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 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Feb 20, 2023•3 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•3 hr 38 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast 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 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 19 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast 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•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 you...
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast 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 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Vitamin ...
Jan 23, 2023•3 hr 45 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast 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•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•3 hr 30 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast 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 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 16 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff discusses his rise to power in WCW. Starting his time working in the AWA and the decision to leave for WCW, as well as his audition process and early days in the company. Bischoff also delves into his experiences working with Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and other wrestling legends. He shares his thoughts on taking risks, facing criticism, and building his self-confidence. This candid conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Bischoff's thoughts...
Dec 26, 2022•3 hr 46 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast Last week on Strictly Business, we welcomed in two members of the wrestling media that Eric holds in high regard, PWInsider's Mike Johnson and Dave Scherer. And this week, we welcome another individual who fits that bill, as Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp joins the program! Sean discusses his influences in sports media, media literacy, his journalistic process, what sets Fightful apart from other wrestling news sites, AEW's Brawl Out, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Jimmy's Seafood-F...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to 83 Weeks #249 with Eric Bischoff! In this podcast, Eric discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas, shares his thoughts on whether wrestling can work on a streaming network, and talks about why he is DONE responding to Ric Flair In the main topic of the episode, Eric dives into the WCW Power Plant, discussing the fast count and his own experiences visiting the facility. He talks about the process of recruiting talent, the cast of trainers, and whether the facility was capable of producing...
Dec 19, 2022•3 hr 57 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Strictly Business episode #005! In this episode, we're joined by Mike Johnson and Dave Scherer from PWInsider. We introduce Mike and Dave and discuss why we've brought them on the show. Dave talks about founding 1Wrestling with Bob Ryder, and Mike discusses how difficult it is to confirm a story in the world of pro wrestling. Mike also shares his process for finding and reporting on stories, including the infamous CM Punk brawl and the breaking of the Brock Lesnar/NFL story. We also d...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 83 Weeks is back with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson where our main topic is the end of Eric's tenure at TNA and the controversial decisions that led to his departure from the company. Bischoff opens up about the behind-the-scenes drama and shares his thoughts on what could have been done differently. In this candid conversation, Bischoff and Thompson also discuss Bischoff's Twitter feud with Ric Flair, IF the Four Horsemen ever drew any money, Barry Windham's GoFundMe, the Claire Lynch angle...
Dec 12, 2022•3 hr 1 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Strictly Business Eric Bischoff & Jon Alba talk to Grammy Winning and 9x Grammy Nominated Multi-Platinum Producer, Musician, & Songwriter: Isaac Wriston all about MUSIC in pro wrestling. ROCKET MONEY- Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions right now at ROCKETMONEY.COM/BISCHOFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of 83 Weeks. Eric & Conrad talk all about "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko. More specifically: Larry working with Bruno Sammartino, Eric's time in the AWA, Zbyszko vs Hall, Zbyszko vs Bischoff, and Zbyszko vs nWo. MANCAPED-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at WWW.Manscaped.com. Manscaped, for a perfect gift that will be the holiday’s biggest hit. EMBARK-Right now, Embark has a limited-time offer on their Breed and Health Kit and Purebred Kit for 83 Weeks’ liste...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Strictly Business Jon Albe & Eric Bischoff are joined by the founder and Owner of Wrestlecade: Tracy Myers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 02, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Eric and Conrad are joined by NITRO Author: Guy Evans MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. Manscaped, get your Jingle balls ready for the Holidays. MIRACLE BRAND - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Brand! Go to TryMiracle.com/83WEEKS and use the code 83WEEKS to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Treat yourself, a friend, or loved one this holiday season. LUCY.CO - So whether you use nicotine while working, creating...
Nov 28, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Strictly Business, Jon Alba & Eric Bischoff talk about "Outside Stars" in pro wrestling. From Dennis Rodman to Bad Bunny, They go in-depth on when it's a good idea and when it's a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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