Strictly Business is BACK for our first episode of 2024, and it's a loaded one! This week, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the impact of The Rock's return to WWE, and how that may lay the groundwork for the company's international expansion. Then, the two are joined by real-life hero (and wrestling fan) Nick Bostic for a must-hear story about the human spirit. Plus, thoughts on Samoa Joe's AEW Championship win, and the "rumor and innuendo" in the wrestling media space. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIA...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, we're taking you deep into the archives for some moments and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Eric shares his legendary career working alongside some of professional wrestlings most iconic and notorious entertainers in the industry. ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS FANATICS - When you - or someone you know - is shopping for the latest WWE gear, you can support 83 Weeks to...
Jan 01, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Bischoff is on vacation this week, but the business of the business rolls on! In this edition of Strictly Business, Jon Alba welcomes in Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men once again to discuss the perceptions of WWE and AEW right now, and how that may affect how they do business in 2024! Plus, additional insight on their respective media distribution deals! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. BlueChew- Try Bl...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad recap the incredible year we had in professional wrestling. From the Endeavor merger, to CM Punk arriving and leaving AEW, to the impact Cody Rhodes made in the WWE 2023 was one heck of a year. Sit back and enjoy this over 3 hour extravaganza of everything wrestling. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habi...
Dec 25, 2023•3 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba make BOLD predictions for the wrestling industry in 2024! Plus, a dive into what a potential Warner Bros. Discover/Paramount merger could mean for AEW or WWE. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Damn Healthy Dose - Get two free sessions of ADHD life coaching when you mention Strictly Business at DamnHealthyDose.com BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the evolution of the WCW relationship between New Japan Pro Wrestling. Eric shares stories of working with their talent, discovering the magic of Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit, and the partnership that led to the historic Collision In Korea. All that plus, Eric shares his thought behind some comments made by AEW owner Tony Khan during the ROH media scrum and other major news in professional wrestling. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork ou...
Dec 18, 2023•3 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this LOADED edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba break down the reports of WWE and Warner Bros. Discovery having meetings over Monday Night Raw TV rights, what it would mean for the future of AEW, and much more! Plus, was CM Punk the catalyst for this all happening? Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ On AdFreeShows.com, you ge...
Dec 15, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this edition of 83 Weeks we're celebrating our 300th episode! Eric and Conrad hand over the reigns to our listeners on for a special 3+ hour #AskEricAnything. Eric and Conrad discuss the state of the professional wrestling business, the NWO gorilla marketing style, running a wrestling residency in Las Vegas, and missing working at the commentary desk calling play by play. All that plus so much more on this MEGA SIZE edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. SHOPIFY - Go to SHOPIFY.com/83weeks (...
Dec 11, 2023•3 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the future of WWE house shows, discuss the possibility of RAW's TV deal coming much later, Jey Uso's trademarks, and more! Thank you to this week's sponsors! Damn Healthy Dose - Get two free sessions of ADHD life coaching when you mention Strictly Business at DamnHealthyDose.com BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83w...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric sits back and watches the December 7th edition of Monday Night RAW from 25 years ago for the very first time! Eric shares his thoughts on the WWE using a "symbol" to hang Stone Cold Steve Austin on, how the NWO was way cooler than DX in 1998, and his true feelings about a buried alive match. All that plus, Eric has a great idea on how he should get his head shaved, once again after losing a bet to Conrad. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with G...
Dec 04, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss CM Punk's shocking return to WWE! What kind of business can be done with Punk back in the fold? Plus, a look at the Raw TV rights negotiations, and the hottest topic, are Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift legit? Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get i...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into WCW's partnership with Walt Disney. Eric shares details on how the deal came about and the impact it had on luring Hulk Hogan back into professional wrestling. The discussion also gets a little heated when Conrad confronts Eric about the promotion of the Disney tapings and how WCW fans had no clue it was happening. MOINK BOX - Keep American farming going by signing up at MoinkBox.com/83WEEKS RIGHT NOW and listeners of this show g...
Nov 27, 2023•3 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the logistics and concept of live touring in wrestling! Happy Thanksgiving from Eric and Jon! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. 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 ...
Nov 23, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss all the happenings surrounding WCW World War 3 1998! Eric shares stories involving Goldberg's refusal to work with Chris Jericho, the potential of Billy Kidman, and the popularity of Diamond Dallas Page. All that plus, Eric discusses the AEW Full Gear PPV, Will Ospreay signing with the company and the value of Rhonda Rousey. CROWD HEALTH - CrowdHealth was created to get rid of the headaches of health insurance. Visit JoinCrowdHealth.com and us...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the top things they're most thankful for in the wrestling business right now! Plus, thoughts on AEW's new position listing, WWE and the Big 12's partnership, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with N...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the incredible impact and career of television pioneer, Ted Turner. Eric shares stories of his time working for Turner, the first time he met him, and his admiration for the man that helped make WCW a household name. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code WEEKS for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest...
Nov 13, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Mike Johnson of PWInsider to dish all on NXT's move to The CW. What does this mean for WWE and TV rights going forward? We discuss. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. WrestleCade - Pick up your tickets for WrestleCade weekend at WrestleCade.com! FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/ Stop throwing your money on rent...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to November 17th 1997 for the infamous "Bret Screwed Bret" episode of Monday Night RAW. Now remember Eric wasn't watching the competitor at the time, so this will be the VERY FIRST TIME Eric is watching this episode. We believe you'll be surprised by Eric's reaction to the Vince McMahon interview and his perspective on the whole situation. Plus, Eric and Conrad discuss all the happenings in professional wrestling from WWE Crown Jewel, to a...
Nov 06, 2023•3 hr•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba welcome Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso to the program! Justin discusses human interest storytelling in wrestling journalism, how Sports Illustrated approaches covering pro wrestling, and more! Plus, Eric's thoughts on Ric Flair joining AEW, and Tony Khan's "important" announcement. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLL...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this ghoulish edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are taking us back to the horrors of WCW in 1999. The guys sit back and endure 3+ hours of Halloween Havoc madness. From the bizarre booking decision of Vince Russo, to Madusa attempting to sell the Nitro cologne this PPV has it all. EMBRACE PET INSURANCE - Don't wait for the unexpected to happen— join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pet. Make sure you go to EmbracePetInsurance.com/83WEEKS ...
Oct 30, 2023•3 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff is joined by film producer and screenwriter Adi Shankar, who discusses the influences of the wrestling business in his art! Plus, Eric and Jon Alba talk NXT/AEW viewership, WWE's international PLE's, Endeavor, and more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FO...
Oct 27, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Viva La Raza! On this episode of 83 Weeks, we celebrate the impact and legacy of Eddie Guerrero's time in WCW. Conrad guides us through several discussions he and Eric had about the WWE Hall of Famer's time with the company. From his legendary matches against Syxx, Ric Flair, Dean Malenko, and Rey Mysterio the Eric shares some fun stories about the man, myth and legend "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, crea...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff answers YOUR questions about the business of the business! How involved with WCW video games was Eric? Will Raw move from Monday night? And much more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! WrestleCade - Check out WrestleCade Nov. 24-26 in Winston-Salem, NC! Get your tickets now at WrestleCade.com! BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83w...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a step back and look at all the craziness happening in the professional wrestling world. From the build up to the Tuesday Night War, to the social media posts from Tony Khan, Logan Paul calling out Rey Mysterio, Nick Aldis named the new GM of Smackdown and so much more. The guys cover it all in this over two hour edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by goi...
Oct 16, 2023•3 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba take a deep dive on the Tuesday Night Wars from Oct. 10, as NXT and AEW went head-to-head! Plus, thoughts on Vince McMahon's WWE creative involvement, and CM Punk reportedly not being connected to WWE. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. HelloFresh - Get 50% off your first order and free shipping with the code 50WrestleBiz at HelloFresh.com/50Wr...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric is back from across the pond and excited to catch up with host Conrad Thompson about everything happening in professional wrestling. The guys cover topics like Adam Copeland's arrival in AEW, Cody Rhodes capturing the WWE Tag Tiles with Jey Uso, the discussion of CM Punk and WWE going back into business with each other, Jade Cargill, LA Knight, Carlito, new ratings battle and so much more! GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Downlo...
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff, Eric reacts to the rumors of CM Punk having conversations with WWE about a potential return. Is there a business upside to it? Plus, a look at Adam Copeland's jump to AEW, and a deep dive into the ratings dispute between AEW and NXT this past week. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. PODSTARZ - PodStarz.net - connecting podcast hosts with celebrities and professionals SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad fire up the VCR for some exciting WCW Nitro action circa 1998! The guys watch and deliver alternate commentary on a main event years in the making, Hollywood Hulk Hogan versus Bret "The Hitman" Hart, but was this match a couple of years too late? Find out Eric's point of view and all the developments behind the scenes in this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last y...
Oct 02, 2023•3 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff welcomes professional wrestler and owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling Al Snow to the show! Eric and Al discuss Al's hit Netflix Docuseries "Wrestlers" and how it came to be. They also deep dive into the process of building the show and what's next for the series. Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBI...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss Eric's transformation from on camera interviewer to Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling. How did it all unfold, who was encouraging Eric to take that step, and who now is taking credit for getting him the job? Eric shoots straight and clears up all the rumor and innuendo behind him becoming the top dog of World Championship Wrestling. HELLO FRESH - Go to HelloFresh.com/5083WEEKS and use code 5083WEEKS for 50% off plus 15% ...
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
