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Oct 20, 2024 | 
itrwrestling.com | Shounak Chakrabarti |Eric Bischoff
WWE veteran Eric Bischoff has opened up on why he isn’t ready to accept a job offer from AEW. The former Executive Director of SmackDown Bischoff has recently clashed with Khan quite a few times on social media and is often openly critical of his product. WCW and WWE veteran Eric Bischoff is widely known for his critical approach toward Tony Khan’s AEW. Bischoff often shares his views on his X (Twitter) profile and podcast, ‘83 weeks’.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
itrwrestling.com | Shounak Chakrabarti |Eric Bischoff
The wrestling world recently learned about the unfortunate news of Sycho Sid’s demise. As soon as the wrestling legend breathed his last, the entire industry came together to pay their homage. Arguably known as one of the greatest heel wrestlers of all time, Sid also featured a lovable side to him outside of the business. Known to fans as Sycho Sid, Sid Vicious, and Sid Justice, he spent years in the industry and enjoyed multiple runs as the world champion in different promotions.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
itrwrestling.com | Shounak Chakrabarti |Eric Bischoff
In an exclusive interview with Inside the Ropes, former WCW president Eric Bischoff discussed legend Randy Savage’s WWE exit and eventual WCW debut. The legendary Macho Man Randy Savage enjoyed a successful tenure with WWE from 1985 to 1994, before moving on to greener pastures at WCW. Hulk Hogan and Bischoff played a major role in Savage’s transition from WWE to WCW.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
itrwrestling.com | Alex Hunt |Eric Bischoff
Eric Bischoff has assessed the impact of WWE Raw being moved to a different night of the week. For over 30 years the flagship show has been broadcast on Monday nights, with only holidays or unforeseen circumstances causing changes to regularly scheduled programming. However, with the company no longer independently owned, there have been discussions that WWE Raw may move off of Mondays when the new media rights have been successfully negotiated.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
itrwrestling.com | Alex Hunt |Eric Bischoff |Logan Paul
Eric Bischoff finds it bizarre that talent employed at major promotions are able to go and work at minor shows. Outside of WWE, talent exchanges between the major promotions are seen quite frequently, with AEW, New Japan and IMPACT stars all making appearances on different brands. However, various talents in each of these promotions are allowed to work for smaller promotions such as GCW or local independent promotions to generate some buzz.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
itrwrestling.com | Alex Hunt |Eric Bischoff
Eric Bischoff would like to see Sting have his final match against one of The Icon’s greatest rivals but is aware that the chances of it happening are highly unlikely. As seen on the October 18th episode of AEW Dynamite, the former World Champion announced that he would be retiring in spring 2024 and the match at Revolution would be his final outing. With the Hall of Famer having the choice of anyone he wants who is not contracted to WWE as his final opponent, who should get that honour?
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
podcasts.apple.com | Chris Jericho |Al Snow |Steve Austin |Paul Heyman |Vince McMahon |Eric Bischoff | +1 more
Al Snow is the co-owner and booker of OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling) in Louisville, Kentucky, and also one of the featured stars in the new Netflix docu-series “Wrestlers.” Al tells the story of how he (and Matt Jones and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg) came to buy OVW from Danny Davis in 2018, and proceeded to build the roster and fanbase until COVID halted their plans in 2020.
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Oct 17, 2023 | 
itrwrestling.com | AEW Star |Sondra Ruth |Eric Bischoff |John Cena
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed LA Knight’s meteoric rise in WWE, comparing him to none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin. LA Knight is undoubtedly one of the most popular stars in WWE, and he has the merch sales to prove it. Knight is consistently at the top when it comes to merchandise, and at WWE Payback in September, he even managed to outsell the recently-returned John Cena.
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
itrwrestling.com | James Byron Holder |Eric Bischoff |Tony Khan
Eric Bischoff says he knows what’s holding AEW back. On October 10th, AEW Dynamite and NXT went head-to-head with both companies pulling out all the stops. In the end, it was NXT that earned a clear ratings victory following a show that featured appearances from John Cena, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Asuka, and even The Undertaker. The fallout from the clash is still being felt, with Tony Khan claiming an unusual victory despite the ratings.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
itrwrestling.com | Alex Hunt |Eric Bischoff |Adam Copeland
Eric Bischoff is optimistic about what is next for Adam Copeland in AEW. Following the shock jump from WWE to AEW there is excitement in the air about what is next for The Rated R Superstar in his new home. With there only being one chance to make a good first impression, Bischoff believes that it was executed superbly. Speaking on 83 Weeks, Bischoff commented on the debut itself at WrestleDream and how it was smart to not advertise Adam Copeland ahead of time:I think it was done really well.
