About this episode
Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss major developments in the wrestling industry, including WWE's blackout ban and their entry into the gambling business.
Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code 83Weeks at http://BlueChew.com On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson are back with the microphones hot and the conversation wide open as Easy E tackles some of the biggest headlines shaking up the wrestling business right now. First up, Eric weighs in on the questions surrounding the lift of WWE's blackout ban and what it could mean for fans, television distribution, and the company's evolving strategy in the streaming era. Is this a major shift in how WWE plans to present its premium events moving forward? Then the discussion turns to one of the most fascinating developments in sports entertainment—WWE stepping into the casino and gambling business. Eric explains why he believes this move could be a true game changer for the company and the industry as a whole, opening up entirely new revenue streams and fan engagement opportunities. The conversation also takes a serious turn as Eric shares his perspective on the OVW incident, explaining why moments like this should serve as an important teaching moment for the entire professional…
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Hosts: Eric Bischoff, Conrad Thompson
Topics covered
- WWE blackout ban
- wrestling business headlines
- gambling in sports entertainment
- OVW incident
- professional wrestling responsibility
- live listener questions
Keywords
- WWE
- Eric Bischoff
- Conrad Thompson
- gambling
- OVW incident
- wrestling news
- Blue Chew
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Organizations: WWE, OVW
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