83 Weeks With Eric Bischoff Podcast

On this LIVE edition on 83WEEKS.com, Eric and Conrad deep dive and dissect the process and formula behind selling professional wrestling to television networks. Eric has vast experience in the field and is pulling back the curtain behind what many wrestling fans have never hear of or seen before. We hope you enjoy this MasterClass from the former World Championship CEO, Eric Bischoff. LEAR CAPITAL - Now’s the time to take action and get educated on alternative investments like gold and silver. Call my sponsor Lear Capital today at 855-271-1871 or go to https://www.learcapital.com/83WEEKS and get your FREE gold and silver Wealth Protection Kit. And as a special offer, if you open a qualied account, you’ll also get up to $15,000 in bonus coins CHUBBIES - Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code ERIC at www.chubbiesshorts.com/eric #chubbiespod BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/83

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us on a wild ride of "What If" hypotheticals such as What If Eric hired HBK instead of Bret, What If Eric never created the cruiserweight division, and What If Eric had today's social media available during WCW's prime? Eric answers all those scenarios and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. BILT - Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/83WEEKS  TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with code 83WEEKS at https://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS #tushypod FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/83WEEKS and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePic

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back 25 years for a wild episode of Monday night RAW featuring The Radicalz, Triple H, The Rock, Cactus Jack and a whole bunch more. Eric discusses the impact of WCW losing The Radicalz and how he new that was the nail in WCW's coffin. He also shares that Verne Gagne alerted him about a college wrestler with big potential, and Eric talks about never really seeing Dallas as a true wrestling territory. All that plus his thoughts on the Royal Rumble and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks. BILT - Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/83weeks TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS! ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/83WEEKS MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com

On this REMIX episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad go back 25 years to watch the "reboot" attempt of Monday Night Nitro. WCW Monday Nitro was live April 10th 2000 from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado to introduce the New Blood vs. Millionaire's Club! Eric shares his experiences working with Vince Russo to formulate the new direction of the company.  NOTE: This episode was originally recorded on April 14th 2019 while Eric was on location and under the weather, besides all that he powered through to deliver this powerhouse edition of 83 Weeks.  Watch along with the guys on Peacock season 10 episode 15 BLUECHEW- Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ CHUBBIES - Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code ERIC at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/eric #chubbiespod SAVE WITH ERIC - 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/savewitheric/ ADVER

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into the iconic career of Bill Goldberg. Was Mike Tenay really behind the Goldberg streak? What was the early Bill like before becoming Goldberg? What's the story behind the infamous Lord Steven Regal Goldberg match? Why did WCW pad the number of Goldberg wins? All these questions will be answered LIVE on this week's edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! SAVE WITH ERIC - 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/savewitheric/ ADVERTISE WITH ERIC - If your business targets 25-54 year old men,

On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to 1999 and the aftermath of the infamous "Finger Poke Of Doom." Eric shares stories of his experience in WCW during this time and the impact that moment had on the world of professional wrestling.  Watch along with the guys on Peacock Monday Nitro, season 5 episode 2  The guys also cover all the latest news and notes from the week in wrestling such as the Corey Graves situation with WWE, Penta's big WWE debut and what it could mean for Rey Fenix, SNME going head to head with ALL IN and so much more.   TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://viiahemp.com/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS! ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/83WEEKS

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to January 3rd 2000 for a Monday Night RAW watch along. The guys discuss The Rock's prominence in the company at the time and influence on today's wrestling product. Eric also shares his thoughts on Goldberg's rise in WCW and makes comparisons to The Rock's. The duo also discusses all the happenings in Vince McMahon's legal issues and so much more. PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE 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://mandopodcast.com/83WEEKS ! #mandopod CHUBBIES - Chubbies is here to help you take on 2025 in style! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code ERIC at http

On this REMIX edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to the infamous "Finger Poke Of DOOM!" episode of Monday Nitro. Find out what Eric thinks of this angle with the benefit of 20 years hindsight. We address the rumor that Goldberg shot down the first idea for his angle with Liz and how Eric thinks Goldberg and Liz did in their acting roles that night. Plus, Conrad presses Eric to defend the silliness of a "Hogan running for President" angle, clarification on Kevin Nash's role behind the scenes, why Eric put him in that position, when the plan was in place to hand Hogan the title, who got Goldberg a 1000% raise from WCW, an incredible story you've probably never heard before about a huge mainstream deal Turner turned down, and a tidbit about a word you couldn't say on WCW TV that you just will not believe!  Of all the things on this episode to discuss, only one decision made that night really mattered and it led to 600,000 folks changing the channel. Conrad breaks down "butts in the seats" in detai

On this REMIX edition of 83 Weeks, WATCH as Eric and Conrad revisit Starrcade 2000, which took place on December 17, 2000 at the MCI Center in Washington DC. This was the 18th and final edition of Starrcade for WCW before the sale to WWF. In it, we'd see Scott Steiner vs. Sid in the main event for the WCW Championship. Plus, Goldberg vs. Lex Luger in a No Holds Barred Match, Terry Funk vs. Crowbar, Mike Awesome vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, and more! GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WEEKS for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viia83 and use code 83WEEKS! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE ROCKET MONEY -Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad explore the career of multi-time WCW champion Alex Wright. The guys discuss Alex's debut on WCW television, his first major championship win in the company and the unfortunate rollercoaster ride of injuries, character directions and storylines that ended his full-time wrestling career. Eric shares his candid thoughts on a talent he believes had so much more to give but the audience wasn't ready for it. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/83WEEKS to get 15% off your Lumen.  MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at https://www.manscaped.com/.  TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad investigate the origin of the theory of that Eric became an "ATM" while running WCW. Eric shares his side of the story and debunks the rumors and innuendos of his management tactics during his time in World Championship Wrestling. All that plus his thoughts on the very latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. WCW Contracts and Payroll Information courtesy of Wrestlenomics: https://wrestlenomics.com/wp-content/uploads/mookie_archive/wcw_contracts.html STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code 83WEEKS at https://www.stopboxusa.com/83WEEKS #stopboxpod PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viia83 and use code 83WEEKS! HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit https://hensonshavin

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric is back from a rollercoaster ride of a week in professional wrestling. On Tuesday night, Eric appeared and cause a stir in the WWE's NXT roster and build to their PLE. Then Eric took his "One Shot" at running the Major Leagues Of Wrestling promotion in the heart of WWE country. So how did all this start and how does Eric think it went. Will Eric be back on our TV screens sooner than we know? And, how did the ratings do this week between NXT and AEW? All these questions will be answered and so much more on this edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/83WEEKS to get 15% off your Lumen.  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://mandopodcast.com/83WEEKS ! #mandopod MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at https://www.manscaped.com/ .  TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad hand over the reigns of the show to the listeners for another exciting and thought provoking Ask Eric Anything! Eric share this thoughts and decades of knowledge in the wrestling and television business to deliver insightful answers to every question. The guys also discuss AEW's latest ppv Full Gear and everything else happening in the world of professional wrestling. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/83WEEKS to get 15% off your Lumen.  MAGIC SPOON - MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order through https://magicspoon.com/83WEEKS , or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! GAMETIME -Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WEEKS for $20 off your first purchase (term

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to 1997 and the surprise appearance from Bret Hart...well kind of. Eric and Conrad discuss everything happening in '97 between WCW and the WWE as they watch the WWE's attempt at using Nitro's techniques to build anticipation in the show. Eric also share this thought on AEW Dynamite and their ppv event Full Gear. All that plus so much more not this edition of 83Weeks. Monday Night RAW 11.24.1997 Watch along on Peacock, season 5 episode 45 TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at https://www.manscaped.com/.  PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! MAGIC SPOON - MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order through https://magicspoon.com/83WEEKS , or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you us

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad dive deep into the career of Disco Inferno! Eric discusses signing Disco and his rise to WCW stardom. The guys also discuss what ultimately caused Eric to fire him from the company. All that plus, Eric reacts to AEW Dynamite and everything else happening in the wild world of professional wrestling. TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code 83WEEKS at https://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS #tushypod VIIA - Try VIIA Hemp! https://viiahemp.com/collections/all#utm_source=83weeks&utm_medium=podcast and use code 83WEEKS! LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/83WEEKS to get 15% off your Lumen.  MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo 83WEEKS at www.ShopMando.com! #mandopod ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE whe

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss a slew of "What If?" questions from listeners about the world of professional wrestling. What If Austin stayed in WCW? What If the Undertaker joined WCW? What If Eric never returned to wrestling after the AWA? What if Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks joined WWE in 2019? Those "What If" questions and so many more on this edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://www.trueclassictees.com/83WEEKS ! #trueclassicpod MAGIC SPOON - MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order through https://magicspoon.com/83WEEKS , or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! ZBIOTICS - Go to https://zbiotics.com/83WEEKS to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use 83WEEKS at checkout. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric is joined by guest host Derek Sabato to discuss when World Championship Wrestling joined the World Wide Web! Eric shares details of his experience working with Bob Ryder to launch WCW into the internet super highway and in turn becoming somewhat a pioneer in internet chatting with fans. All that plus so many more stories from the age where the internet came on a disc on this weeks edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at https://www.manscaped.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADOo6mBNOS9rQrvdC12xrAUD0RTNU&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfAGbDtnZO9wsa0cjliySeXtGu6FZwnbXWr-bgCa04NzQNnboAQQ_b8aAjKREALw_wcB.  LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/83WEEKS to get 15% off your Lumen.  GAMETIME -

On this special edition of Wise Choices, Eric welcomes Hollywood film actor and MLW wrestler Paul Walter Hauser to the show. Paul shares what projects he's working on and the formula to his success. He also discusses his love for professional wrestling and how it's evolved into becoming a part of the business. Plus, there's a surprise at the end that caught even Eric off guard.  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 ERIC - 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/savewitheric/ 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

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a look back 25 years to the beginning of the Vince Russo era in WCW. The guys discuss how the first Monday Nitro under the control of Russo is undoubtedly the return of "crash tv" to professional wrestling. Eric shares his thoughts an viewpoints of the product after he left the company and recognizes now why Turner executives were calling him begging him to come back. Watch along with the guys on Peacock season 5 episode 42 TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. CHRIS VAN VLIET - Check out "Insight" with Chris Van Vliet as he welcomes wrestling superstars each and every week for an in-depth interview about their life and career. You can find "Insight" with Chris Van Vliet wherever you download your podcasts. TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic https://www.trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=83Weeks&utm_campaign=podscale ! #trueclassicpod LUMEN - Take the ne

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss former owner of TNA Dixie Carter! Eric shares stories of his time working alongside Dixie and his time with Total Non Stop Action. The guys also discuss all the current happenings in the world of professional wrestling. PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! 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://shopmando.com/! #mandopod LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/83WEEKS to get 15% off your Lumen.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit https://hensonshaving.com/?srsltid=AfmB