Episode 416: AEW, Make Your Move!

From 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff by Podcast Heat

March 6, 2026 · 2h 41m

About this episode

Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson welcome David Sahadi to discuss his new book and share insights on wrestling production and current wrestling headlines.

Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code 83Weeks at BlueChew.com On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and host Conrad Thompson welcome legendary wrestling producer David Sahadi to the show to discuss his new book, Tales from Beyond the Squared Circle. Sahadi pulls back the curtain on decades of television production in professional wrestling, sharing how Vince McMahon taught him the importance of producing with emotion, while Eric Bischoff showed him how taking risks could transform wrestling television. David also reveals the surprising story behind how Monday Night Raw got its name and recounts a shocking personal moment involving Kevin Dunn and his father's legends check. The conversation also dives into Sahadi's time working with Eric in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he explains why Bischoff was the true creative force while Hulk Hogan focused strictly on being talent. Plus, Eric and Raj Giri weigh in on today's wrestling headlines, including why Road Dogg could be exactly what All Elite Wrestling needs, the intensity surrounding the RAF aftermath brawl, and Eric's take on why Danhausen's WWE…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Bischoff, Conrad Thompson

Guest: David Sahadi

Topics covered

wrestling production
television history
AEW
Tales from Beyond the Squared Circle
wrestling headlines
creative forces in wrestling

Keywords

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David Sahadi
Eric Bischoff
television production
AEW
Monday Night Raw
TNA
wrestling history
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Organizations: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, All Elite Wrestling, WWE

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