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Aug 16, 2024•3 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this edition of Wise Choices, Eric is taking viewer questions on Tony Khan's trip to Paris, WBD learning they're nine billion dollars in the hole, Mercedes Mone's terrible mic skills, and why he believes AEW is wasting a great opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back 25 years for the return of the Hulk Hogan in the red and yellow! It happened on Monday Nitro in a six man battle with the Hulkster teaming up with Sting and Goldberg to face off against Kevin Nash, Rick Steiner and Sid. The crowd loved it, but did it make a difference for WCW or was it just too late. Eric and Conrad deep dive into that discussion and a ton more on this nearly three hour edition of 83Weeks. Watch along with the guys on Peacock...
Aug 09, 2024•3 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad are taking you behind the curtain of AD Free Shows and giving your two bonus events for FREE! First, Eric Bischoff talks one-on-one with the man who helped orchestrate the deal for WWF to purchase WCW right out from under Eric's nose - former WWF President, Stu Snyder! Eric and Stu talk about Stu's role within Turner, how he landed in WWF, his friendship with Brad Siegel and how the deal for WCW to be purchased ultimately came together! Second,...
Aug 02, 2024•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Wise Choices. Eric answers questions LIVE questions from our 83Weeks.com viewers about all things professional wrestling including the claims that AEW shaves their steel chairs! Eric share this thoughts and so much more on this fun edition of Wise Choices. ARENA CLUB - Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or displaying—Arena Club is the card-collecting platform you have to check out. Get 10% off your first purchase at https://arenaclub.com/WRESTLEBIZ BLUECHEW - Try BlueChe...
Jul 30, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to July 26th 1999 for a wild edition of Monday Night RAW. The Vince McMahon and Steve Austin feud is in full swing with Austin throwing McMahon out of RAW with some help from his pal, good ol JR. We see the Big Show beat both Kane and The Undertaker, Double J put Hollywood superstar Ben Stiller in the figure four, and The Rock defeat Bill Gunn and Chyna in our main event. This is a crazy time in the WWF, but also in the WCW and Eric discu...
Jul 26, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad cover all the latest happenings in the wild world of professional wrestling. The guys also take a deep dive and evaluate Cody Rhodes first 100 days as the WWE champion. What impact has it had on the company, has his opponents been a challenge enough for him, what does the future hold of the world champion? All that plus so much more on this edition of 83WEEKS with Eric Bischoff. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. TUSH...
Jul 19, 2024•3 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this edition of Wise Choices with Eric Bischoff, Eric welcomes WCW alum Crowbar to the show! Crowbar shares stories of his time in WCW and working the indy circuit. He also has words of wisdom for those looking to make professional wrestling or any form of entertainment their way to pay the bills. Crowbar also discusses his "Timeless" character and the story behind AEW using it without talking to him about it. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--ju...
Jul 18, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric is joined by longtime and lucha legend Konnan to discuss the WWE's last hire and how it will affect AEW. Send some love and support to Kevin Sullivan: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wrestling-legend-kevin-sullivan-recover?qid=cde00d769f6d1018db8610f81883e69d MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo WRESTLEBIZ at ShopMando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to July 5th 1999 for the end of an era. The guys watch the very last Monday Nitro in the historic Georgia Dome. Eric discusses the difference in the company one year after the legendary Goldberg and Hollywood Hogan match happened in the same venue. The guys also peel back the layers on all the happening surrounding this Nitro with stories and viewpoints you won't hear anywhere else. EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in 83 WEEKS ...
Jul 12, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of Wise Choices, Eric and joined by 83 Weeks host Conrad Thompson to discuss their reactions to WWE's Money In The Bank. The guys also share their thoughts on Joh Cena's retirement announcement and what his last year in the WWE will look like. ARENA CLUB - Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or displaying—Arena Club is the card-collecting platform you have to check out. Get 10% off your first purchase at https://arenaclub.com/WRESTLEBIZ BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE w...
Jul 07, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast WCW had it's best week ever, this week 26 years ago! Join Eric and Conrad as they take a deep dive into the 83Weeks archives to look back at that phenomenal moment in time. The guys examine the first part of that week when Goldberg defeated Hogan for the World Title in front of the largest cable audience to ever see wrestling and a record house at the Georgia Dome! But should it have been on Pay Per View? Why was it on free TV? Would Vince McMahon have given it away for free? Was Eric's job in j...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to 1998 for one of the most infamous PPV's of all time, King Of The Ring. Eric watches the event for the very first time and give this thoughts and reactions to the WWE action happening in the midst of the Monday Night Wars. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or https://www.walmart.com/ MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at https://www.manscaped.com/ BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use ...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this edition of Wise Choices, Eric questions Tony Khan's latest claim that Shaq is the "greatest" celebrity to ever enter the squared circle. He also has a couple of things to say about AEW's women's division and so much more. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo WRESTLEBIZ at https://shopmando.com/ ! #mandopod BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. ...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this bombastic episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss everything evolving in the world of professional wrestling. Eric discusses the crossover viral moments from NXT and TNA, Bill Goldberg's headline grabbing interview on Busted Open, the three major changes he's do in AEW, and what if the WWE relaunched WCW! All that plus so much more on this power packed edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop hea...
Jun 21, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this edition of Wise Choices with Eric Bischoff, Eric welcomes legendary wrestling commentator/ring announcer Kevin Kelly to the show. The guys discuss the state of ring announcing/commentary, what's good and what needs to change. Kevin also shares stories of his time in the WWE, NJPW, ROH and AEW. Eric and Kevin also answer questions from our LIVE YouTube audience. MANSCAPED - Make Father's Day last all year with some help from our friends at Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the...
Jun 15, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric is joined by guest host Casio for a wild and hilarious #AskEricAnything. Eric and Casio answer over two hours of listener questions that will make your toes curl and have you in stitches. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habits. Go to signos.com and get 20% off select plans by using code 83WEEKS. BABBEL - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/WEEKS. Rules and restrictions may apply. CHUBBIES - Your sum...
Jun 14, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad takes us back 25 years for the infamous white hummer attack on "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash! Who was behind the wheel? Who booked this shit? Find out those answers and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. SUBSCRIBE TO 83 WEEKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCqQc7Pa1u4plPXq-d1pHqQ/?sub_confirmation=1 BECOME A 83 WEEK MEMBER NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@83weeks/membership EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in 83 WEEKS unde...
Jun 07, 2024•3 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric is joined by "Who Killed WCW?" producers, Evan Husney and Brian Gerwirtz to discuss the upcoming docuseries. The guys talk about how the project came about and why this documentary about the fall of WCW its going to be different from all the rest. Who Killed WCW? airs on Tuesday nights at 10pm ET SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH ERIC - If your busine...
Jun 03, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Bischoff unleashes on Dave Meltzer's latest shenanigans on social media, including his "star rating" that has folks scratching their heads. Eric also discusses his latest chat with "Who Killed WCW" producers Evan Husney and Bryan Gewirtz about the upcoming docuseries, and so much more. MANSCAPED - Get dad a gift even your mom will love this Father's Day! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEB...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad are back with a fun look back at one of the weirdest, wildest and what some would say worse episodes on Monday Nitro. The guys take us all the way back to May 31st 1999 for a Monday Nitro featuring Randy Savage facing off against a fake Kevin Nash, DDP and Bam Bam Bigalow winning the WCW tag belts, Sting fighting Rick Steiner in a steel cage, and so much more. Eric shares his experience working in the company at the time and navigat...
May 31, 2024•3 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into the legendary career of Lord Steven Regal aka William Regal and his time and journey in WCW. Eric shares stories of working with the ring general that you won't hear anywhere else. And, Eric discusses the infamous Regal/Goldberg match and shares what really happened behind the scenes after the match. All that plus so much more on this week's edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. BABBEL - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/WEEKS. R...
May 24, 2024•3 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Wise Choices, Eric discusses a three part series he is going to that will teach the basic building blocks of telling a compelling story. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code WRESTLEBIZ to receive your first month FREE. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADV...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a look back 25 years to Monday Nitro (05.17.99) and discuss the beginning of the end of WCW. Eric shares details on the direction and struggles the company was experiencing at the time and draws a parallel to what AEW appears to be going through now. Watch along with Eric and Conrad on Peacock, season 5/episode 19 MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo 83WEEKS at https:...
May 17, 2024•3 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Wise Choices, Eric breaks down each segment of the May 15th edition of AEW Dynamite and discusses his thoughts through the eyes of a television producer. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code WRESTLEBIZ to receive your first month FREE. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://...
May 16, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric and Conrad discuss the future of 83Weeks SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH ERIC - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on 83 Weeks. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste...
May 13, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this edition of Wise Choices, Eric is back from a quick family trip and is catching up on all your burning questions. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at https://www.manscaped.com/ BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code WRESTLEBIZ to receive your first month FREE. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and...
May 11, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad are handing the reigns over to our listeners with a "no punches pulled" edition of #AskEricAnything . Eric and Conrad cover over two hours worth of subjects such as, Eric's time in WCW, his latest observations of AEW, and the X scuffle over the weekend with FTR's Dax Harwood. All that plus so much more on this edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. MACK WELDON - Get timeless looks with modern comfort from Mack Weldon. Go to https://mackweldon.com/ and ...
May 06, 2024•3 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Wise Choices, Eric is joined by his 83Weeks co-host Conrad Thompson to discuss the 2024 WWE Draft. Eric shares his thoughts on if the draft is even worth the time anymore. ARENA CLUB - Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or displaying—Arena Club is the card-collecting platform you have to check out. Get 10% off your first purchase at https://arenaclub.com/WRESTLEBIZ BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad play a fun game of "Who would you induct into the WCW hall of fame." The guys debate the value of some of their inductees and discuss viewer/listener's suggestions too. This is going to be a rare hypothetical episode of 83Weeks that we're sure will have people debating for years to come. Eric and Conrad also catch up on all the news and notes in the world of professional wrestling that you're not going to want to miss. AURA - Stop data brokers from exp...
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