On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss how the build up for WrestleMania is going? Eric shares his thoughts on the situation and if fans need to be concerned. The guys also chop it up about AEW announcing that ALL IN Texas is now going to be an afternoon show. Eric has a lot to say about the decision that might surprise you. All that plus, a ton of questions from our LIVE audience on this edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. 

Author Jennifer Blake discusses her latest book release, "FIGHT FOREVER: The Ballad of Kevin & Sami" — a look at the journey of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. That full conversation is available RIGHT NOW, if you can't get enough about Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, do yourself a favor and check out the conversation at the link in the description below!

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"EZE" Eric Bischoff with the "Total Package" Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page sit down to discuss their legendary careers, life lessons, and how the power of hope has changed their lives. All that plus, the trio answers questions from our LIVE audience on this special edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.

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On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss and break down all the very latest in the world of professional wrestling. Plus, the guys take a deep dive into John Cena's epic address to the WWE Universe and hold it up to the impact of Hulk Hogan's promo from Bash At The Beach 1996. All that and Eric will be answer questions from our 83WEEKS.com LIVE audience.

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric is joined by special guest Jason Hervey! Jason is Eric's long time producing partner, this dynamic duo is responsible for some of the wildest reality based television of the 2000s including Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling! Eric and Jason remanence about their experiences working with CMT, the celebrity talent and so much more.

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad hand the reigns of the show over to our listeners and viewers.

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On this REMIX episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad look back to celebrate the 25th anniversary of WCW Uncensored 2000!

Eric was on his way back to WCW at this time, but hadn't quite returned yet, and on this episode he discusses his WCW status at that time and his working relationships with some of the office, plus the card itself, including the main event of Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair in the famous and infamous Yappapi Strap match! Sid Vicious defends the WCW World Title against Jeff Jarrett, Sting vs. Lex Luger, Dustin Rhodes vs. Terry Funk, The Mamalukes, Disco Inferno, Vampiro, Booker T, 3 Count, Bam Bam Bigelow, the debut of Chris Candido, and so much more!

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On this LIVE edition on 83WEEKS.com, Eric and Conrad deep dive and dissect the process and formula behind selling professional wrestling to television networks. Eric has vast experience in the field and is pulling back the curtain behind what many wrestling fans have never hear of or seen before. We hope you enjoy this MasterClass from the former World Championship CEO, Eric Bischoff.

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us on a wild ride of "What If" hypotheticals such as What If Eric hired HBK instead of Bret, What If Eric never created the cruiserweight division, and What If Eric had today's social media available during WCW's prime? Eric answers all those scenarios and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.

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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back 25 years for a wild episode of Monday night RAW featuring The Radicalz, Triple H, The Rock, Cactus Jack and a whole bunch more. Eric discusses the impact of WCW losing The Radicalz and how he new that was the nail in WCW's coffin. He also shares that Verne Gagne alerted him about a college wrestler with big potential, and Eric talks about never really seeing Dallas as a true wrestling territory. All that plus his thoughts on the Royal Rumble and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks.

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On this REMIX episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad go back 25 years to watch the "reboot" attempt of Monday Night Nitro. WCW Monday Nitro was live April 10th 2000 from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado to introduce the New Blood vs. Millionaire's Club! Eric shares his experiences working with Vince Russo to formulate the new direction of the company. 

NOTE: This episode was originally recorded on April 14th 2019 while Eric was on location and under the weather, besides all that he powered through to deliver this powerhouse edition of 83 Weeks. 

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