On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to unpack the creative chaos in WCW following Halloween Havoc 1995! The Giant is the new World Champion, Jimmy Hart's turned heel, Lex Luger's gone bad — so what the heck is going on? Eric breaks down the thought process behind the wild character shifts and storylines that defined this era of WCW. Plus, Eric tackles the question: why was murder okay, but blood wasn't? 😅 And what did he really think of Dustin Rhodes' bizarre new WWE persona at the time? All that and Eric's Top 5 Most Successful WCW Tag Teams of All Time on this can't-miss edition of 83 Weeks! 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! STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS - NO ONE DOES REAL DIAMOND JEWELRY BETTER. EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS. ONLINE AT IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM. ALWAYS WITH FAST AND FREE SHIPPING. THAT'S HTTP://IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM 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 RAYCON - Raycon's going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything's up to 30% off! Just click the link in the description or go to http://buyraycon.com/83weeks to save on Raycon audio products sitewide TUSHY - Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off Tushy with code 83WEEKS at http://hellotushy.com/83WEEKS #tushypod MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code 83WEEKS at http://shopmando.com ! #mandopod 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 397: Yeti Madness
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to Monday night for a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro! Eric shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the infamous Yeti came to be — and who was responsible for the hilariously unforgettable idea. Then, Massive Heat host Raj Giri joins the show to break down the latest headlines in professional wrestling, including the continued rise in ticket prices. Plus, Eric reveals his Top 5 Reasons WCW's presentation was better than WWE's in the 90's — and you might just agree with him! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/SHOWCODE Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! RIDGE - Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code 83WEEKS at https://www.Ridge.com/83WEEKS ! #Ridgepod STEVEN SINGER JEWELER - No one does real diamond jewelry better. Experience the difference at Steven Singer Jewelers. Online at http://IHATESTEVENSINGER.com . Always fast delivery and FREE shipping. JCW LUNACY - Juggalo Championship Wrestling drops BRAND NEW episodes of Lunacy every Thursday at 7pm ET exclusively on their YouTube channel http://youtube.com/@psychopathic_records check it out! BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code 83WEEKS -- just pay $5 shipping. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% 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. 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 396: Eric Bischoff's Top 5 Marathon
On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at some of Eric's most talked-about Top 5 lists! From the greatest members of the nWo to his most infamous WCW firings, Eric revisits his picks and the stories behind them — and you get to decide if he made the right calls. It's a fun, reflective, and revealing trip down memory lane on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff! STEVEN SINGER - NO ONE DOES REAL DIAMOND JEWELRY BETTER. EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS. ONLINE AT IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM. ALWAYS WITH FAST AND FREE SHIPPING. THAT'S HTTP://IHATESTEVENSINGER.COM SIGNOS - Go to signos.com, and get $10 off select plans with code 83WEEKS. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod CASH APP - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/eohggy50 #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. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at 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 395: The WCW Invasion Was D.O.A.
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.
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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