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
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Episode 390: WCW Nitro Turns 30
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 legend Holly Holm ended up in the ring, and so much more on this special anniversary edition of 83 Weeks! Watch 83 Weeks on YouTube MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code 83WEEKS at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/83WEEKS ! #trueclassicpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. DELETE ME - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/83WEEKS and use promo code 83WEEKS at checkout. 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.
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Episode 389: Jake! What Are You Doing?
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 edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff! #wwe #aew #wrestling #prowrestling #83weeks CASH APP - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/j5ojws30 #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. 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! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code 83WEEKS at https://stopboxusa.com/83WEEKS #stopboxpod 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
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Episode 388: TKO Is Taking Over
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 Terry an underrated talent behind the scenes? What unique skills did he bring to the table, and how did his contributions impact WCW’s direction during that era? Eric opens up about their working relationship and gives an honest assessment of what he feels was Terry’s greatest strength in the business. ***Check out more of Eric's thoughts on TKO*** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo0wc1_Wke_5WE6M6ShOvr8a_duC0U7Kc REAL AMERICAN FREESTYLE - Don't miss a single moment of all the action from Real American Freestyle Wrestling August 30th airing on the FOX Nation streaming network. Tickets are also available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/real-american-freestyle-cleveland-ohio-08-30-2025/event/050062CB85690FB7 HARRYS - Our listeners get Harry’s Trial Set for only $8 + a Free Gift at https://harrys.com/83WEEKS #Harryspod RIDGE - Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge’s Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://ridge.com/83WEEKS #Ridgepod NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC. DELETE ME - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/83WEEKS and use promo code 83WEEKS at checkout. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code 83WEEKS at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod 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.
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Episode 387: WCW Video Games
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 @StopBoxUSA with code 83WEEKS at https://stopboxusa.com/83WEEKS #stopboxpod TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with code 83WEEKS at HTTP://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS #tushypod 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. 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.
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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