv/starrcast Buy a shirt and get a call from Eric: www.EricBischoff.com Find tons o...
Nov 04, 2019•2 hr 13 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss one of the biggest cards in WCW history, HALLOWEEN HAVOC '97! With a main event of Hollywood Hogan vs. Roddy Piper in a cage, and in the midst of the Sting vs. NWO angle, there was sure to be a ton of eyeballs on this show! Also taking place that night, Randy Savage and DDP continued their feud of the year in a "Death Match," Lex Luger wrestled Scott Hall with Larry Zbyszko as special guest referee, and Curt ...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 23 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss one of the greatest superstars of all time, the original "Outsider," "The Bad Guy" himself, Scott Hall! In this first chapter of many about his career, Eric and Conrad talk about Scott's early days in the business, his initial WCW run as Diamond Studd, signing him back to WCW from WWE, The Outsiders with Kevin Nash, the early days of the NWO with Hulk Hogan, Outsiders vs. The Nasty Boys and The Faces Of Fear ...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 54 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss WCW Halloween Havoc '96! In the midst of one of the hottest angles in wrestling wrestling history, the NWO with the still freshly turned heel Hollywood Hogan were running roughshod over all the WCW babyfaces and heroes! Hear all about Hogan's feud with Randy Savage, their main event match at Havoc, Randy's WCW contract, and their relationship at the time! Plus, Jeff Jarrett joins WCW, The Giant in the NWO, wh...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Episode 77: On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, enjoy some of the greatest, funnest, and most informative moments from the show's history! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 at fite.tv/starrcast Buy a shirt and get a call from Eric: www.EricBischoff.com ...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 51 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric takes questions from the audience! A plethora of topics are discussed, including AEW vs. NXT, Eric's entrance to the ring, WCW, traveling around the world, stooges in the wrestling business and much, much more! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other li...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 27 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss the how, why, and when of the beginnings of Eric's association with TNA Wrestling. Did Eric feel he was done in the wrestling business after the end of his WWE run? What was his experience like writing a book? How did the Hulkamania Tour of Australia come about? How did Eric first become aware of TNA, what did he think of their weekly PPV model, what type of contact did he have with them through the years, an...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 45 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad watch the September 22, 1997 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw! There is so much to discuss from this famous episode which aired from Madison Square Garden in NYC, including Vince taking his first Stunner from Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mick Foley appearing as Cactus Jack for the first time in a WWE ring, and the ongoing Undertaker-Paul Bearer storyline that would lead to the emergence of Kane! Plus, Vince talks to Bret ...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 22 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss the WCW PPV from September 1996, Fall Brawl! It took place in the early days of the hot NWO vs. WCW angle, and one of the first major matches to take place in that angle was War Games that night! Whose side was Sting on? What was the genesis behind the NWO Sting angle, and what are Eric's thoughts on it today? Plus Eric discusses various rumors about talent jumping ship around this time, the PPV debut of Chri...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 55 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad do a deep dive on the circumstances and the stories behind Eric getting sent home from WCW in September 1999. What preceded it, what plans had to be left on the table due to it, who sent Eric home, who did Eric call after, and what were his plans for both the short term and long term once this happened? Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce &...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 51 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss the life and career of the legendary "Enforcer" Arn Anderson! Hear all about Eric's first memories of Arn, beginning to work with him in WCW, Arn's relationship and matches with Ric Flair, Flair/Anderson vs. Steve Austin and Brian Pillman, his matches against Hulk Hogan, the unfortunate situation that occured with Sid Vicious in 1993, his contributions backstage, working through injuries and his retirement an...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 44 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss the final WCW Clash Of The Champions, Clash Of The Champions 35! This show aired live on TBS in the midst of the heated WCW vs. NWO, and Hulk Hogan vs. Sting angles, and featured Scott Hall & Randy Savage main eventing against DDP & Lex Luger, as well as a post match angle with Sting that is remembered for all the wrong reasons! Plus the newly signed Curt Hennig teamed up with Ric Flair to take on Kon...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 34 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss WCW Road Wild '99, the final PPV before Eric went home that year Feat. Kevin Nash vs. a newly returned babyface Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage vs. Dennis Rodman and so much more! Plus, hear all about what Eric has been up to since his big move east to Connecticut! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad Watch-A-Long during a special 100th episode of WCW Monday Nitro! It was a special three hour edition on August 4, 1997, which featured a huge WCW World Heavyweight Championship match between Hollywood Hogan and Lex Luger! Also on the card, DDP vs. Ric Flair, Konnan vs. Psychosis, Chris Benoit vs. Syxx, and The Giant in a handicap match! Plus, hear all about what Eric has been up to since his big move east to Connecti...
Aug 12, 2019•2 hr 33 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, it's a "Best Of" show, featuring special co-host Tony Schiavone taking us through some of the most infamous arguments, hilarious segments, and controversial moments in show history! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 a...
Aug 05, 2019•2 hr 2 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys cover former WCW World Heavyweight, United States, World Television and World Tag Team Champion, the Big Bad Booty Daddy himself, "Big Poppa Pump," Scott Steiner! The show includes a history of one of the greatest tag teams of all time, Scott and his brother Rick, The Steiner Bros., and their matches with teams like The Road Warriors, Doom, and The Outsiders! Eric talks how the Steiners finally returned to WCW during the mi...
Jul 29, 2019•2 hr 10 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys cover July 2001's WWE Invasion PPV! It was finally here, an "interpromotional" PPV featuring the WWE, WCW, and ECW stars, competing against each other! Interest was super high, and the star power was off the charts! Now on today's 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff watches Invasion for the very first time. Hear Eric's ongoing thoughts in a Watch-A-Long format, plus how his negotations to join WWE went back in the early summer of 2001,...
Jul 22, 2019•2 hr 46 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys cover WCW Bash At The Beach '99! What were Eric's thoughts on Sid Vicious' WCW return, Kevin Nash as WCW World Champion, Randy Savage and Team Madness, the Buff Bagwell vs. Roddy Piper boxing match with Mills Lane as referee, Master P and The No Limit Soldiers' WCW run, and of course the JUNKYARD INVITATIONAL MATCH! All this plus talk about Konnan, Rey Mysterio Jr., The Sandman/Hak, the Jersey Triad of DDP/Bigelow/Kanyon, t...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 37 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, while over on Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard the 7-6-98 Nitro is the topic, on 83 Weeks the guys are going to discuss what was going on in WWE and on the USA Network for that week's Monday Night Raw! Join the watch-a-long and hear Eric's thoughts on the WWE product and talent at the time, as the Monday Night Wars were at one of their most critical points! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad f...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 45 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys talk about the infamous WCW Bash At The Beach '98, which featured a huge pop culture cross over main event, between Hulk Hogan/Dennis Rodman and Diamond Dallas Page/Karl Malone! Eric discusses what it was like to work with Karl, some difficulties with Dennis, and his reaction to how the match turned out. Also on the card, new World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg defends his title against Curt Hennig, TV Champion Booker T vs....
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 38 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, WCW Clash Of The Champions XVII is the topic! What was WCW like at this time in 1994, with Hulk Hogan's contract freshly signed and his first appearance looming? How did WCW's top talent at the time receive the idea of Hogan coming into the company? Plus. Sting vs. Ric Flair to unify the WCW and International Heavyweight titles, Steve Austin vs. Johnny B. Badd, Lord Steven Regal vs. Lazzy Zbyszko, Cactus Jack, The Nasty Boys, talk a...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 58 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, WCW Great American Bash '99 is the topic! Hear all about how Master P and the No Limit Soldiers became apart of WCW! Plus, Kevin Nash as WCW World Heavyweight Champion, feuding with the Macho Man Randy Savage! The Jersey Triad of DDP, Bam Bam Bigelow and Kanyon were the WCW World Tag Team Champions, and were defending against Chris Benoit and Perry Saturn! Plus the infamous match berween Sting and Rick Steiner that ended in "Sting" ...
Jun 17, 2019•2 hr 26 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the June 10, 1996 WCW Monday Nitro is the topic! Watch-A-Long as Eric and Conrad discuss the famous night where the second "Outsider" debuted, as Kevin Nash was Scott Hall's big surprise, fresh off a run as the WWF Champion! Also on this episode of Nitro, Lex Luger & Sting main evented the show against Ric Flair & Arn Anderson, The Public Enemy took on The Nasty Boys, The Giant defended the WCW World Heavyweight Championship...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 38 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, YOU RUN THE SHOW, as social media was scoured for the best listener questions, and now Eric and Conrad are answering them and leaving no stone unturned! Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 at fite.tv/starrcast Buy a shi...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 at fite.tv/starrcast Buy a shirt and get a call from Eric: www.EricBischoff.com Find tons of new merch at BoxOfGimmicks.com Interact with Eric live - twitch.tv/83weeks Ask a question about next week's show on Twitter: @83weeks Stop throwing your m...
May 27, 2019•2 hr 13 min
Support us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks See Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 at fite.tv/starrcast Buy a shirt and get a call from Eric: www.EricBischoff.com Find tons of new merch at BoxOfGimmicks.com Interact with Eric live - twitch.tv/83weeks Ask a question about next week's show on Twitter: @83weeks Stop throwing your m...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, it's a tough time for WCW, as they aired the PPV, Slamboree '99! Struggling for direction and getting hammered in the ratings, Diamond Dallas Page has been World Champion for only a month, as he comes up against Kevin Nash. Sting and Goldberg compete in a dream match, as do Ric Flair and Roddy Piper. Former running buddies in the NWO, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell collide afrer some heated promos between the two. Plus, "Macho Man" ...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 56 min
On this week's 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, WCW Slamboree '97 is on the menu! Hear all about the six man tag main event, featuring the WolfPac (Hall, Nash, Syxx) vs. Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, and NFL Star Kevin Greene, plus the rumored tensions beforehand! Plus all time NFL great Reggie White stepped into a WCW ring vs. Steve "Mongo" McMichael, The Steiner Bros. faced Konnan & Hugh Morrus, Meng wrestled Chris Benoit, and so much more! Support us on Patreon for even more con...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 48 min
