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. TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. HARRY'S - Our listeners get Harry’s Trial Set for only $8 + a Free Gift at https://harrys.com/83WEEKS #Harryspod PRIZE PICKS - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 in lineups after you pay your first $5 lineup! 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. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
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Episode 394: Mean Gene's 1-900 Hustle
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 the latest news from the world of professional wrestling. Learn more about Guy Evans newest book project all about the Immortal Hulk Hogan: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hulk-hogan-book/the-hulk-hogan-story-a-biographical-trilogy?ref=discovery&term=Hulk%20hogan&total_hits=5&category_id=48 MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code 83WEEKS at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with code 83WEEKS at http://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS #tushypod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. INDACLOUD - If you’re 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code 83WEEKS at https://inda.shop/83WEEKS ! #indacloudpod LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
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Episode 393: WWE Ruined The nWo
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 - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/j5ojws30 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code 83WEEKS at https://stopboxusa.com/83WEEKS #stopboxpod SIGNOS - Go to signos.com, and get $10 off select plans with code 83WEEKS. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
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Episode 392: Confusionpalooza
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! SIGNOS - Go to signos.com, and get $10 off select plans with code 83WEEKS. PRIZE PICKS - Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS to get $50 in lineups after you pay your first $5 lineup! BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. RIDGE - Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code 83WEEKS at https://www.Ridge.com/83WEEKS ! #Ridgepod LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. SAVE WITH ERIC - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewitheric.com to learn more. 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 little waste. Go to http://AdvertiseWithEric.com now and find out more about advertising with 83 Weeks. 83 WEEKS MERCH - You can now rep some of your favorite Bischoff-isms in style, like “Controversy Creates Cash,” “Heat is Life,” and my personal favorite, “Better Than, Less Than, Different Than” and our LIMITED EDITON “Nitro 30” all available now at 83WeeksMerch.com SOCIAL HANDLES Like - subscribe - leave a 5 star rating on all platforms Twitter handles - @ebischoff, @heyheyitsconrad Instagram handles - @therealericbischoff @heyheyitsconrad Facebook handles - ebischoff and heyheyitsconrad Show handles - @83weeks on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook YouTube - Like, subscribe and turn on notifications at 83Weeks.com
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Episode 391: How Much For Fun?
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 http://FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50off and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. SIGNOS - Go to signos.com, and get $10 off select plans with code 83WEEKS. TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at tecovas.com/83WEEKS when you sign up for email and texts. THE PERFECT JEANS - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH ERIC - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewitheric.com to learn more. 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 little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithEric.com now and find out more about advertising with 83 Weeks. 83WEEKS MERCH - You can now rep some of your favorite Bischoff-isms in style, like “Controversy Creates Cash,” “Heat is Life,” and my personal favorite, “Better Than, Less Than, Different Than” Available now at 83WeeksMerch.com CONNECT WITH US Like - subscribe - leave a 5 star rating on all platforms Twitter handles - @ebischoff, @heyheyitsconrad Instagram handles - @therealericbischoff @heyheyitsconrad Facebook handles - ebischoff and heyheyitsconrad Show handles - @83weeks on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook YouTube - Like, subscribe and turn on notifications at http://83Weeks.com
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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