In this special breaking news edition of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff joins Jon Alba from the airport to discuss the industry-shattering news of WWE Raw to Netflix! What are the business implications going forward? Plus, thoughts on The Rock joining TKO's Board of Directors!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

On this episode of 83 Weeks, sit back and buckle up for 3 hours of deep discussion all about the world of professional wrestling. First, Eric responds to viewer and listener reaction to last week's show, then the guys discuss the build up to this years Royal Rumble and the implications it will have on WrestleMania. And then, Eric and Conrad really dig into and compare the situation WWE is currently in regarding all the top tier talent on their roster. Does Eric feel there is a comparison between the WWE and WCW in the 90's? Will this stacked roster entice talent to go to other promotions? And, as a booker/manager how did he handle a stacked roster in WCW? All this and so much more on this MEGA 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/83WEEKSMANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. PRIZE PICK - Go to PrizePicks.com/83WEEKS and use code 83WEEKS for a first deposit match up to $100!MAGIC SPOON - Start the New Year off right with a delicious bowl of high-protein cereal at MagicSpoon.com/83WEEKS dot com and use the code 83WEEKS to save $5 off.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 FREEFANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: ShopWrestlingMerch.comSTARRCAST - Be part of the very first international STARRCAST in Australia! Get tickets and information at STARRCAST.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.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 week's episode of Strictly Business, Eric Bischoff is back looking at the business of the business! Hear a discussion on Sports Illustrated allegedly being gutted, Eric's thoughts on HOOK's presentation vs. Samoa Joe, Sting's last match, Okada leaving New Japan, 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

On this explosive episode of 83Weeks, Eric responds to remarks made by Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler about his thoughts and comments on AEW. Eric also discusses his recent interaction with AEW owner Tony Khan on X and Khan's comments about WWE's current booking. The guys change gears and deep dive into the potential of AI in professional wrestling, the direction TNA is moving towards with former WWE talent, and the comparison between WCW and AEW when expanding the product. Eric pulls no punches on this packed edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff.SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habits. Go to signos.com and get 20% off select plans by using code 83WEEKS.BABBEL - Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/WEEKS. Rules and restrictions may apply.MAGIC SPOON - Start the New Year off right with a delicious bowl of high-protein cereal at MagicSpoon.com/83WEEKS dot com and use the code 83WEEKS to save $5 off.FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: ShopWrestlingMerch.comRIVER BEND RANCH - Start enjoying some of the best quality of meat you'll ever eat over at GETRIVERBEND.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.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

Strictly Business is back with another BUSINESS edition of "Ask Eric Anything!" This week, Eric discusses his situation with Tony Khan, dives into the logistics of live touring scheduling, WWE's streaming future, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of 83Weeks, Eric is joined by guest host Casio to answer all your burning questions on this special Ask Eric Anything! The guys discuss all the current happenings in the professional wrestling world before they dive into listener questions such as The Rock's return, Dolph Zigler showing up in NJPW, and Road Dogg claiming he was a better entertainer than MJF. All that plus so much more on this 2024 kickoff edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff.MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 83WEEKS at ShopMando.com! #mandopodSIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habits. Go to signos.com and get 25% off select plans by using code 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 FREEFANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: ShopWrestlingMerch.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.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

Strictly Business is BACK for our first episode of 2024, and it's a loaded one! This week, Eric Bischoff and Jon Alba discuss the impact of The Rock's return to WWE, and how that may lay the groundwork for the company's international expansion. Then, the two are joined by real-life hero (and wrestling fan) Nick Bostic for a must-hear story about the human spirit.Plus, thoughts on Samoa Joe's AEW Championship win, and the "rumor and innuendo" in the wrestling media space.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, we're taking you deep into the archives for some moments and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Eric shares his legendary career working alongside some of professional wrestlings most iconic and notorious entertainers in the industry.ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKSFANATICS - When you - or someone you know - is shopping for the latest WWE gear, you can support 83 Weeks too simply by using our dedicated link! https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/c/5036600/1371040/16449SAVE 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

Eric Bischoff is on vacation this week, but the business of the business rolls on! In this edition of Strictly Business, Jon Alba welcomes in Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men once again to discuss the perceptions of WWE and AEW right now, and how that may affect how they do business in 2024!Plus, additional insight on their respective media distribution deals!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.#WWE #AEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad recap the incredible year we had in professional wrestling. From the Endeavor merger, to CM Punk arriving and leaving AEW, to the impact Cody Rhodes made in the WWE 2023 was one heck of a year. Sit back and enjoy this over 3 hour extravaganza of everything wrestling.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code 83WEEKS at Manscaped.com. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habits. Go to signos.com and get 20% off select plans by using code 83WEEKS.FANATICS - When you - or someone you know - is shopping for the latest WWE gear, you can support 83 Weeks too simply by using our dedicated link! https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/c/5036600/1371040/16449ROCKET 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.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 FREEMIRACLE 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.HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/BISCHOFF to pick the razor for you and use code BISCHOFF 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