I'm a few months shy, but 45 is the new 35 😁 At least that's how I feel. Working full-time, college full-time, and 50/50 parenting. Yet I still find time to chase passions, wrestle on the indie scene monthly, writing books, and casual dating. Shoot, I've even been getting an itch to see if I could make one more run at making the US Team. At the end of the day, age is just a number. Keep up the great work, love the show.
Hey guys. Been listening to 83 weeks for the past few years. Keep up the great work. I started watching wcw right when Scott hall showed up back in 96. Best era in wrestling for sure.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🚗 *Whipping Shitties and Twitter Feedback* - Conrad and Eric discuss the concept of "whipping shitties" and share their experiences. - The episode receives strong feedback, with some praising it as a "lowkey Eric fires back." 13:05 🤔 *Responding to Fan Comments* - Eric responds to a fan's comment questioning his supposed hatred for Tony Khan. - He clarifies his stance on Tony Khan, emphasizing a lack of hate and more of a disagreement on business perspectives. 16:13 📺 *Eric's Reality TV Experience* - Eric defends his role in producing reality shows, citing the commercial success of Scott Baio's show. - He refutes the notion that his involvement with reality TV makes him an expert in literary theory. 20:22 📺 *Overview of Tom Beers' Background* - Eric talks about working with Tom Beers for over 20 years. - Tom Beers' experience in producing shows like Deadliest Catch, Storage Wars, and West Coast Choppers. 25:16 💰 *Finances of Producing Reality Television* - Discussion on the financial aspect of producing reality TV shows. - Example of selling a show for $750,000 per hour without a demo or sizzle tape. 27:48 📈 *Changes in TV Industry and Margin Squeeze* - Eric explains the shift in the TV industry, with budgets decreasing and quality expectations rising. - Discussion on the impact of streaming and internet advertising on traditional TV budgets. 34:30 📺 *Perception of Selling Shows with Scott Baio* - Response to social media comments criticizing Eric for selling shows with Scott Baio. - Acknowledging the ability to sell shows successfully, highlighting the skill in salesmanship. 36:47 🌟 *Complimenting Hook's Presentation* - Recognition of Hook's presentation skills and character development in a promo. - Praise for the aspirational nature of Hook's character. 39:58 🌟 *Character Creation and Hook's Promo* - Creating relatable characters for the audience involves giving them qualities and attributes people like to believe about themselves. - Importance of making characters aspirational to connect with the audience. 50:12 🗣️ *Audience Feedback and Show Format* - Acknowledging audience feedback about the focus on AEW in the show. - Explaining the intention behind discussing AEW and the need to mix up show formats. 52:19 💬 *Audience Feedback on AEW and Comparisons* - Highlighting audience comments about AEW's current position and comparisons with WCW. - Emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and understanding diverse opinions. 56:23 ✂️ *Manscaped Ad and Audience Feedback* - Integrating a sponsored ad for Manscaped into the discussion. - Reading and responding to audience feedback on various topics. 59:51 🤔 *Eric discusses his contract with TNA and the misconception of their bankruptcy.* - Eric emphasizes he explicitly avoided operational responsibilities in TNA. - Addresses the misconception that TNA went bankrupt, clarifying they are still operating. 01:00:50 📉 *Eric comments on AEW's current issues and shares a Bruce Lee quote.* - Reflects on negative aspects in AEW, asserting he doesn't need the associated challenges. - Shares a Bruce Lee quote about correcting fools and wise men. 01:02:11 🌐 *Eric discusses Okada's departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling and potential future in WWE or AEW.* - Discusses the trend of talents leaving New Japan for AEW. 01:04:03 🔄 *Eric analyzes Okada's potential choices based on motivation and viability.* - Stresses the importance of understanding Okada's true motivation. - Highlights challenges for Okada in WWE if he prefers not to relocate. 01:06:26 🤔 *Eric discusses talent decisions based on long-term stability and company renewal.* - Advises talents to consider the long-term viability of a company when making decisions. - Mentions the renewal season for AEW and the importance of assessing the company's stability. 01:08:33 📢 *Eric addresses feedback on AEW's impact and provides a counter-perspective.* - Responds to comments supporting AEW's positive impact on the wrestling business. - Differentiates between individual benefits and the overall health of the wrestling business. 01:11:57 💭 *Eric discusses the negative perception of certain elements in AEW's presentation.* - Criticizes elements like excessive blood use and chaotic backstage scenes affecting wrestling's image. - Emphasizes the importance of presenting content that attracts mainstream interest positively. 01:15:14 💰 *Eric and Conrad debate the business perspective of having The Rock at WrestleMania.* - Conrad argues for the financial benefits of having The Rock at WrestleMania. 01:17:43 🔄 *Eric stresses the need for a multi-dimensional business perspective and long-term strategy.* - Advocates for a multi-dimensional view considering the business impact beyond immediate excitement. 01:20:01 🏆 *Daily Fantasy Sports and Prize Picks* - Prize Pick is a daily fantasy sports platform with unique features. 01:21:34 🤼 *Royal Rumble and its Significance* - Discussing the Royal Rumble as a significant wrestling event. 01:23:51 🤔 *Elements of Royal Rumble's Success* - Analyzing the success factors of the Royal Rumble. 01:25:56 🚻 *Predictions for Royal Rumble Matches* - Brief discussion on participants in the Women's Royal Rumble. 01:32:30 🌐 *Nostalgia and Magic Spoon Sponsorship* - Nostalgic feelings associated with the Royal Rumble from childhood. 01:36:06 🔥 *Fatal Four-Way Match for Roman Reigns' Titles* - Discussion on the Fatal Four-Way match involving Roman Reigns. 01:39:37 🤼♂️ *Discussion on potential winners of a fatal four-way match (la Knight, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns)* - Speculation on who WWE may want to elevate. 01:41:24 🔄 *AI-generated storyline for Cody vs. Randy, potential WrestleMania match* - Reference to the use of AI to generate a compelling storyline. 01:42:34 🏆 *Importance of the fatal four-way's impact on Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and future storylines* - Mention of the significance of the fatal four-way in the context of upcoming events. 01:44:05 💬 *Viewer question on the Royal Rumble's potential quality and the challenge of managing top talent* - Questioning if this Royal Rumble could be one of the best or top five. 01:46:21 🤔 *Discussion on the complexity of potential WrestleMania main events and the dilemma with top talent* - Deliberation on potential WrestleMania main events involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, and Cody. 02:00:02 🔥 *Importance of Managing Morale and Creative Casting* - Successful TV ratings and competition involve strategic use of weapons of war (different talents). 02:01:23 🤼♂️ *Discussing Potential WrestleMania Matches* - Contemplating the potential match between LA Knight and Logan Paul at WrestleMania. 02:05:03 🌟 *Motivational Example: La Knight's Success Story* - Encouraging listeners to analyze the success stories of wrestlers who have been in the business for a considerable time before reaching the top. 02:10:28 🔄 *Speculating on Andrade and Brock Lesnar's Return* - Discussing Andrade's potential return to WWE and the speculation around Brock Lesnar's return. 02:17:35 🩸 *Evaluating the Bloodline Storyline's Progress* - Reflecting on the ongoing Bloodline storyline and Paul Heyman's statement about being in the third inning. 02:19:42 🤼 *WCW's Bloodline Storyline* - WCW's Bloodline storyline is considered the best in wrestling in the last 30 years. 02:21:06 📉 *Fan Feedback on AEW and Tony Khan* - Eric discusses fan feedback from Twitter about AEW and Tony Khan. 02:23:54 📉 *Negative Takes and Social Media Engagement* - Eric responds to negative comments and addresses his social media engagement. 02:31:14 🌐 *Viewer Video Messages* - Eric responds to video messages from fans expressing their views on the situation with Tony Khan. 02:35:05 🔄 *Comparisons Between WCW and AEW* - Eric discusses the comparisons between WCW and AEW. 02:38:50 🌟 *Motivation behind WCW talent leaving for WWE* - WCW talents like Scott Hall and Kevin Nash left for reasons beyond money. 02:41:08 🌍 *Starcast Down Under Announcement* - Starcast Down Under announced in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, from April 11th to 14th. 02:43:27 🤔 *Discussing Creative and Cash in Wrestling* - Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss the importance of creative and cash in wrestling. 02:46:54 📊 *Tony Khan Announcing the Return of Rankings in AEW* - Tony Khan announces the return of rankings in AEW. 02:53:56 🌐 *Impact of Older Wrestlers on Young Talent* - Exploration of whether keeping older wrestlers in top positions hinders young talent. 02:58:11 🏋️♂️ *Career longevity in professional wrestling* - AJ Styles cited as an example of a performer maintaining a successful career in his 40s. 03:00:04 🔄 *Time investment and development in wrestling* - Rejecting the notion of a lack of young talent and emphasizing readiness. 03:00:46 📱 *Connect with the hosts on social media* - Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson encourage audience interaction on Twitter. 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I think the biggest thing people forget about Wrestling Podcasts is they serve as the only analysis of Wrestling. Sports have multiple programmes and panels talking about last weeks games. Programmes like Game Of Thrones or Walking Dead or even reality shows have supplemental shows talking about what has happened last episode. These programmes drum up community and make things bigger than something that happens once a week. As a formerly lapsed wrestling fan I got back into Wrestling by listening to Prichard, Cornette, Austin and Eric. They add a different layer and perspective, and show it’s not just us fans who think something isn’t good enough. I think companies should be happy when podcasters choose to talk about them, because it’s better than everyone ignoring your programme.
That guy's comment about FTR had nothing to do with tribalism. He was just pointing out that they seem to take themselves too seriously, which they do.
Next year's royal rumble should be called royal rumble in the Bronx, then have Omas come out first with a bamboo hat on,and then he can throw everybody out of the ring.
In talking about keeping top talent happy John Cena during the Nexus angle was "added" to the group. It came across on screen as him not committing fully to it. Still wearing his own shirt understandable not wanting to lose money on his shirt sales. Would you carry on with that storyline or scrap it if Cena expressed that concern to you?
I think AJ was at the top of his game before leaving TNA. I think he a Bobby were held back. They could have been much bigger stars. I also think Joe and few other stars could also have been bigger.
Noel comix post is the epitome of a mark slash online social media nerd that thinks they are smarter than they are saying things they heard and assume as fact and speaking it like it is fact
Was that meant to be a comedy moment when Eric waxed lyrical about that producer, then Conrad listed a bunch of bargain basement shows one of which I’ve not even heard of?😂 83 Weeks is becoming a bit of self indulgent love in.
@@trendmassacre8423 Watch it on and off not as much as I used to. Let’s face it if your not as entertaining as Cornette or with the same sort of depth, after awhile listening to someone picking petty Twitter fights and run down modern wrestling just for the sake of it gets pretty boring. I’m here more for Eric’s stories from his career.
For ratings they failed with on heart with a real accident. Maybe a murder scene because a woman with monoculars said she seen shadow that looks like someone pushed them. She doesn’t know she can only say something she didn’t see she said it like a murder. Where does CW succeeded with sting and not written him wrong and causing an accident on making rig hanging him right so he don’t fall or drop to death and he’s not dead to this day sting is still around it. It was just a freak accident. Freak accident that happened a accident that happened 15:4215:44 I know competition between a two with the wrestler between on heart and sting succeeding at coming down where wasn’t excess loading his start I don’t know if I put it in there, so I’m repeating myself🏈🏈❤️❤️
Well, he got $49 to ask me very old question of Brett Hart brother Owen heart of hated story, but I have his book so it’s not even worth me asking on heart accident but I got a book of it. It should be able to tell me what happened Not how he died or I just don’t need to ask him he has a book on it. I forgot about that.❤❤🏈🏈
The "internet wrestling community" discourse is so fucking tired. Eric has two podcasts (one of which is almost exclusively talking about rumor and innuendo) and regularly trolls on Twitter. I can't imagine the level of cognitive dissonance it takes for him to believe he isnt part of the IWC
Also like, who do you think listens to those podcasts? If guys like Meltzer and Keller didn't create an appetite for non kayfabe behind the scenes news, AdFreeShows wouldn't exist
Naa, leave that graphic up! You got it E! The story creates drama, which creates emotional story telling, which leads to banger (4.5 stars in Dave's opinion) matches. And Tony's record speaks for itself. Do you E. Do you Conrad! DON'T EVER CHANGE!
The match was fine, but unless TK follows up & keeps Hook in SERIOUS angles & not dicking around with the Goof Troop Best Friends... THEN the match will mean something For now, it's the same as any other match that "made" someone in AEW 🤷🏻♂️
I just don’t want to do that. If he has a health problem has him Eric putting stress on him talking like that about the old old story an that’s what I was starting to think that wrestling was fake because of people saying it’s fake. I am started turning. that’s why I turned into watching UFC but my mind was always on wrestling. That’s the first thing I always watched is wrestling over UFC until they tell me wrestling is fake. I would stick up for wrestling over UFC🏈🏈
I said, succeeded with the story with the pl with the storylines I messed up, had to repeat myself stupid Siri. I meant to say Wwe failed at succeeding with their superstar, Wwe just filled at it. It was a freak accident accident happened happen🏈🏈
And this guy that has his all axle car wrestling with the devil? I think he just goes out and listen to everyone and then acts like he knows it all and makes his own credit that he listens to people and change that work that he hurts from people.🏈🏈❤️❤️ he just tries to take the work that people were talking about clams dirt work like he said it that’s how he claims people what they’re saying like he said it but what people really said it taking their stuff what they’re saying, and owning it so stuff he’s telling a bunch of fraud stuff he did not see that he heard it from like he like fortune and getting ratings🏈🏈❤️❤️ some fan told him that he don’t know nothing that he just hears people talking about it and just steals what he hears from other talking shows like this more people should put copyright that just for example I’m using it I don’t wanna be upsetting you, but that was just an example now his wrestling shows called wrestling with the devil🏈🏈❤️❤️
Let’s see the hands of all those mf’s who have talked pure shit about Cody and telling everyone that he was being bumped from WrestleMania for the Rock or because Triple H was secretly pissed off at him? Don’t be shy now…
Calm down Conrad your rocking back and forth a little extra today. It’s only hook he did ok but ground breaking lol. He can’t roll in the ring let alone do a great promo. Maybe in time but slow down
Very much alone in this I know but I don't give a flying fuck about "net positives" in wrestling. I dont care how many jobs a guy makes up for people or how many "feel good" moments he tries to make with Brody Lee's son, etc. I just want to see good wrestling/stories and I'm not really seeing any in AEW and very little in WWE. This era just can't compete with the days gone by in terms of bell to bell or long term storytelling and it's not even close. It's great there are more jobs, but those jobs aren't translating to a good on screen product, so why should I care?
WWE has good story telling. But it is not long term for the most part aside from the Bloodline. And that specifically is because of social media culture as this generation is highly impatient and get bored quickly and whine and complain after someone holds a title for longer than 3 months. When you have watched wrestling for 30 years you have seen everything and you think like a smart mark elitist that has seen it before and rate everything to the nostalgia you grew up on. And nothing in your mind will ever compete with that. I was just like that until i stopped thinking like a mark wrestling elitist wanting my ideal nostalgia days back and decided to enjoy WWE for what it has evolved into rather than just being a mad nerd that wanted the attitude era way of doing things back. Wrestling changed and AEW's lack of growth is a showing of that as it is a hybrid wannabe version of ECW with a little of WCW to it and nothing that made either what they were in their day. WWE books now to cater to the pop culture of now which is lower attention span for long term story telling. So they speed most of it up. but in some instances like the Bloodline, like Gunther, Codys stuff, if you pay attention to WWE for the past few years they are doing more in depth storylines that they have for years now. But the attitude era slash monday night war is dead and it is nostalgia and in the mind of those in that time it wont be equaled. But Todays WWE isnt bad its just not what we grew up on. But nothing else today is either. Not the NFL. Not the NBA, not even Nascar.
@zeromagnum2811 no but the nfl is still the king because it produces an amazing product that people of even bygone eras still loves. Wrestling can't say that save for the hardest of hardcore fan. The bloodline, people are calling that the goat 🐐 of stories and its like yeah man whatever. Austin, Flair, even Hogan had an air of believability. This Bloodline stuff, specifically from Roman, is so overacted it takes you out of it. I can believe Heyman as a weasel, I don't believe Roman as some wrestling "godfather" it's forced and it's phony as shit. Austin vs Vince, Flair vs Bischoff, you FELT that. No one "feels" this, they play along. That's the difference between when it was good and now.
@@keni95851 only reason you felt it was because the internet hadn't killed kayfabe yet and everyone didnt know it was scripted so no fan knew what a Work meant in regards to wrestling except marks that subscribed to meltzer. All the guys you named operated in kayfabe especially Hogan and Flair to the point they lived their gimmick. Every fan is in on the fact its a scripted work so instead of watching and enjoying it everyone is a critic holding it to a standard it can never be again because everyone knows its a work and kayfabe is dead. You can only feel it now if you let yourself. And Roman has done well with this gimmick. To say he hasn't or its phony is nitpicking because you know its a work. Those guys you named majority of fans in that era didnt know it was a work so they had a different level of belief behind their gimmicks. Nowadays everyone festers in negativity and criticism instead of trying to enjoy something. That's the main difference.
@zeromagnum2811 bro everyone past 10 knows its a work. You can't sit there and tell me the 18-49 yos that made up the majority of the mnw fans didn't know. you're kidding yourself. Austin, Rock etc made you forget you were watching a scene play out. Today's stuff blatantly insults your intelligence
@@keni95851 Was because it was presented with kayfabe whether anyone knew or not. But kayfabe is dead and isnt used anymore. Everything is internet dirtsheets and smart mark rage online over whatever. But at that time there were some that still didnt fully know. Nobody works with giving a perception that its real anymore like they did in the attitude era and early ruthless aggression period. As soon as the show is over the wrestlers post as themselves on social media or speak in interviews openly so it removes that ability to overlook the work unless you just take it for what it is now. The internet ruined kayfabe perception forever and its not coming back. The perception of the NWO being WWF invading Nitro, And the Austin/Mcmahon feud, to The rock and mankind ect. None of it can ever be duplicated and wrestling will never be like that again. But the issue you have is you want it to be that way because that era spoiled you. Which is why you specifically mentioned Rock and Austin. It spoiled me too and i spent years bashing the product for not being like it used to be before i just accepted it for what it is because i love wrestling. That era was a once in a lifetime thing and it will never be again. Holding anything to that standard will only disappoint you and create a negative mindset about anything that comes after it.
is this guy seriously defending making a show about the kid from Happy Days...that just shows you how much of Cliche Eric Bischoff is ..he did a show with Chachi from Happy Days smh ..thats SAD an the Fact that conrad defends it an says "profitable" smh ..that was such an oppourtunist move..just like the majority of Eric's Career..let me guess Eric the Grammar wasn't good enough for you ..but dude you made Scott Baio TV ..thats EMBARRASSING
In regards to the thumbnail, There's nothing but stars on the left (red) side, But as far the right (blue) side goes, Only Reigns, Orton, McIntyre, and Priest look like stars. The rest are just overrated indie jobbers!
You guys can't understand why WWE would have Rock at WrestleMania etc etc, and I can't understand what you both are missing here. Somehow, it seems lost on you both that this may be something Rock wants to do for his cousin and the business, and WWE is just the beneficiary. Rock always talks about the thrill he gets (or the goosebumps) when he performs in front of a WWE crowd, and what bigger crowd would he want than a WrestleMania? Also, I'm betting he goes into the HOF, so this is the best send-off both WWE & Rock could give each other. Cody will be there for at least another 3 WrestleManias, Rock at his age most likely will not.
Everyone already knows that. It's literally the playbook for 39 years, what Conrad and Eric are saying is that new markets and growth arent in NA. They're everywhere else, this market is tapped.
I'm a few months shy, but 45 is the new 35 😁 At least that's how I feel. Working full-time, college full-time, and 50/50 parenting. Yet I still find time to chase passions, wrestle on the indie scene monthly, writing books, and casual dating. Shoot, I've even been getting an itch to see if I could make one more run at making the US Team. At the end of the day, age is just a number. Keep up the great work, love the show.
About to turn 40 this year; love and inspired by your comment, thank you.
Hey guys. Been listening to 83 weeks for the past few years. Keep up the great work. I started watching wcw right when Scott hall showed up back in 96. Best era in wrestling for sure.
Eric, i am grateful for you. A bundle of knowledge/wisdom on life and wrestling ❤
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🚗 *Whipping Shitties and Twitter Feedback*
- Conrad and Eric discuss the concept of "whipping shitties" and share their experiences.
- The episode receives strong feedback, with some praising it as a "lowkey Eric fires back."
13:05 🤔 *Responding to Fan Comments*
- Eric responds to a fan's comment questioning his supposed hatred for Tony Khan.
- He clarifies his stance on Tony Khan, emphasizing a lack of hate and more of a disagreement on business perspectives.
16:13 📺 *Eric's Reality TV Experience*
- Eric defends his role in producing reality shows, citing the commercial success of Scott Baio's show.
- He refutes the notion that his involvement with reality TV makes him an expert in literary theory.
20:22 📺 *Overview of Tom Beers' Background*
- Eric talks about working with Tom Beers for over 20 years.
- Tom Beers' experience in producing shows like Deadliest Catch, Storage Wars, and West Coast Choppers.
25:16 💰 *Finances of Producing Reality Television*
- Discussion on the financial aspect of producing reality TV shows.
- Example of selling a show for $750,000 per hour without a demo or sizzle tape.
27:48 📈 *Changes in TV Industry and Margin Squeeze*
- Eric explains the shift in the TV industry, with budgets decreasing and quality expectations rising.
- Discussion on the impact of streaming and internet advertising on traditional TV budgets.
34:30 📺 *Perception of Selling Shows with Scott Baio*
- Response to social media comments criticizing Eric for selling shows with Scott Baio.
- Acknowledging the ability to sell shows successfully, highlighting the skill in salesmanship.
36:47 🌟 *Complimenting Hook's Presentation*
- Recognition of Hook's presentation skills and character development in a promo.
- Praise for the aspirational nature of Hook's character.
39:58 🌟 *Character Creation and Hook's Promo*
- Creating relatable characters for the audience involves giving them qualities and attributes people like to believe about themselves.
- Importance of making characters aspirational to connect with the audience.
50:12 🗣️ *Audience Feedback and Show Format*
- Acknowledging audience feedback about the focus on AEW in the show.
- Explaining the intention behind discussing AEW and the need to mix up show formats.
52:19 💬 *Audience Feedback on AEW and Comparisons*
- Highlighting audience comments about AEW's current position and comparisons with WCW.
- Emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and understanding diverse opinions.
56:23 ✂️ *Manscaped Ad and Audience Feedback*
- Integrating a sponsored ad for Manscaped into the discussion.
- Reading and responding to audience feedback on various topics.
59:51 🤔 *Eric discusses his contract with TNA and the misconception of their bankruptcy.*
- Eric emphasizes he explicitly avoided operational responsibilities in TNA.
- Addresses the misconception that TNA went bankrupt, clarifying they are still operating.
01:00:50 📉 *Eric comments on AEW's current issues and shares a Bruce Lee quote.*
- Reflects on negative aspects in AEW, asserting he doesn't need the associated challenges.
- Shares a Bruce Lee quote about correcting fools and wise men.
01:02:11 🌐 *Eric discusses Okada's departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling and potential future in WWE or AEW.*
- Discusses the trend of talents leaving New Japan for AEW.
01:04:03 🔄 *Eric analyzes Okada's potential choices based on motivation and viability.*
- Stresses the importance of understanding Okada's true motivation.
- Highlights challenges for Okada in WWE if he prefers not to relocate.
01:06:26 🤔 *Eric discusses talent decisions based on long-term stability and company renewal.*
- Advises talents to consider the long-term viability of a company when making decisions.
- Mentions the renewal season for AEW and the importance of assessing the company's stability.
01:08:33 📢 *Eric addresses feedback on AEW's impact and provides a counter-perspective.*
- Responds to comments supporting AEW's positive impact on the wrestling business.
- Differentiates between individual benefits and the overall health of the wrestling business.
01:11:57 💭 *Eric discusses the negative perception of certain elements in AEW's presentation.*
- Criticizes elements like excessive blood use and chaotic backstage scenes affecting wrestling's image.
- Emphasizes the importance of presenting content that attracts mainstream interest positively.
01:15:14 💰 *Eric and Conrad debate the business perspective of having The Rock at WrestleMania.*
- Conrad argues for the financial benefits of having The Rock at WrestleMania.
01:17:43 🔄 *Eric stresses the need for a multi-dimensional business perspective and long-term strategy.*
- Advocates for a multi-dimensional view considering the business impact beyond immediate excitement.
01:20:01 🏆 *Daily Fantasy Sports and Prize Picks*
- Prize Pick is a daily fantasy sports platform with unique features.
01:21:34 🤼 *Royal Rumble and its Significance*
- Discussing the Royal Rumble as a significant wrestling event.
01:23:51 🤔 *Elements of Royal Rumble's Success*
- Analyzing the success factors of the Royal Rumble.
01:25:56 🚻 *Predictions for Royal Rumble Matches*
- Brief discussion on participants in the Women's Royal Rumble.
01:32:30 🌐 *Nostalgia and Magic Spoon Sponsorship*
- Nostalgic feelings associated with the Royal Rumble from childhood.
01:36:06 🔥 *Fatal Four-Way Match for Roman Reigns' Titles*
- Discussion on the Fatal Four-Way match involving Roman Reigns.
01:39:37 🤼♂️ *Discussion on potential winners of a fatal four-way match (la Knight, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns)*
- Speculation on who WWE may want to elevate.
01:41:24 🔄 *AI-generated storyline for Cody vs. Randy, potential WrestleMania match*
- Reference to the use of AI to generate a compelling storyline.
01:42:34 🏆 *Importance of the fatal four-way's impact on Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and future storylines*
- Mention of the significance of the fatal four-way in the context of upcoming events.
01:44:05 💬 *Viewer question on the Royal Rumble's potential quality and the challenge of managing top talent*
- Questioning if this Royal Rumble could be one of the best or top five.
01:46:21 🤔 *Discussion on the complexity of potential WrestleMania main events and the dilemma with top talent*
- Deliberation on potential WrestleMania main events involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, and Cody.
02:00:02 🔥 *Importance of Managing Morale and Creative Casting*
- Successful TV ratings and competition involve strategic use of weapons of war (different talents).
02:01:23 🤼♂️ *Discussing Potential WrestleMania Matches*
- Contemplating the potential match between LA Knight and Logan Paul at WrestleMania.
02:05:03 🌟 *Motivational Example: La Knight's Success Story*
- Encouraging listeners to analyze the success stories of wrestlers who have been in the business for a considerable time before reaching the top.
02:10:28 🔄 *Speculating on Andrade and Brock Lesnar's Return*
- Discussing Andrade's potential return to WWE and the speculation around Brock Lesnar's return.
02:17:35 🩸 *Evaluating the Bloodline Storyline's Progress*
- Reflecting on the ongoing Bloodline storyline and Paul Heyman's statement about being in the third inning.
02:19:42 🤼 *WCW's Bloodline Storyline*
- WCW's Bloodline storyline is considered the best in wrestling in the last 30 years.
02:21:06 📉 *Fan Feedback on AEW and Tony Khan*
- Eric discusses fan feedback from Twitter about AEW and Tony Khan.
02:23:54 📉 *Negative Takes and Social Media Engagement*
- Eric responds to negative comments and addresses his social media engagement.
02:31:14 🌐 *Viewer Video Messages*
- Eric responds to video messages from fans expressing their views on the situation with Tony Khan.
02:35:05 🔄 *Comparisons Between WCW and AEW*
- Eric discusses the comparisons between WCW and AEW.
02:38:50 🌟 *Motivation behind WCW talent leaving for WWE*
- WCW talents like Scott Hall and Kevin Nash left for reasons beyond money.
02:41:08 🌍 *Starcast Down Under Announcement*
- Starcast Down Under announced in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, from April 11th to 14th.
02:43:27 🤔 *Discussing Creative and Cash in Wrestling*
- Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss the importance of creative and cash in wrestling.
02:46:54 📊 *Tony Khan Announcing the Return of Rankings in AEW*
- Tony Khan announces the return of rankings in AEW.
02:53:56 🌐 *Impact of Older Wrestlers on Young Talent*
- Exploration of whether keeping older wrestlers in top positions hinders young talent.
02:58:11 🏋️♂️ *Career longevity in professional wrestling*
- AJ Styles cited as an example of a performer maintaining a successful career in his 40s.
03:00:04 🔄 *Time investment and development in wrestling*
- Rejecting the notion of a lack of young talent and emphasizing readiness.
03:00:46 📱 *Connect with the hosts on social media*
- Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson encourage audience interaction on Twitter.
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I think the biggest thing people forget about Wrestling Podcasts is they serve as the only analysis of Wrestling. Sports have multiple programmes and panels talking about last weeks games. Programmes like Game Of Thrones or Walking Dead or even reality shows have supplemental shows talking about what has happened last episode. These programmes drum up community and make things bigger than something that happens once a week.
As a formerly lapsed wrestling fan I got back into Wrestling by listening to Prichard, Cornette, Austin and Eric. They add a different layer and perspective, and show it’s not just us fans who think something isn’t good enough. I think companies should be happy when podcasters choose to talk about them, because it’s better than everyone ignoring your programme.
I just realized that, Bischoff's partner in the Scott Baio show, was also the guy that played Wayne Arnold on the Wonder Years
Watch WCW Clash of the Champions 15 from June 1991.
Jason was also the kid in Pee Wee's big adventure who got mad at the Nun.
Many of us don't give a shit how many followers we have on Twitter. There are far better reasons to bury randoms on social media who act irrationally.
Right? I don’t have Twitter for a following. It’s literally to keep up with wrestling and sports news. 🤷🏼♂️
Better to be a has been then a never will be
The big bad booty daddy was in my opinion the best thing in wcw in its last years
Scott Steiner and Booker T were some of the only good things in the dying days of WCW.
Met eric. At an event he did in nj. Yesterday. He was very friendly. Signed me an autograph ✍🏽 👋
How does the Top Heavy picture of WCW guys NOT have Roddy Piper and Randy Savage??
WWE Don’t Want Nobody To See Far The Superior WCW Roster.
Hello Eric I hope to meet you from Michigan
Conrad acts like he doesnt know if Andrade is going to WWE, thats his brother in law😂😂😂
That guy's comment about FTR had nothing to do with tribalism. He was just pointing out that they seem to take themselves too seriously, which they do.
Great show fellas....Conrad where are all the belts?
Next year's royal rumble should be called royal rumble in the Bronx, then have Omas come out first with a bamboo hat on,and then he can throw everybody out of the ring.
In talking about keeping top talent happy John Cena during the Nexus angle was "added" to the group. It came across on screen as him not committing fully to it. Still wearing his own shirt understandable not wanting to lose money on his shirt sales. Would you carry on with that storyline or scrap it if Cena expressed that concern to you?
Greetings from Bremen, Germany.
Yall sleeping on R Truth, #1 in merch sales. I really think he should win the IC belt at mania. The build up would be easy to write
Love today’s show!
You are a tool
WHAT IF.. Eric & TK are in cahoots!?
I think AJ was at the top of his game before leaving TNA. I think he a Bobby were held back. They could have been much bigger stars. I also think Joe and few other stars could also have been bigger.
Noel comix post is the epitome of a mark slash online social media nerd that thinks they are smarter than they are saying things they heard and assume as fact and speaking it like it is fact
Yeah, Noel is a massive idiot.
Another show on current product.. Nothing on the past.. guess we are done talking about the past now?
Conmark been done with the past since he started getting checks from AEW to plug their boring show.
Eb is the man
They are called bots, the internet is overrun by them
Is it because the Rock is employed by tko now that he wrestled?
Was that meant to be a comedy moment when Eric waxed lyrical about that producer, then Conrad listed a bunch of bargain basement shows one of which I’ve not even heard of?😂 83 Weeks is becoming a bit of self indulgent love in.
But you will keep watching the "self indulgent" Podcast, right?
@@trendmassacre8423 Watch it on and off not as much as I used to. Let’s face it if your not as entertaining as Cornette or with the same sort of depth, after awhile listening to someone picking petty Twitter fights and run down modern wrestling just for the sake of it gets pretty boring. I’m here more for Eric’s stories from his career.
I love when these shows go 3 hours +!!!
If you want to sell tickets at Wrestlemania, put Kevin Hart in the ring with Kat Williams.
Can u please put time stamps
For ratings they failed with on heart with a real accident. Maybe a murder scene because a woman with monoculars said she seen shadow that looks like someone pushed them. She doesn’t know she can only say something she didn’t see she said it like a murder. Where does CW succeeded with sting and not written him wrong and causing an accident on making rig hanging him right so he don’t fall or drop to death and he’s not dead to this day sting is still around it. It was just a freak accident. Freak accident that happened a accident that happened 15:42 15:44 I know competition between a two with the wrestler between on heart and sting succeeding at coming down where wasn’t excess loading his start I don’t know if I put it in there, so I’m repeating myself🏈🏈❤️❤️
Well, he got $49 to ask me very old question of Brett Hart brother Owen heart of hated story, but I have his book so it’s not even worth me asking on heart accident but I got a book of it. It should be able to tell me what happened Not how he died or I just don’t need to ask him he has a book on it. I forgot about that.❤❤🏈🏈
The "internet wrestling community" discourse is so fucking tired. Eric has two podcasts (one of which is almost exclusively talking about rumor and innuendo) and regularly trolls on Twitter. I can't imagine the level of cognitive dissonance it takes for him to believe he isnt part of the IWC
Also like, who do you think listens to those podcasts? If guys like Meltzer and Keller didn't create an appetite for non kayfabe behind the scenes news, AdFreeShows wouldn't exist
Naa, leave that graphic up! You got it E! The story creates drama, which creates emotional story telling, which leads to banger (4.5 stars in Dave's opinion) matches. And Tony's record speaks for itself. Do you E. Do you Conrad! DON'T EVER CHANGE!
The match was fine, but unless TK follows up & keeps Hook in SERIOUS angles & not dicking around with the Goof Troop Best Friends... THEN the match will mean something
For now, it's the same as any other match that "made" someone in AEW 🤷🏻♂️
he was australian
I just don’t want to do that. If he has a health problem has him Eric putting stress on him talking like that about the old old story an that’s what I was starting to think that wrestling was fake because of people saying it’s fake. I am started turning. that’s why I turned into watching UFC but my mind was always on wrestling. That’s the first thing I always watched is wrestling over UFC until they tell me wrestling is fake. I would stick up for wrestling over UFC🏈🏈
I said, succeeded with the story with the pl with the storylines I messed up, had to repeat myself stupid Siri. I meant to say Wwe failed at succeeding with their superstar, Wwe just filled at it. It was a freak accident accident happened happen🏈🏈
And this guy that has his all axle car wrestling with the devil? I think he just goes out and listen to everyone and then acts like he knows it all and makes his own credit that he listens to people and change that work that he hurts from people.🏈🏈❤️❤️ he just tries to take the work that people were talking about clams dirt work like he said it that’s how he claims people what they’re saying like he said it but what people really said it taking their stuff what they’re saying, and owning it so stuff he’s telling a bunch of fraud stuff he did not see that he heard it from like he like fortune and getting ratings🏈🏈❤️❤️ some fan told him that he don’t know nothing that he just hears people talking about it and just steals what he hears from other talking shows like this more people should put copyright that just for example I’m using it I don’t wanna be upsetting you, but that was just an example now his wrestling shows called wrestling with the devil🏈🏈❤️❤️
Let’s see the hands of all those mf’s who have talked pure shit about Cody and telling everyone that he was being bumped from WrestleMania for the Rock or because Triple H was secretly pissed off at him? Don’t be shy now…
Calm down Conrad your rocking back and forth a little extra today. It’s only hook he did ok but ground breaking lol. He can’t roll in the ring let alone do a great promo. Maybe in time but slow down
I’m 23 lol
Most wrestling fans are pretty weird these days.
The entire world is weird...
That’s I don’t like Rhonda Ry do another one that says wrestling I just like her I don’t care what she said❤❤🏈🏈
Very much alone in this I know but I don't give a flying fuck about "net positives" in wrestling. I dont care how many jobs a guy makes up for people or how many "feel good" moments he tries to make with Brody Lee's son, etc. I just want to see good wrestling/stories and I'm not really seeing any in AEW and very little in WWE. This era just can't compete with the days gone by in terms of bell to bell or long term storytelling and it's not even close. It's great there are more jobs, but those jobs aren't translating to a good on screen product, so why should I care?
WWE has good story telling. But it is not long term for the most part aside from the Bloodline. And that specifically is because of social media culture as this generation is highly impatient and get bored quickly and whine and complain after someone holds a title for longer than 3 months. When you have watched wrestling for 30 years you have seen everything and you think like a smart mark elitist that has seen it before and rate everything to the nostalgia you grew up on. And nothing in your mind will ever compete with that. I was just like that until i stopped thinking like a mark wrestling elitist wanting my ideal nostalgia days back and decided to enjoy WWE for what it has evolved into rather than just being a mad nerd that wanted the attitude era way of doing things back. Wrestling changed and AEW's lack of growth is a showing of that as it is a hybrid wannabe version of ECW with a little of WCW to it and nothing that made either what they were in their day. WWE books now to cater to the pop culture of now which is lower attention span for long term story telling. So they speed most of it up. but in some instances like the Bloodline, like Gunther, Codys stuff, if you pay attention to WWE for the past few years they are doing more in depth storylines that they have for years now. But the attitude era slash monday night war is dead and it is nostalgia and in the mind of those in that time it wont be equaled. But Todays WWE isnt bad its just not what we grew up on. But nothing else today is either. Not the NFL. Not the NBA, not even Nascar.
@zeromagnum2811 no but the nfl is still the king because it produces an amazing product that people of even bygone eras still loves. Wrestling can't say that save for the hardest of hardcore fan.
The bloodline, people are calling that the goat 🐐 of stories and its like yeah man whatever. Austin, Flair, even Hogan had an air of believability. This Bloodline stuff, specifically from Roman, is so overacted it takes you out of it. I can believe Heyman as a weasel, I don't believe Roman as some wrestling "godfather" it's forced and it's phony as shit. Austin vs Vince, Flair vs Bischoff, you FELT that. No one "feels" this, they play along. That's the difference between when it was good and now.
@@keni95851 only reason you felt it was because the internet hadn't killed kayfabe yet and everyone didnt know it was scripted so no fan knew what a Work meant in regards to wrestling except marks that subscribed to meltzer. All the guys you named operated in kayfabe especially Hogan and Flair to the point they lived their gimmick. Every fan is in on the fact its a scripted work so instead of watching and enjoying it everyone is a critic holding it to a standard it can never be again because everyone knows its a work and kayfabe is dead. You can only feel it now if you let yourself. And Roman has done well with this gimmick. To say he hasn't or its phony is nitpicking because you know its a work. Those guys you named majority of fans in that era didnt know it was a work so they had a different level of belief behind their gimmicks. Nowadays everyone festers in negativity and criticism instead of trying to enjoy something. That's the main difference.
@zeromagnum2811 bro everyone past 10 knows its a work. You can't sit there and tell me the 18-49 yos that made up the majority of the mnw fans didn't know. you're kidding yourself. Austin, Rock etc made you forget you were watching a scene play out. Today's stuff blatantly insults your intelligence
@@keni95851 Was because it was presented with kayfabe whether anyone knew or not. But kayfabe is dead and isnt used anymore. Everything is internet dirtsheets and smart mark rage online over whatever. But at that time there were some that still didnt fully know. Nobody works with giving a perception that its real anymore like they did in the attitude era and early ruthless aggression period. As soon as the show is over the wrestlers post as themselves on social media or speak in interviews openly so it removes that ability to overlook the work unless you just take it for what it is now. The internet ruined kayfabe perception forever and its not coming back. The perception of the NWO being WWF invading Nitro, And the Austin/Mcmahon feud, to The rock and mankind ect. None of it can ever be duplicated and wrestling will never be like that again. But the issue you have is you want it to be that way because that era spoiled you. Which is why you specifically mentioned Rock and Austin. It spoiled me too and i spent years bashing the product for not being like it used to be before i just accepted it for what it is because i love wrestling. That era was a once in a lifetime thing and it will never be again. Holding anything to that standard will only disappoint you and create a negative mindset about anything that comes after it.
is this guy seriously defending making a show about the kid from Happy Days...that just shows you how much of Cliche Eric Bischoff is ..he did a show with Chachi from Happy Days smh ..thats SAD an the Fact that conrad defends it an says "profitable" smh ..that was such an oppourtunist move..just like the majority of Eric's Career..let me guess Eric the Grammar wasn't good enough for you ..but dude you made Scott Baio TV ..thats EMBARRASSING
When is your TV show coming out?
bro stop being a mark😂 you dont know shit
dude get off aew and tony khans sack😂😂😂😂
In regards to the thumbnail,
There's nothing but stars on the left (red) side,
But as far the right (blue) side goes,
Only Reigns, Orton, McIntyre, and Priest look like stars.
The rest are just overrated indie jobbers!
You guys can't understand why WWE would have Rock at WrestleMania etc etc, and I can't understand what you both are missing here. Somehow, it seems lost on you both that this may be something Rock wants to do for his cousin and the business, and WWE is just the beneficiary. Rock always talks about the thrill he gets (or the goosebumps) when he performs in front of a WWE crowd, and what bigger crowd would he want than a WrestleMania? Also, I'm betting he goes into the HOF, so this is the best send-off both WWE & Rock could give each other. Cody will be there for at least another 3 WrestleManias, Rock at his age most likely will not.
the rock is already in the hall of fame wtf are you talkin about 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@antoineLebrane no, he is not in the WWE HOF
@@tjs8823 i forgot my bad😂😂😂it was him inducting his uncle and father
@@antoineLebrane haha all good. Wasn’t trying to be a dick about it, just wanted to correct the record that’s all 🤜🏻
Everyone already knows that. It's literally the playbook for 39 years, what Conrad and Eric are saying is that new markets and growth arent in NA. They're everywhere else, this market is tapped.