On this episode of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the top things they're most thankful for in the wrestling business right now!Plus, thoughts on AEW's new position listing, WWE and the Big 12's partnership, and more!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comOn 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.comIf 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.#WWE #AEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the incredible impact and career of television pioneer, Ted Turner. Eric shares stories of his time working for Turner, the first time he met him, and his admiration for the man that helped make WCW a household name.GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets 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.PRIZE PICKS - MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. SPIIDERGRIIP - SpiiderGriip is the best phone grip around. Visit SPIIDERGRIIP.com. Use discount code 83WEEKS at checkout and receive 30% off and Free Shipping!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.MIRACLE MADE - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/83WEEKS and use the code 83WEEKS to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.WRESTLECADE - Come meet Eric Bischoff at WrestleCade! Wrestlecade is a 3-day family friendly convention for fans of wrestling & sports entertainment which brings together more than 125 of your favorite wrestling stars from all eras. November 24-26, 2023 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. ➡️ Tickets or info at https://www.wrestlecade.com"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.comADVERTISE 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.Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeksFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Mike Johnson of PWInsider to dish all on NXT's move to The CW. What does this mean for WWE and TV rights going forward? We discuss.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.WrestleCade - Pick up your tickets for WrestleCade weekend at WrestleCade.com!FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comOn 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.comIf 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to November 17th 1997 for the infamous "Bret Screwed Bret" episode of Monday Night RAW. Now remember Eric wasn't watching the competitor at the time, so this will be the VERY FIRST TIME Eric is watching this episode. We believe you'll be surprised by Eric's reaction to the Vince McMahon interview and his perspective on the whole situation. Plus, Eric and Conrad discuss all the happenings in professional wrestling from WWE Crown Jewel, to a wild controversial spot during a PPV that even had Eric cringing. All that plus so much more on this edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff.CROWD HEALTH - CrowdHealth was created to get rid of the headaches of health insurance. Visit JoinCrowdHealth.com and use Code WRESTLE to get started today for just $99 per month for the first three months.FACTOR - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50 and use code 83weeks50 to get 50% off. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets 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.ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKSHENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/ERIC to pick the razor for you and use code ERIC and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart.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 FREEWRESTLECADE - Come meet Eric Bischoff at WrestleCade! Wrestlecade is a 3-day family friendly convention for fans of wrestling & sports entertainment which brings together more than 125 of your favorite wrestling stars from all eras. November 24-26, 2023 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. ➡️ Tickets or info at https://www.wrestlecade.com"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.comADVERTISE 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.Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeksFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba welcome Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso to the program! Justin discusses human interest storytelling in wrestling journalism, how Sports Illustrated approaches covering pro wrestling, and more!Plus, Eric's thoughts on Ric Flair joining AEW, and Tony Khan's "important" announcement.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comOn 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.comIf 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses the Halloween Havoc 1999 event in WCW, including the chaotic matches and controversial promos. They also explore the fading identity of the cruiserweight division and the importance of title belts in wrestling. The hosts analyze the creative struggles and decisions made during this time in WCW, as well as the potential benefits of managers for wrestlers. The chapter concludes with discussions on Nitro cologne promotion, access to high-quality beef, and the character evolution of Diamond Dallas Page.

In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff is joined by film producer and screenwriter Adi Shankar, who discusses the influences of the wrestling business in his art! Plus, Eric and Jon Alba talk NXT/AEW viewership, WWE's international PLE's, Endeavor, and more!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comOn 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.comIf 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viva La Raza! On this episode of 83 Weeks, we celebrate the impact and legacy of Eddie Guerrero's time in WCW. Conrad guides us through several discussions he and Eric had about the WWE Hall of Famer's time with the company. From his legendary matches against Syxx, Ric Flair, Dean Malenko, and Rey Mysterio the Eric shares some fun stories about the man, myth and legend "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero.GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets 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.HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/ERIC to pick the razor for you and use code ERIC and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart.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!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 FREEWRESTLECADE - Come meet Eric Bischoff at WrestleCade! Wrestlecade is a 3-day family friendly convention for fans of wrestling & sports entertainment which brings together more than 125 of your favorite wrestling stars from all eras. November 24-26, 2023 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. ➡️ Tickets or info at https://www.wrestlecade.com"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.comADVERTISE 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.Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeksFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff answers YOUR questions about the business of the business! How involved with WCW video games was Eric? Will Raw move from Monday night? And much more!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!WrestleCade - Check out WrestleCade Nov. 24-26 in Winston-Salem, NC! Get your tickets now at WrestleCade.com!BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLEBIZ at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comOn 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.comIf 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.#WWE #AEW #WCW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a step back and look at all the craziness happening in the professional wrestling world. From the build up to the Tuesday Night War, to the social media posts from Tony Khan, Logan Paul calling out Rey Mysterio, Nick Aldis named the new GM of Smackdown and so much more. The guys cover it all in this over two hour edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKSZBIOTICS- 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.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. 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.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 FREESMILE TRAIN - Podcast Heat is teaming up with14x women's world champion Charlotte Flair to help raise money for Smile Train and you have the chance to participate and win a personalized autographed photo and a15 minute private video chat with the Queen herself by being the highest donor.With your donation, Smile Train can provide life-saving surgeries and other essential cleft care to children in need, 100% free. A donation of $21 - less than your weekly Starbucks - can provide one cleft repair surgery. Donate today at SmileTrain.org/Charlotte and remember, the highest donor will receive a personalized autographed photo and a 15-minute private video chat with Charlotte.Together we can change the world, one smile at a time.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.comADVERTISE 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.Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeksFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices