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83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

Since 1984 every wrestling promoter has tried to beat Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation unsuccessfully… except one, Eric Bischoff. From a "C-Team Announcer" to the President of WCW, Eric did it all! The nWo, Monday Night Nitro, and most importantly beating Vince not once, but 83 times in a row! Hear all about it on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson!

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02:25:35

Episode 399: WCW Let Fans Book Nitro!

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/11/07

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

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02:26:11

Episode 398: To Bleed, Or Not To Bleed

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/10/31

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

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02:08:24

Episode 397: Yeti Madness

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/10/24

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

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02:08:13

Episode 396: Eric Bischoff's Top 5 Marathon

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/10/17

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! STEVEN SINGER - NO ONE DOES REAL DIAMOND JEWELRY BETTER. EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS. ONLINE AT

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01:53:21

Episode 395: The WCW Invasion Was D.O.A.

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/10/10

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

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02:21:03

Episode 394: Mean Gene's 1-900 Hustle

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/10/03

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to revisit a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro. Eric shares his firsthand experiences working with the roster at the time and the strategy behind counter-programming a pre-taped Monday Night RAW. Plus, we get a breakdown of how the iconic WCW hotline started and how Mean Gene took it was beyond what anyone expected. Eric also reveals his Top 5 WWE talent hires made during his run in WCW. Plus, Raj Giri joins the show to break down all

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02:00:32

Episode 393: WWE Ruined The nWo

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/09/26

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. And if that’s not enough, Massive Heat host Raj Giri joins the show to cover all the latest news and notes from the world of professional wrestling. CASH APP -

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02:23:22

Episode 392: Confusionpalooza

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/09/19

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

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01:47:12

Episode 391: How Much For Fun?

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/09/12

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! FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at

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02:20:45

Episode 390: WCW Nitro Turns 30

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/09/05

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

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01:42:10

Episode 389: Jake! What Are You Doing?

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/08/29

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dive into the recent interview former AEW star Jake Hager gave to Chris Van Vliet. Eric shares his unfiltered thoughts on the conversation and can’t help but ask the question: “Jake, what are you doing?” But that’s just the start. The guys also break down the launch of RAF, AEW beginning its residency at the legendary old ECW Arena, the latest on Chris Jericho’s future, and Becky Lynch finding herself in hot water. All that and so much more on this week’s

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02:16:03

Episode 388: TKO Is Taking Over

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/08/22

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into TKO’s growing involvement in the world of sports entertainment, exploring what their presence means for the industry and how it could shape the future of both WWE and AEW. From business strategy to creative influence, the guys break down the opportunities and challenges that come with a powerhouse like TKO stepping further into the spotlight. In addition, Eric looks back on his time working with Terry Taylor during the WCW years. Was

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01:43:53

Episode 387: WCW Video Games

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/08/14

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by NITRO and BEYOND NITRO author Guy Evans to talk all about the business of WCW video games. Eric and Guy explain the behind the scene deals that brought us some of the best and worst gaming experiences of our lives. NOTE: Get 20% off all products at GUYEVANSBOOKS.COM when you use the promo code 83WEEKS TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off

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02:09:32

Episode 386: The UNREAL ERA Begins

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/08/08

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad tackle all the news from the past week including WWE PLE's moving to ESPN, WWE UNREAL, SummerSlam wins and loses, and attending the funeral of one of Eric's closest friends Hulk Hogan. All that and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks. NOTE: Eric and Conrad will discuss WCW VIDEO GAMES AND LICENSING on next weeks program. CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. https://www.cargurus.com TRUE

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02:01:40

Episode 385 - Honoring The Hulkster

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/08/01

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss Eric's time on Monday Night RAW this past Monday, plus the very latest on the passing of Eric's close friend, Hulk Hogan. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at http://FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50off and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with code 83WEEKS at http://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS #tushypod THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your

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02:03:05

Episode 384: Hulkamania Will Live Forever

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/07/26

On this very special edition 83 Weeks, Eric shares his thoughts and emotions on the passing of one of his best friends, Hulk Hogan. INDACLOUD - If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code 83WEEKS at https://inda.shop/83WEEKS ! #indacloudpod STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code 83WEEKS at https://stopboxusa.com/83WEEKS #stopboxpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE

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02:03:56

Episode 383: 25th Anniversary Of The Great American...

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/07/18

On this REMIX episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to the year 2000 and the Great American Bash! The guys discuss the eroding relationship between Eric and Vince Russo, the growing number of gimmicks being added to every match, and the overall disgust Eric had for this PPV now watching it back over 25 years later. TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/83WEEKS ! #trueclassicpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first

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02:17:37

Episode 382: Beach Blast 1993

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/07/12

On this episode of 83 Weeks, "EZE" Eric Bischoff and guest host Derek Sabato take us back to 1993 for some summer action! They guys will be taking a deep dive look into all the happenings surrounding WCW Beach Blast. Eric shares stories and experiences from his time as a commentator working with all the talents in the company. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50off and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. RIDGE - Upgrade your

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01:56:13

Episode 381: Ask Eric Anything 07.04.25

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/07/04

On this episode of 83 Weeks, EZE Eric Bischoff is in the hotseat answering all your questions on this edition of #AskEric Anything THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 83WEEKS at shopmando.com! #mandopod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of

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02:04:03

Episode 380: The Legacy Of Chris Kanyon

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff ·

2025/06/27

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad explore the life, career and legacy on Chris Kanyon. Erci shares stories of his time working with Kanyon, his rollercoaster story archs on television, and his impact on not only the lockeroom but the company as a whole. All that plus, Eric chimes in on all the news and notes of this week in the world of professional wrestling. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50off and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first

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