On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad go back 10 years to revisit TNA's Final Resolution 2011, which was held on December 11, 2011 at the Impact Zone and was headlined by Bobby Roode vs. AJ Styles for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in an Iron Man match. Other topics include Jeff Hardy vs. Jeff Jarrett in a Steel Cage match with major implications, Gail Kim vs. Mickie James for the Knockout Championship, James Storm vs. Kurt Angle, and much more! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Sh...
Dec 13, 2021•3 hr 35 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at the career of one of the greatest heels in wrestling history, "Ravishing" Rick Rude! Topics include Rick's return to WCW in 1991, the Halloween Phantom unveiling, The Dangerous Alliance, his back injury and Lloyd's of London policy, appearing on Raw and Nitro on the same night, the nWo, and much more! KEEPS – If your ready to take ACTION and prevent hair loss, go to KEEPS.com/83WEEKS to receive your first month of treatment for FREE! DOOR...
Dec 06, 2021•3 hr 28 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, we bring you a very special ADFREESHOWS.com presentation of Locked And Loaded. Top Guys and My Push Members had the chance to pick the brain of the one and only, Eric Bischoff, on the 10th edition of Locked & Loaded! 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! FAREWAY MEAT MARKET –Fareway Meat Market’s quality meat ...
Nov 29, 2021•2 hr 40 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watch back the November 25, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro when Marcus "Buff" Bagwell joins the nWo! Also, the guys discuss Judy Bagwell‘s passing, World War 3, AAA talent issues, DDP, the US Title Tournament, Benoit/Sullivan angle, and much more! FAREWAY MEAT MARKET – Fareway Meat Market’s quality meat comes straight from Americas Heartland Premium Beef, including- choice, prime, and 100% Fullblood wagyu and all natural certified Duroc pork is rais...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 25 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watch back the November 18, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro when Eric Bischoff turned heel and joined the nWo! Also, the guys discuss The Outsiders destroying The Nasty Boys, Tony Schiavone walking off, Jerry McDevitt, Roddy Piper, Jeff Jarrett being a Horseman…or not, DDP standing up to the nWo, and much more! FAREWAY MEAT MARKET - Fareway Meat Market’s quality meat comes straight from Americas Heartland Premium Beef, including- choice, prime, and 1...
Nov 15, 2021•2 hr 17 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit TNA Turning Point 2011, held on November 13, 2011 from the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL! This TNA PPV is headlined by Bobby Roode vs. AJ Styles for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Other topics include Eric's thoughts on CM Punk and Eddie Kingston's promo on AEW Rampage, Hogan turning on Immortal at Bound for Glory, Eric feuding with Hulk and Garrett Bischoff, Jeff Hardy vs. Jeff Jarrett, Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky, Sting, Scott St...
Nov 08, 2021•3 hr 32 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad profile the career of one of the greatest managers and announcers of all-time, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, on what would have been his 77th birthday. Topics include Bobby working in the AWA, "Pretty Boy" Bobby Heenan, becoming "The Brain,“ managing Nick Bockwinkel, jumping to the WWF, transitioning to a broadcaster, signing with WCW, Eric's relationship with Bobby, and so much more! GEICO - Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it’s hard work. ...
Nov 01, 2021•2 hr 17 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric answers YOUR questions on another fun edition of Ask Eric Anything! But...before we get to questions, Eric responds to the reactions from his "Shut up and wrestle" comments on the last week's 83 Weeks! Buckle up boys and girls! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code 83WEEKS. Add some swag to your saggy bag. BLUECHEW - Bluechew gives you confidence in bed every time. Visit BlueChew.com and get your first order free when use...
Oct 25, 2021•2 hr 4 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Paul watch back the October 21, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro from the Mankato Civic Center in Mankato, MN! In it, we'd see Sting return wearing Black and White face paint, and speaking for the last time until after Starrcade 1997. Also, the guys discuss Syxx’s camcorder gimmick, Dean Malenko wearing Rey Misterio Jr's mask, Nick Patrick, Bret Hart announcing he is staying with WWF on the other channel, Gene Okerlund's contract negotiations, and much more!...
Oct 18, 2021•3 hr 40 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit TNA Bound for Glory 2011, held on October 16, 2011 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA! This TNA PPV is probably most remembered for Hulk Hogan vs. Sting in a match for control of TNA with Garett Bischoff as special referee! Other topics include Hulk's physical condition, Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling, Jeff Hardy's drug angle, Bruce Prichard being appointed Head of Creative, and so much more! VEGASWINNERS.COM - Just be...
Oct 11, 2021•2 hr 28 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit the first of many “retirement” matches between Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan. It's Halloween Havoc 1994, which took place on October 23, 1994 from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI. Also on the card, we'd see Duston Rhodes vs. Arn Anderson, Steve Austin vs. Jim Duggan, The Nasty Boys vs. Terry Funk & Bunkhouse Buck, and much more! RAYCON - Treat yourself to the smooth sounds only RAYCON can provide. For a limited time, get 15% off your o...
Oct 04, 2021•2 hr 5 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are inviting another member of the nWo! Following Outsiders Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, special guest Sean Waltman, aka Syxx, joins the show! You don't want to miss a minute of this special edition of 83 Weeks! BLUECHEW - Bluechew gives you confidence in bed every time. Visit BlueChew.com and get your first order free when use promo code 83WEEKS. Just pay $5 shipping! LUCY - LUCY Nicotine is a company founded by former smokers looking for a better and ...
Sep 27, 2021•2 hr 12 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit TNA's No Surrender 2011, which took place on September 11, 2011 at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see Kurt Angle vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Sting in a Three-way match for the TNA Championship! Plus, the finals of the Bound for Glory Series, Matt Morgan vs. Samoa Joe, Winter vs. Mickie James, and much more! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with code 83WEEKS. Add some swag to your saggy bag. L...
Sep 20, 2021•3 hr 55 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watch back the September 16, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro from the Ashville Civic Center in Ashville, NC! In it, we'd see Sean Waltman become the 6th member of the nWo! Also, the guys discuss Fall Brawl 1996 with Sting exposing nWo Sting, Sting addressing his actions the previous night and speaking for the last time until after Starrcade 1997, Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage at Halloween Havoc, and much more! AURA - Aura provides digital security prot...
Sep 13, 2021•2 hr 27 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Paul watch back the September 9, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro from the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, GA! In it, we'd see the BIG reveal of Blood Runs Cold...ON WCW PRO?? How did this happen? Plus, the debut of Jacques Rougeau & Carl Oullet, Rick Steiner defeating Lex Luger, and much more! 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 muc...
Sep 06, 2021•2 hr 13 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the September 2, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This Nitro comes to us from the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, TN and is most remembered for The Giant turning on WCW, to become the 5th member of the NWO! In addition to the Giant's turn, the guys discuss Sean Waltman's contract issue, Mark Curtis’ referee debut, Jeff Jarrett, Nick Patrick, Jericho vs. Malenko, Randy Savage's contract nearing expiration, and so much more! COINBASE - Cryptocurre...
Aug 30, 2021•2 hr 3 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and guest host Paul Bromwell watchalong the August 26, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This edition of Nitro is probably most remembered for the debut of the 4th member of the nWo, Ted DiBiase! In addition to DiBiase's debut, the guys also revisit the WWF trademark lawsuit, Sean Waltman's WWF release, Bret Hart's alleged negotiation, "Blood Runs Cold," Ric Flair & Arn Anderson vs. The Rock 'n' Roll Express, a main event between Sting & Lex Luger vs. Chris Beno...
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 27 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the August 23, 1999 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This Nitro comes to us from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and is most remembered for a live performance by "The Hottest Band In the World" KISS, along with the debut of the Demon! In addition to the Kiss performance, topics covered include Eric's controversial meeting with talent about changes needed in WCW, Raven asking for his release, Bobby Heenan calling Gene Simmons, Richard Simmons, West T...
Aug 16, 2021•3 hr 33 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit Clash of the Champions XXXIII, which took place on August 15, 1996 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO. The main event featured Hollywood Hogan vs. Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Championship! The guys also discuss, The Booty Man beatdown, Lanny Poffo, Glacier, Compuserve, Braun the Leprechaun, and so much more! There’s a new sports drama series on STARZ starting August 15th set in the world of indie wrestling. “Heels” follows ...
Aug 09, 2021•2 hr 26 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are throwing the format out the window! Just a few weeks after welcoming Outsider Scott Hall to the show, the guys are joined by the second-half of The Outsiders, Kevin Nash, to discuss all-things nWo! You don't want to miss a minute of this special edition of 83 Weeks! 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’...
Aug 02, 2021•3 hr 9 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric is put in the hot seat again for another edition of Ask Eric Anything! Topics include, if Eric ran the AWA, why he didn't become WCW World Champion, the Thunder Dome, NWO Wolfpack, AEW Roster, and so 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 solidgoldpet.com/83WEEKS Blueche...
Jul 26, 2021•2 hr 17 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad profile the career of WWE Hall of Famer, “Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Sadly, we lost one of the legends of the 1980s this past week when Paul Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 on July 12. The guys discuss Paul's early football career, breaking into wrestling, training with Hiro Matsuda, coming to the WWF and working with Hulk Hogan, Eric meeting Paul in WCW, the Power Plant, and much more! Cryptocurrency might feel like a secret or exc...
Jul 19, 2021•2 hr 15 min
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•2 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•3 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