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83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

Podcast Heat 540 episodes Nov 9, 2026

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff is a wrestling podcast hosted by Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson. Bischoff rose through the ranks of WCW, eventually becoming its president and leading the company to beat WWE in the Monday Night Wars. The show revisits that era, covering topics such as the nWo, Monday Night Nitro, and the legendary 83-week winning streak. It offers behind-the-scenes stories and analysis of the wrestling industry from Bischoff's perspective.

Episodes

Episode 452: The War For WCW
Episode 452: The War For WCW Nov 9, 2026 01:35:57 The war for WCW is heating up! On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad continue their journey through 1996 with a deep dive into the Monday Nitro after Halloween Havoc. Sting is watching from the rafters, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper is declaring war, Hollywood Hogan is taking a victory lap, and the nWo is sizing up its next recruits. With battle lines being drawn and loyalties in question, E
Episode 451: The Business Behind Havoc 1996
Episode 451: The Business Behind Havoc 1996 Nov 2, 2026 02:20:55 The action in the ring was only part of the story! On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson take a deep dive into Halloween Havoc 1996, revealing the business decisions, backstage pressure, and last-minute negotiations behind one of WCW's biggest nights. Eric pulls back the curtain on the company's first time doing business with the MGM Grand and the work that went into makin
Episode 450: The Debut Of Crow Sting!
Episode 450: The Debut Of Crow Sting! Oct 26, 2026 02:02:15 On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson travel back 30 years to the October 21, 1996, edition of WCW Monday Nitro and the debut of "Crow" Sting! With a haunting new look and an attitude that left everyone guessing, Sting begins a transformation that would become one of wrestling's most iconic characters. Eric and Conrad break down the show beat by beat, dissecting its format
Episode 449: Pure Soap Opera
Episode 449: Pure Soap Opera Oct 19, 2026 01:38:39 On this week's 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson take us back 30 years for this week in nWo history! The drama between Hollywood Hogan, Miss Elizabeth, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage is reaching a boiling point, and Eric breaks down why wrestling programming has to be a soap opera to keep fans coming back. The guys also debate whether comedy belongs in professional wrestling, while Eric ex
Episode 448: The Business Of NITRO
Episode 448: The Business Of NITRO Oct 13, 2026 01:54:45 On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad take us back 30 years for a very special indepth look at WCW Monday NITRO. Eric peels back the curtain to explain the business decisions and directions he was taking the company at the time and how it's affected the business. Plus, he answers questions from the LIVE audience. All that and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric
Episode 447: Goodbye PG Era?
Episode 447: Goodbye PG Era? Oct 5, 2026 02:45:58 On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine what happens behind the scenes when a wrestling company produces an emotional tribute show, and the responsibility that comes with honoring a beloved performer. The guys also debate whether WWE's PG Era is coming to an end and why relying on foul language can become a creative crutch. Eric reacts to Ari Emanuel's declaration th
Episode 446: Stop Panicking Over WrestleMania!
Episode 446: Stop Panicking Over WrestleMania! Sep 28, 2026 02:11:44 This week on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson ask whether WrestleMania needs a backup plan, and whether the uncertainty around its date is becoming a bigger story. Then Eric turns to the Warner Bros./Paramount merger: what could it mean for AEW, what should the company be watching, and what advice would he give Tony Khan? Eric also shares a lesson from professional wrestling that he sti
Episode 445: WWE's International Power Play
Episode 445: WWE's International Power Play Sep 21, 2026 02:15:44 On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine WWE's growing international ambitions and what they could mean for the company's future. Is Crown Jewel in jeopardy? Could WWE's expanding relationship with Australia serve as a precursor to an even bigger play for Japan? And while international events offer tremendous opportunities for growth, does WWE risk alienating its Amer
Episode 444: Watered Down Championship
Episode 444: Watered Down Championship Sep 14, 2026 02:12:43 On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine the biggest stories shaping professional wrestling's past, present and future. Eric explains how The Ultimate Fighter helped save the UFC and why WWE still misses Pat Patterson's brilliant approach to constructing unforgettable match finishes. The guys also debate whether too many championship changes diminish the importance of
Episode 443: Censorship In Wrestling
Episode 443: Censorship In Wrestling Sep 9, 2026 01:50:44 On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson tackle a loaded lineup of wrestling news, history and controversy. Eric explains the difference between North Korea and Moscow before reflecting on the late "Superstar" Bill Dundee, a brilliant creative force WWE may have missed out on. The guys also discuss Rebel's courageous fight against ALS and why her battle transcends wrestling c
Episode 442: AEW ALL IN Reaction
Episode 442: AEW ALL IN Reaction Aug 30, 2026 01:25:06 On this special special LIVE edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad deliver their hot takes on AEW ALL IN 2026! What did Eric think of the show? Who were the stand outs and who had Eric scratching his head? You won't believe what Eric has to say about the main event. All that plus, this week in nWo history brings us the arrival of Ted DiBiase and the nWo takeover that gave viewers
Episode 441: Living The Gimmick
Episode 441: Living The Gimmick Aug 24, 2026 01:57:54 On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson dive into recent comments from Paul Heyman about the development and evolution of Roman Reigns' legendary "Tribal Chief" persona. That sparks a fascinating conversation about one of professional wrestling's oldest philosophies: living the gimmick. How important is it for a performer to truly become their character? Eric shares his pers

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