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83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

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Since 1984 every wrestling promoter has tried to beat Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation unsuccessfully… except one, Eric Bischoff. From a “C-Team Announcer” to the President of WCW, Eric did it all! The nWo, Monday Night Nitro, and most importantly beating Vince not once, but 83 times in a row! Hear all about it on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson!

Episodes

Episode 165: Ask Eric Anything

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, 20212 hr 9 min

Episode 164: TNA Sacrifice 2011

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, 20212 hr 6 min

Episode 163: Ask Eric Anything

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, 20213 hr 37 min

Episode 162: TNA Lockdown 2011

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, 20213 hr 45 min

Episode 161: Slamboree 1996

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, 20213 hr 36 min

Episode 160: Eric's AFS Hall of Fame Celebration

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, 20212 hr 59 min

Episode 159: Spring Stampede 1999

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, 20213 hr 2 min

Episode 158: The Big Bang!

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, 20213 hr 45 min

Episode 157: Curt Hennig

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, 20213 hr 53 min

Episode 156: WCW GREED

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, 20213 hr 30 min

Episode 155: TNA Victory Road 2011

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, 20213 hr 34 min

Episode 154: WCW Nitro 03.03.97 Watch Along

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, 20212 hr 22 min

Episode 153: Verne Gagne

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, 20212 hr 22 min

Episode 152: WCW SuperBrawl Revenge 2001

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, 20212 hr 14 min

Episode 151: TNA Against All Odds 2011

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, 20213 hr 39 min

Episode 150: Harlem Heat

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, 20212 hr 4 min

Episode 149: Clash Of The Champions 32

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, 20213 hr 45 min

Episode 148: RAW 01.19.98 WATCH ALONG

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, 20212 hr 2 min

Episode 147: WCW Sin

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, 20212 hr 54 min

Episode 146: #Ask Eric Anything!

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/83WEEK...

Jan 04, 20212 hr 57 min

Episode 145: The Best Of Eric Fires Back & Mean Tweet Receipts!

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, 20202 hr 27 min

Episode 144: GEICO Presents: The Great "Death of WCW" Debate!

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, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode 143: Geico Presents: Starrcade 1991.

Join Eric and Conrad on this very special BONUS episode of 83 Weeks. Today is the day that the infamous 1991 Lethal Lottery is discussed, that's right.. BATTLEBOWL. This bonus episode has been decades in the making and it's all 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, along with your auto policy. It’s a good thing, too, ...

Dec 26, 20202 hr 57 min

Episode 142: STARRCADE 2000

On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit Starrcade 2000, which took place on December 17, 2000 at the MCI Center in Washington DC. This was the 18th and final edition of Starrcade for WCW before the sale to WWF. In it, we'd see Scott Steiner vs. Sid in the main event for the WCW Championship. Plus, Goldberg vs. Lex Luger in a No Holds Barred Match, Terry Funk vs. Crowbar, Mike Awesome vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, and more! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can...

Dec 21, 20203 hr 38 min

Episode 141: Starrcade 1999

On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad revisit Starrcade 1999, which took place on December 19, 1999 at the MCI Center in Washington DC. Business for WCW is not just down - it’s been halved, with a crowd of about 8,500, compared to 16,000 fans one year prior for Starrcade 1998. We'd see a lot of bad gimmick matches, including Benoit vs. Jarrett in a Ladder Match, Nash vs. Sid in a Powerbomb Match, DDP vs. David Flair in a Crowbar on a Pole Match, and Bret Hart vs. Goldberg in a N...

Dec 14, 20203 hr 2 min

Episode 140: TNA Final Resolution 2010

On this episode of 83 Weeks, it's all about the tenth anniversary of TNA Final Resolution 2010, which was held on December 5, 2010 from the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. If you're a fan of gimmick matches - and we know Eric is NOT - this card had it all. Casket match, First Blood match, No DQ, Falls Count Anywhere, and even a Full Metal Mayhem match. Strap in, and LISTEN, for what will surely be an entertaining episode of 83 Weeks! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in a...

Dec 07, 20203 hr 5 min

Episode 139: Eric Is Fired! - RAW 12.05.05

On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad look back 15 years at the December 5, 2005 edition of Monday Night Raw from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC. Eric met his fate that night as Raw GM, as Vince uttered his famous two words: "YOU'RE FIRED!" before getting dumped into the back of a garbage truck! 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 podca...

Nov 30, 20203 hr 31 min

Episode 138: World War 3 1996

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 24 years at WCW's World War 3 1996, which took place on November 24 at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, VA. In it, we'd see The Giant outlast 59 others in a 60-man battle royal. Plus, we'd see some interesting matches including Sister Sherri vs. Colonel Robert Parker, Chris Jericho vs. Nick Patrick, 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...

Nov 23, 20203 hr 25 min

Episode 137: Clash Of The Champions XVII

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad looks back 29 years at Clash of the Champions XVII, which took place on November 19, 1991 at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, GA. In it, we'd see Lex Luger square off against Rick Steiner for the WCW World Championship. Plus, Rick Rude vs. Sting, Steve Austin vs. PN News, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat vs. Enforcers, 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 ...

Nov 16, 20203 hr 21 min

Episode 136: Clash Of The Champions XXV

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back 27 years at Clash of the Champions XXV, which took place on November 10, 1993 at the Bayfront Arena in St. Petersburg, FL. In it, we'd see Ric Flair battle Vader in the main event for the WCW World Title. Other notable matchups included Steve Austin vs. Brian Pillman, Rick Rude vs. Road Warrior Hawk, The Nasty Boys vs. Sting and Davey Boy Smith, and more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows...

Nov 09, 20202 hr 25 min