Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff #47: Ratings Rumble

In this edition of Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff, Eric reacts to the rumors of CM Punk having conversations with WWE about a potential return. Is there a business upside to it?</p>Plus, a look at Adam Copeland's jump to AEW, and a deep dive into the ratings dispute between AEW and NXT this past week.</p>MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.</p>POPSTARZ - PodStarz.net - connecting podcast hosts with celebrities and professionals </p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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.</p>Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:07:08

Episode 290: WCW NITRO 09.28.98 Watch Along

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad fire up the VCR for some exciting WCW Nitro action circa 1998! The guys watch and deliver alternate commentary on a main event years in the making, Hollywood Hulk Hogan versus Bret "The Hitman" Hart, but was this match a couple of years too late? Find out Eric's point of view and all the developments behind the scenes in this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.</p>HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/83WEEKS to pick the razor for you and use code 83WEEKS and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart.</p>FACTOR - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50 and use code 83weeks50 to get 50% off. </p>DAMN DAILY DOSE - Feeling stuck? Perhaps it's time to talk to a Life Coach. Visit DamnHealthyDose.com and mention 83 Weeks to get the first 2 sessions for free.</p>BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE</p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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.</p>Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

02:40:27

Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff #46: Al Snow

In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff welcomes professional wrestler and owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling Al Snow to the show! Eric and Al discuss Al's hit Netflix Docuseries "Wrestlers" and how it came to be. They also deep dive into the process of building the show and what's next for the series.</p>Special thanks to this week's sponsor!</p>Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.</p>BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com</p>If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Strictly Business. 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 Strictly Business.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:03:13

Episode 289: Eric Becomes EVP Of WCW

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss Eric's transformation from on camera interviewer to Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling. How did it all unfold, who was encouraging Eric to take that step, and who now is taking credit for getting him the job? Eric shoots straight and clears up all the rumor and innuendo behind him becoming the top dog of World Championship Wrestling.</p>HELLO FRESH - Go to HelloFresh.com/5083WEEKS and use code 5083WEEKS for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!</p>NATIONAWIDE COINS - If you’ve been thinking about exploring gold, head to AtCostGold.com/83WEEKS and use promo code 83WEEKS at checkout for your first one ounce gold coin without any dealer markup!</p>BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE</p>ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS</p>AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS. That’s drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS.</p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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.</p>Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

02:11:31

Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff #45: BREAKING NEWS - WWE Changes & Layoffs

On this week's Strictly Business, Eric is joined by his 83 Weeks host Conrad Thompson to discuss the major changes and layoffs happening in the WWE.</p>BLUE CHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code WRESTLEBIZ to receive your first month FREE.</p>MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.</p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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 Strictly Business. 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 Strictly Business.</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:17:44

Episode 288: Ask Eric Anything 09.18.23

On this episode of 83 Weeks, we hand the reigns over to you for another edition of Ask Eric Anything! </p><br /></p>NATIONWIDE COINS - If you’ve been thinking about exploring gold, head to AtCostGold.com/83WEEKS and use promo code 83WEEKS at checkout for your first one ounce gold coin without any dealer markup!</p>AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS. That’s drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS.</p>MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. </p>ZBIOTICS - Your first drink of the night for a better tomorrow - visit zbiotics.com/83WEEKS to get 15% off your first order of generically engineered probiotics when you use 83WEEKS at checkout.</p>BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE</p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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.</p>Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

02:08:47

Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff #44: Jade Cargill to WWE, WWE/UFC Merger, AEW Attendance

On this week's Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba dive into the reports of Jade Cargill finishing up with AEW and potentially heading to WWE! They also discuss AEW's All In turnstile number discourse, and welcome in ESPN's Marc Raimondi to discuss the WWE/UFC merger.</p><br /></p>Special thanks to this week's sponsors!</p><br /></p>HelloFresh - Use promo code 50WrestleBiz at HelloFresh.com/50WrestleBiz to get 50% off your first order, plus 15% the next two months!</p><br /></p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p><br /></p>Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p><br /></p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com</p><br /></p>If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Strictly Business. 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 Strictly Business.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:22:17

Episode 287: WCW Nitro 08.31.98 Watch Along

On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad fire up the tape machines a historic WCW Nitro action circa 1998! This Nitro is the highest rated show in the companies history, so you know it's going to be good...kind of. Sit back and enjoy the return of the Warrior, Eddie Guerrero's declaration of not being sued, Arn Anderson being put on notice by the Horsemen, and so much smoke (you'll understand if you watch along) All that, plus Eric shares his thoughts on everything happening in professional wrestling.</p>Eric shares his insight on the event and spills the tea on what was happening behind the scenes leading up to the epic show.</p>GAMETIME - Snag the tickets without the stress with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code WEEKS for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.</p>HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/83WEEKS to pick the razor for you and use code 83WEEKS and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart.</p>PRIZE PICKS - Go to PrizePicks.com/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS for a first deposit match up to $100!</p>BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE</p>ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS</p>AG 1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS. That’s drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS.</p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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.</p>Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

02:53:26

Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff #43: WWE Sale Finalizing, CM Punk's Future, and Wrestling Art

In this week's edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff discuss the ramifications of WWE's upcoming sale and merger finalizing within the next week, while also looking at CM Punk's future in wrestling following his AEW release.</p><br /></p>Plus, Jon is joined by Mel Coleman, who talks about the business of the wrestling art industry!</p><br /></p>Support Mel's GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/melcolemanart-tip-jar?member=20863237&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer</p><br /></p>Special thanks to this week's sponsors!</p>Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.</p><br /></p>BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. </p><br /></p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p><br /></p>Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p><br /></p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com</p><br /></p>If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Strictly Business. 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 Strictly Business.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:45:15

Episode 286: The AEW Release Of CM Punk

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into the release of CM Punk. Eric shares his views on the decision, how Tony Khan handled the situation with AEW fans, and what this could mean for the overall growth of All Elite Wrestling. The guys also touch on the possibility of EDGE going the AEW roster, Bryan Danielson potentially becoming the focal point of AEW Collision and so much more on this thought provoking edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.</p>MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. </p>FACTOR - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50 and use code 83weeks50 to get 50% off. </p>BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code 83WEEKS to receive your first month FREE</p>ZBIOTICS - Your first drink of the night for a better tomorrow - visit zbiotics.com/83WEEKS to get 15% off your first order of generically engineered probiotics when you use 83WEEKS at checkout.</p>AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS. That’s drinkAG1.com/83WEEKS.</p>SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com</p>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.</p>Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks</p>FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/</p>On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.</p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>

01:54:19