On this week's episode of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba dive into whether or not AEW should be concerned about Collision's ratings dipping significantly in Week 3. Plus, thoughts on WWE bringing WrestleMania to London!Special thanks to this week's sponsor!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

On this exciting new episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Eric and Conrad discuss Eric's new found love for being bald, his excitement for Cody's 4th of July festivities, and all his thoughts on AEW Collisions current ratings situation. The guys then focus on the man of the hour, the great Marc Hero and his legendary character Johnny B. Badd! Eric talks about his time working with Mero and how his willingness to try a wild gimmick led to him becoming a household name.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 FREESAVE 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 very special edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder in WWE! Cardona discusses how his WWE release in 2020 led to him reinventing not just his way of life, but his way of business, and details why he's on his way to his most lucrative year yet!Special thanks to this week's sponsor!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

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric joins Conrad from the Huntsville studio for a very exciting #Ask Eric Anything! Eric and Conrad discuss the AEW Forbidden Door ppv, Eric losing his hair, and all the great stories from Ad Free Shows Top Guy weekend. Plus, Eric gives some great answers to YOUR questions!ZBIOTICS - Visit zbiotics.com/83WEEKS to get 15% off your first order when you use 83WEEKS at checkout.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. 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 FREEHENSON 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.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 examine the strong AEW Collision and NXT ratings from this past week, plus look back at their beginning of 2023 predictions and see how they've aged!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.Factor- Head to FACTORMEALS.com/WRESTLEBIZ50 and use code WRESTLEBIZ50 to get 50% off your first boxFOLLOW 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 BONUS episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the debut episode of AEW Collision. Eric uses his experiences in the television industry to draw from when giving his take on the show. What worked? What could be tweaked? What was Eric's takeaway? The guys cover it all segment by segment and you might be surprised at what you hear.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.com.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-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric watches Total Non Stop Actions very first weekly ppv! TNA kicked off their new weekly ppv business plan in non other that Huntsville, Alabama with a main event packed full of former WCW superstars. Eric reacts to seeing many of his old colleagues and gives his thoughts on why this was a bad plan for TNA at the time.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.ATHLETIC GREENS - 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 FREEKEVIN VON ERICH LIVE - Iconic wrestler Kevin Von Erich has just announced his first public tour.The show titled “AN EVENING WITH KEVIN VON ERICH: Stories From the Top Rope” will feature Von Erich sharing insight into his career, personal triumphs and tragedies. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 2nd at EmporiumPresents.com or Ticketmaster and will offer a very limited number of VIP tickets which include a meet & greet/photo op. The tour kicks off in Dallas on September 1st which will be hosted by sports reporter Dale Hansen and the following cities - September 2nd in San Antonio, September 3rd in Corpus Christi, September 5thin Houston, September 6th in Shreveport, September 8th in Oklahoma City, September 9th in Amarillo, and September 10th in Midland, all hosted by David Manning. Von Erich, now 65, will be the subject of a major motion picture, “Iron Claw”, which stars Zac Effron and is slated for release in late 2023.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.CUT ERICS HAIR.COM - Eric Bischoff's iconic head of hair has been famously cut during his stints in WCW, WWE TNA...and soon, TGW. Later this month at Top Guy Weekend in Huntsville, YOU have the opportunity to cut Eric's hair on stage, for a great cause. Now through Wednesday, June 21, make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting CutEricsHair.com. Share a screenshot using #CutEricsHair and the highest donor will join us at Top Guy Weekend to cut Eric's hair! Make a donation today at CutEricsHair.com and remember to share using the hashtag #CutEricsHairGet 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 look ahead at the ramifications of and expectations for AEW Collision's debut this weekend, and react to rumors of Disney and Amazon's interest in WWE TV rights.Special thanks to this week's sponsor!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

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to the year 2000 and the Great American Bash! The guys discuss the eroding relationship between Eric and Vince Russo, the growing number of gimmicks being added to every match, and the overall disgust Eric had for this PPV now watching it back over 20 years later. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. 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 FREEHENSON 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.FITE + - Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comSAVE 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.CUT ERICS HAIR.COM - Eric Bischoff's iconic head of hair has been famously cut during his stints in WCW, WWE TNA...and soon, TGW. Later this month at Top Guy Weekend in Huntsville, YOU have the opportunity to cut Eric's hair on stage, for a great cause. Now through Wednesday, June 21, make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting CutEricsHair.com. Share a screenshot using #CutEricsHair and the highest donor will join us at Top Guy Weekend to cut Eric's hair! Make a donation today at CutEricsHair.com and remember to share using the hashtag #CutEricsHairGet 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

On this week's edition of "Strictly Business," Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba are joined by Dan from Belts by Dan! He explains the business of wrestling belts, what goes into manufacturing one, and the increased interest outside of wrestling. Plus, Eric and Jon discuss the LIV Golf/PGA merger, WWE and AEW ratings, and CM Punk's impact on Collision.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WRESTLEBIZ at Manscaped.com.Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comFOLLOW 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