83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad revisit the unforgettable episode of Monday Nitro where the fans booked the main event! Eric shares his thoughts on this bold experiment and how it helped shape fan interaction in professional wrestling for years to come.

Plus, the guys welcome special guest — former WWE and WCW superstar Barry Darsow — to talk about his brand-new book, Sickles, Studs, and Stolen Cars. Barry and Eric also reflect on the infamous Blacktop Bully vs. Dustin Rhodes match that ended up costing Barry his job. And if that's not enough, Massive Heat's Raj Giri joins the show with the latest news and notes from around the wrestling world. It's a can't-miss edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff!

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to unpack the creative chaos in WCW following Halloween Havoc 1995! The Giant is the new World Champion, Jimmy Hart's turned heel, Lex Luger's gone bad — so what the heck is going on? Eric breaks down the thought process behind the wild character shifts and storylines that defined this era of WCW.

Plus, Eric tackles the question: why was murder okay, but blood wasn't? 😅 And what did he really think of Dustin Rhodes' bizarre new WWE persona at the time? All that and Eric's Top 5 Most Successful WCW Tag Teams of All Time on this can't-miss edition of 83 Weeks!

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to Monday night for a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro! Eric shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the infamous Yeti came to be — and who was responsible for the hilariously unforgettable idea. Then, Massive Heat host Raj Giri joins the show to break down the latest headlines in professional wrestling, including the continued rise in ticket prices. Plus, Eric reveals his Top 5 Reasons WCW's presentation was better than WWE's in the 90's — and you might just agree with him!

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On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at some of Eric's most talked-about Top 5 lists! From the greatest members of the nWo to his most infamous WCW firings, Eric revisits his picks and the stories behind them — and you get to decide if he made the right calls. It's a fun, reflective, and revealing trip down memory lane on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff!

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to discuss how WCW's talent roster was evolving during the development of Monday Nitro. Eric opens up about why he found it difficult to trust one particular talent hire and the lessons he learned from that experience. The guys also break down Eric's Top 5 reasons why the WCW Invasion in WWE was a complete failure. Plus, Massive Heat's Raj Giri joins the show to discuss how the new Nielsen rating system is shaking up the world of professional wrestling.

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dig into the buzz around a possible Macho Man Randy Savage movie hitting the big screen. Eric also reveals never-before-told details about a planned Hulk Hogan movie that was set to star a major Hollywood A-lister. Plus, the guys break down Eric's Top 5 reasons the nWo experiment failed in WWE.

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by Raj Giri to break down the confusion surrounding WWE's upcoming PLE, Wrestlepalooza. Did WWE do enough to explain how fans can watch the event on ESPN? The guys also dig into WrestleMania 43's move to Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for WWE's "Super Bowl" moving forward. Plus, Eric shares his unfiltered thoughts on Vince Russo's booking, counts down his Top 5 biggest WCW fails, and so much more on this week's edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff!

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad welcome friend of the show Raj Giri to talk about the possible home for WrestleMania 48, the surge in WWE ticket sales, and the rumored interest Paramount may have in purchasing WBD. Eric also reacts to reports that Vince McMahon wasn't fully sold on AJ Styles when he first arrived in WWE. Plus, Eric reveals his Top 5 favorite WCW Monday Night matches — and some of his picks might surprise you!

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad celebrate the 30th anniversary of Monday Nitro! Eric takes us behind the curtain to share how the show first got off the ground, why the Mall of America was chosen as the launch venue, and the backstage moves that made Lex Luger's shocking debut possible. Plus, Eric reveals his Top 5 Nitro moments — and some of his picks may surprise you!

That's not all — the guys also break down the success of RAF 01 and what the future looks like for the league, how UFC legend Holly Holm ended up in the ring, and so much more on this special anniversary edition of 83 Weeks!

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