On this episode of Strictly Business we are joined by Raj GiriSpecial thanks to this week's sponsor!Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag, and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcasts hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your Strictly Business merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the closing bell of 1/11/2023, Eric Bischoff & Jon Alba respond to the reports from last night that said WWE had sold to Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of 83 Weeks Conrad and Eric push back the initial plan to do a show about Buff Bagwell to next week as they talk all about the potential sale of the WWE.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!CamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s.Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033ShipStation- Go to ShipStation.com/83weeks today and sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcasts hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba on this VERY SPECIAL EDITION of Strictly Business where they talk all about Vince McMahon's TAKEOVER of the WWEFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcasts hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your Strictly Business merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba make their predictions for 2023 in the professional wrestling businessSpecial thanks to this week's sponsor!Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag, and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcasts hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your Strictly Business 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 and Conrad talk all about the time TNA wrestling decided to go head-to-head with WWE RAW. Special thanks to this week's sponsors!CamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s.Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033ShipStation- Go to ShipStation.com/83weeks today and sign up for a FREE 60-day trial.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcast hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Strictly Business, Jon and Eric dive into the TOP 5 Wrestling news stories of 2022.Jimmys Seafood- JimmysFamousSeafood.com ships nationwide. Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff discusses his rise to power in WCW. Starting his time working in the AWA and the decision to leave for WCW, as well as his audition process and early days in the company. Bischoff also delves into his experiences working with Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and other wrestling legends. He shares his thoughts on taking risks, facing criticism, and building his self-confidence. This candid conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Bischoff's thoughts on the current state of wrestling and his memories of significant moments in WCW's history.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WHW at Manscaped.com.Embark- Visit Embarkvet.com and use promo code 83WEEKS to save $65 today.Nutrafol- Get $15 OFF at Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code 83WEEKSCamperMaxx -Specializing in MAXX discounted pricing on Travel Trailers and Fifthwheel RV’s. Visit: campermaxx.com or call 256-320-7033WoooooWings- Wooooo! Wings, a virtual restaurant concept from The Man himself, the Nature Boy Ric Flair. Enjoy the legendary flavors and world-championship wings by ordering with your Uber Eats or Postmates app. Wooo Wings is now open in Nashville, San Antonio, and Jacksonville, Florida as well as Huntsville and Tuscaloosa in Alabama, with many more locations coming soon. Try the only chicken wings worthy of carrying the name of the 16x World Heavyweight Champion.Fansly- Go to fansly.com/promo/83WEEKS  for a FREE extended trial subscription with promo code 83WEEKS.Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcasts hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week on Strictly Business, we welcomed in two members of the wrestling media that Eric holds in high regard, PWInsider's Mike Johnson and Dave Scherer. And this week, we welcome another individual who fits that bill, as Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp joins the program!Sean discusses his influences in sports media, media literacy, his journalistic process, what sets Fightful apart from other wrestling news sites, AEW's Brawl Out, and more!Special thanks to this week's sponsor!Jimmy's Seafood-Free 2-day nationwide shipping on orders over $125 (excluding steamed crabs and fresh items) use the promo code: WRESTLEBIZFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://83weekslinks.com/Get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9 over on AdFreeShows.com. That's less than 15 cents an episode each month! You can also listen to them directly through Apple Podcasts or your other regular podcast apps!AdFreeShows.com also has thousands of hours worth of bonus content including popular series like Title Chase, Eric Fires Back, Conversations with Conrad, Mike Chioda's Mailbag and many more! Plus, live, interactive virtual chats with your favorite podcasts hosts and wrestling legends. All that and much more! Sign up today at AdFreeShows.com!Get all of your Strictly Business merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to 83 Weeks #249 with Eric Bischoff! In this podcast, Eric discusses his recent trip to Las Vegas, shares his thoughts on whether wrestling can work on a streaming network, and talks about why he is DONE responding to Ric FlairIn the main topic of the episode, Eric dives into the WCW Power Plant, discussing the fast count and his own experiences visiting the facility. He talks about the process of recruiting talent, the cast of trainers, and whether the facility was capable of producing a good finished product. Eric also shares stories about Ole Anderson, DDP, and Goldberg's training at the Power Plant. Later in the episode, Eric discusses the possibility of Bret Hart having CTE and the physical requirements for training at the WCW Power Plant. He also addresses the claim that the Power Plant needed its own local promotion and shares Jim Cornette's thoughts on the facility. Eric wraps up the episode by sharing his vision for a Las Vegas Power Plant under the new WCW and whether the Power Plant was too "hard-nosed." Tune in next week for the rise of Eric Bischoff!MANSCAPED-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at www.Manscaped.com. Manscaped, for a perfect gift that will be the holiday’s biggest hit.EMBARK-Right now, Embark has a limited-time offer on their Breed and Health Kit and Purebred Kit for 83 Weeks listeners! Go to Embarkvet.com to get free shipping and save $65 with promo code 83WEEKS. Visit www.Embarkvet.com and use promo code 83WEEKS to save $65 today.LUCY-So whether you use nicotine while working, creating, or playing - Lucy Breakers are the intelligent choice. And we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Get $10 off your first order when you use our promo code 83WEEKS at checkout--and shipping is always free.ROCKET MONEY-Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to www.ROCKETMONEY.COM/83WEEKS. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year. Cancel your unnecessary subscriptions right now at www.ROCKETMONEY.COM/83WEEKS.FANSLY-Go to fansly.com/promo/83WEEKS for a FREE extended trial subscription to one of our favorite content creators. Just use code 83WEEKS at checkout. All the content on Fansly.com - Who knows what you’ll find? Feet pics? Your neighbor Jenna? Feet pics FROM your neighbor Jenna? Again that is fansly.com/promo/83WEEKS and promo code 83WEEKS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices