83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Paul watch back the September 9, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro from the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, GA! In it, we'd see the BIG reveal of Blood Runs Cold...ON WCW PRO?? How did this happen? Plus, the debut of Jacques Rougeau & Carl Oullet, Rick Steiner defeating Lex Luger, and much more!  GEICO - Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it's ha...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the September 2, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This Nitro comes to us from the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, TN and is most remembered for The Giant turning on WCW, to become the 5th member of the NWO! In addition to the Giant's turn, the guys discuss Sean Waltman's contract issue, Mark Curtis' referee debut, Jeff Jarrett, Nick Patrick, Jeric...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and guest host Paul Bromwell watchalong the August 26, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This edition of Nitro is probably most remembered for the debut of the 4th member of the nWo, Ted DiBiase! In addition to DiBiase's debut, the guys also revisit the WWF trademark lawsuit, Sean Waltman's WWF release, Bret Hart's alleged negotiation, "Blood Runs Cold," Ric Flair...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the August 23, 1999 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This Nitro comes to us from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and is most remembered for a live performance by "The Hottest Band In the World" KISS, along with the debut of the Demon! In addition to the Kiss performance, topics covered include Eric's controversial meeting with talent about changes nee...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit Clash of the Champions XXXIII, which took place on August 15, 1996 at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, CO. The main event featured Hollywood Hogan vs. Ric Flair for the World Heavyweight Championship! The guys also discuss, The Booty Man beatdown, Lanny Poffo, Glacier, Compuserve, Braun the Leprechaun, and so much more! There's a new spo...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are throwing the format out the window! Just a few weeks after welcoming Outsider Scott Hall to the show, the guys are joined by the second-half of The Outsiders, Kevin Nash, to discuss all-things nWo! You don't want to miss a minute of this special edition of 83 Weeks! GEICO - Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it's hard work. But you know...

On this edition of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric is put in the hot seat again for another edition of Ask Eric Anything! Topics include, if Eric ran the AWA, why he didn't become WCW World Champion, the Thunder Dome, NWO Wolfpack, AEW Roster, and so much more! Solid Gold foods are different because they cleanse the digestive system supporting gut health and nourishing your pet, inside & out. And right n...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad profile the career of WWE Hall of Famer, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Sadly, we lost one of the legends of the 1980s this past week when Paul Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 on July 12. The guys discuss Paul's early football career, breaking into wrestling, training with Hiro Matsuda, coming to the WWF and working with Hulk Hogan, Eric...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and guest host Paul Bromwell watchalong the July 15, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This is the one week after Bash at the Beach where the New World Order was created. Nitro was held in the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, FL, and would feature Lex Luger vs. Big Bubba, Meng vs. Arn Anderson, Harlem Heat vs. Rough 'n' Ready, and much more! Feals is a better way to...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the July 8, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This is the night after Bash at the Beach where the unthinkable happened - Hulk Hogan became a bad guy.  Nitro was held in the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, FL, and would feature Sting vs. Arn Anderson, The Steiners vs. The Nasty Boys, Eddie Guerrero vs. Psychosis, and much more! Finding that per...

We have covered the launch of the nWo. We've done many watchalongs in the last couple of weeks. We talked to Scott Hall regarding it. Now, we go back and discuss the show live from Daytona Beach, when WCW changes the course of professional wrestling history. We are officially at the 25th Anniversary of Bash at the Beach 1996 - the show that does what was unthinkable at the time - the heel turn of...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong the July 1, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro! This is the night that The Outsiders took over! We see them at ringside with popcorn and drinks in hand (they're paying customers!), Eric referring to Kevin as "Nash" for the first time, "Attica! Attica!" chants, and more! Plus, find out who really came up with the name, New World Order!  RECTEQ o...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are breaking all of the rules! The guys have thrown the format out the window and are bringing on their first guest! Who better then the man that got the nWo storyline started, Scott Hall! You don't want to miss a minute of this special edition of 83 Weeks! RECTEQ offer wood pellet grills fueled by all-natural hardwood pellets, and other outdoor lifesty...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad watchalong both the June 10th, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro AND Monday Night Raw! This is the night that Kevin Nash made his first appearance on Nitro, appearing behind Eric Bischoff, Nash then begins his infamous promo on Eric, and uttering this classic line, "Look at the adjective...play." - and the rest, as they say, is history! What was happenin...

On this week's episode of 83 Weeks, we step back and listen to Eric's thoughts surrounding the development of what many consider the greatest faction of all time, the NWO. We also hear from Conrad with a little alternate commentary on this archive episode. Don't miss your chance to give someone you love this meaningful gift, this Memorial Day. Head to Ancestry.com/83WEEKS to get your Ancestry gift...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, it's a FIRST, as Eric and Conrad watchalong both the May 27, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro AND Monday Night Raw! This is the night that Scott Hall made his first appearance on Nitro, coming down from crowd to begin the "Outsiders" storyline - and the rest, as they say, is history! What was happening on the other channel that night? Listen in, as Eric and Conrad revi...

This week on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff answers your questions. Some of the topic include, Kevin Nash in WCW, Lugar defeating Hogan in 1997, people taking to the camera going to the ring in WCW and so much more. Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what's easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insuranc...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit TNA's Sacrifice 2011, which took place on May 15, 2011 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, FL. In it, we'd see the return of CHYNA, who would team up with Kurt Angle to take on Jeff and Karen Jarrett. Plus, Sting vs. RVD for the TNA World Championship, Beer Money vs. Immortal, AJ Styles vs. Tommy Dreamer and more! Do you own or rent your ho...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric is in the hot seat for another edition of Ask Eric Anything! Topics include his WWE Hall of Fame speech, Regal vs. Goldberg, trash-throwing fans, MMA, Dungeon of Doom, Vinny Mac, and so much more! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what's easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle you...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad go back 10 years to revisit TNA's Lockdown 2011, which took place on April 17, 2011 from the US Bank Arena, in Cincinnati, OH. All matches would be held inside of a steel cage, which was a tradition on Lockdown events. Featured matches included Sting vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, Jeff Jarrett vs....

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit Slamboree 1996, which took place on May 19, 1996 from the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge, LA. Slamboree 1996 would feature the return of BattleBowl, Lethal Lottery; however, here it would be called the "Lord of the Ring" Tournament, which DDP would ultimately go on to win. We'd also see Konnan vs. Jushin Liger, and a main event of...

The AD Free Show family celebrates Eric's induction into the WWE Class of 2021 Hall of Fame. Skip the meat on foam trays at the grocery store and enjoy craft meat without leaving your house. Porter Road has you covered from weeknight staples to weekend cooking projects and everything in between. Right now, Porter Road is offering our listeners $20 off your first order of $100 or more if you go to...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, listen as Eric and Conrad revisit WCW's Spring Stampede 1999, which took place on April 11, 1999 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA. The card featured a TON of big names, including a main event featuring 5 of the biggest stars in wrestling history; a Four Corners match for the WCW Championship involving Sting, DDP, Ric Flair, and Hollywood Hogan, with Randy Savage as the...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, LISTEN as Eric and Conrad discuss one of the biggest "what ifs" in pro wrestling history. It's all about the WCW pay-per-view - and relaunch - that wasn't...The Big Bang! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what's easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along...

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad profile the career of WWE Hall of Famer, "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig! From his time as a member of the famed Robbinsdale High School group, to his start in the AWA, where he'd eventually become champion for over a calendar year, to his jump to the WWF and the introduction of the Mr. Perfect gimmick. Plus, his Lloyd's of London policy, how Eric was able to...