83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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?

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