On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and host Conrad Thompson, discuss the career of Eric's long-time friend and former colleague, Diamond Dallas Page. Eric has a unique perspective on Page's career, having worked closely with him during his time as the President of World Championship Wrestling. Eric spoke passionately about Page's journey to becoming one of the most beloved and respected wrestlers in the industry. He highlighted Page's determination and work ethic, noting that he was not ...
Apr 03, 2023•2 hr 9 min
On this week's "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba look ahead at WrestleMania! Hear Eric's thoughts on Cody's breakout week, how WrestleMania became larger than life, plus, an update on the WWE sale process. 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 l...
Mar 30, 2023•56 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Easy E is back and he is answering your questions! Join us as Eric tackles topics on WrestleMania, his fascination with wrestling memorabilia collectors, if Tony Schiavone should be in the WWE Hall of Fame, if he ever fought Vince McMahon (back in the day) how he would beat him, and so much more all on this fun welcome back episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. ROCKET MONEY - Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to ROCKETMON...
Mar 27, 2023•2 hr 2 min
He's back, and he's better than ever! Eric Bischoff returns to "Strictly Business" this week, and he's fired up! Join Eric and Jon Alba as they discuss AEW's announcing expanded house shows, WWE moving forward with NXT Europe, and Bill Goldberg's legacy now that he's a free agent! 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 'wrestl...
Mar 23, 2023•51 min
On this episode of 83 WEEKS with Eric Bischoff, we are giving you a peek into just some of the amazing experiences offered to our Ad Free Show members every month. Eric and host Conrad Thompson sit down with legendary WCW/WWE referee Nick Patrick for the very first time to discuss what actually happened on that fateful night in 1997. Nick was tasked to referee the main event championship match between Hollywood Hulk Hogan and the icon Sting, so what happened? Was Nick told to "fast count" the pi...
Mar 20, 2023•3 hr 50 min•Ep. 262
In this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff has the week off! Instead, Jon Alba is joined by award-winning podcaster and content creator Chris Van Vliet to discuss the business of content creation in pro wrestling, how to monetize video and audio, and tips for those who want to get started! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Stamps.com - Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/BISCHOFF . Empiraa - Sign up now and receive free onboarding, you...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Get ready to hop in the time machine with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson as they take you back to a classic episode of TNA Impact! This episode is a must-watch as Eric gets his head shaved by none other than Mick Foley. But that's not all, buckle up as they discuss some of the biggest names in wrestling history, including MJF, AJ Styles, The Nasty Boys, and of course, the Hulkster himself. As always, Eric and Conrad bring their unique perspectives and insider knowledge to the table, sharing s...
Mar 13, 2023•2 hr 10 min
This week on Strictly Business, Eric and Jon are joined by Darren Rovell of the Action Network to talk all about the possibility of GAMBLING on Pro Wrestling. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped Right Tools- 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 your subscription by using the code 'wrestlebiz' at checkout. Launch y...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff & Conrad Thompson talk about Rick Steiner. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Mindbloom - Go to Mindbloom.com/83WEEKS, promo code 83WEEKS for $100 off your first six-session program today Rocket Money- Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to ROCKETMONEY.COM/83WEEKS. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions right now at ROCKETMONEY.COM/83WEEKS Henson Shaving- It’s time to say no to s...
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 6 min
This week on Strictly Business. Eric Bischoff & Jon Alba talk about AEW's ratings, Tony KHan's comments, Endeavor to bow out of WWE? and so much more! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Empiraa.com- 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 before. Visit www.empiraa.com/eric today and ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr
This week on 83 weeks, Eric & Conrad watch a 3-HOUR NITRO. Eric also goes off on Dave Meltzer/ Special thanks to this week's sponsors! 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 do is visit athleticgreens.com/83WEEKS. MINDBLOOM-Go to Mindbloom.com/83WEEKS, promo code 83WEEKS for $100 off your first six-session program today FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83wee...
Feb 27, 2023•3 hr 35 min
Today on a LIVE Strictly Business, Jon & Eric will run down some of this week's hot topics. 0:00 Strictly Business #15: RAPID FIRE, AEW All Access, WWE $9bb , Sami Zayn 0:05 START 1:00 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 2:00 AEW ALL ACCESS 9:00 Under delivering on the announcement 10:00 Meltzer 11:52 AEW's 1mm rating 14:00 THE XFL 21:32 Would Eric have joined the first XFL? 27:00 WWE worth $9 billion? 31:45 Endeavor? 33:25 Dwayne Johnson? 35:00 MLW on Reelz 35:30 WWE Attendance is up 42:27 Sami Zayn in the main e...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson talk all about SuperBrawl VII. But along the way they talk about Sami Zayn, Jerry Jarrett, and So Much More!!! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! 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 do is visit athleticgreens.com/83WEEKS. Again, that is athleticgreens.com/83WEEKS to take ownership over your health ...
Feb 20, 2023•3 hr 52 min
On this SPECIAL LIVE edition of Strictly Business. Eric & Jon deconstruct RAW and Dynamite just to put it back together again for YOUR INSIGHT. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Stamps.com- Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/BISCHOFF. Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad celebrate the life and legacy of the late, great Sherri Martel, who would have turned 65 this month. Topics include Sherri's early career, coming into WWF, getting physical in the ring, her WCW debut, being paired with Ric Flair, managing Harlem Heat, and much more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. Factor Head to FACTOR75.com/83WEEKS60 and use code 83WEEKS60 to get ...
Feb 13, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 257
Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ 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 Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen ...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson talk all about the nWo: Read & Black but before they get there they talk all about Lanny Poffo, Sami Zayn, The Bloodline, Wrestlemania, and DDP Special thanks to this week's sponsors! 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 do is visit athleticgreens.com/83WEEKS. Embark- It’s the perfect time to shop for a...
Feb 06, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 256
This week on Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff is joined by Tom Deschenes as they talk all about WHY The Bloodline storyline is so good. Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ 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....
Feb 01, 2023•46 min
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric is answering YOUR questions, with special co-host, Shuli Egar! Topics include 1997 vs. 2023 Eric, ECW, buying TNA and WWE, WCW Thunder, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped Beard Hedger- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. CamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s.Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033 Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give y...
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 255
This week on Strictly Business, Jon and Eric just kind of "Shoot the breeze" and talk about the trending topics of the day. Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ 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 Get earl...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This week we FINALLY get to talk about Buff Bagwell. But instead of just talking about him, We talked TO HIM. So listen at the beginning to hear all about Buff's career from Eric Bischoff and then stay to the end to hear from the man himself: Marcus "Buff" Bagwell Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped Beard Hedger- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1x-year supply of immune-support Vitami...
Jan 23, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 254
This week on Strictly business Eric and Jon are joined by Brian Bedol Brian Bedol is an American entrepreneur and media executive. He is the founder and CEO of Bedrocket Media Ventures, a digital media company that acquires, develops, and distributes content across various platforms. Bedol is also the co-founder of Classic Sports Network, which was later rebranded as ESPN Classic. He was ALSO the founder and CEO of Fusient Media Ventures, a sports and entertainment company that was trying to pur...
Jan 20, 2023•56 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks, Conrad & Eric are STILL not done talking about the potential WWE Sale. They specifically talk about the possibility of Vince taking the company private and how EVERYONE got the Saudi Arabia Sale wrong. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! CamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s.Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033 Athletic Greens- Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1x-year supply of immune-support V...
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 253
On this episode of Strictly Business we are joined by Raj Giri Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min
At the closing bell of 1/11/2023, Eric Bischoff & Jon Alba respond to the reports from last night that said WWE had sold to Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min
On this edition of 83 Weeks Conrad and Eric push back the initial plan to do a show about Buff Bagwell to next week as they talk all about the potential sale of the WWE. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! CamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s.Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033 ShipStation- Go to ShipStation.com/83weeks today and sign up for a FREE 60-day trial. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Get early,...
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 41 min
Join Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba on this VERY SPECIAL EDITION of Strictly Business where they talk all about Vince McMahon's TAKEOVER of the WWE FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps! AdFreeShows.com also h...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba make their predictions for 2023 in the professional wrestling business Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.c...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min
On this episode of 83 weeks, Eric and Conrad talk all about the time TNA wrestling decided to go head-to-head with WWE RAW. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! CamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s.Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033 ShipStation- Go to ShipStation.com/83weeks today and sign up for a FREE 60-day trial. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your f...
Jan 02, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 251
This week on Strictly Business, Jon and Eric dive into the TOP 5 Wrestling news stories of 2022. Jimmys Seafood- JimmysFamousSeafood.com ships nationwide. Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min
