About this episode
Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss various hot topics in professional wrestling, including Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, and the implications of a potential WWE bidding war.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson are back with a no holds barred conversation covering some of the hottest topics in professional wrestling and Eric is NOT pulling any punches! Eric kicks things off by breaking down why Randy Orton represents one of the last true "old school" performers in today's business, and what sets him apart from the modern era. Then, Bischoff sounds off on the idea of wrestling tribalism and why he believes it really only exists in one place. The discussion heats up as Eric gives major props to Brock Lesnar for going out of his way to elevate rising powerhouse Oba Femi, calling it exactly what the business needs more of. Eric gets candid about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, admitting he understands the itch to return but explains why, in his opinion, it's never going to happen. Things get controversial as Eric reacts to Ricochet's recent comments, holding nothing back with his blunt take. And in true 83 Weeks fashion, the guys close things out with a wild what if scenario what would the wrestling world look like if Tony Khan had ever gotten the chance to bid on buying WWE? CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most…
People in this episode
Hosts: Eric Bischoff, Conrad Thompson
Topics covered
- professional wrestling
- wrestling tribalism
- Brock Lesnar
- Randy Orton
- Stone Cold Steve Austin
- Ricochet
- WWE bidding
Keywords
- Eric Bischoff
- Conrad Thompson
- Randy Orton
- Brock Lesnar
- Stone Cold Steve Austin
- Ricochet
- WWE
- wrestling tribalism
- Oba Femi
- bidding battle
Sponsors
Chime, Morgan & Morgan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WWE
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