Episode 422: Good vs Bad Controversy
From 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff by Podcast Heat
April 17, 2026 · 2h 1m
About this episode
Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss current controversies in professional wrestling, including Darby Allin's championship status and Roman Reigns' impactful promo.
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson aren't holding anything back as they tackle some of the most talked about topics in professional wrestling today. Eric shares his blunt take on Darby Allin as AEW World Champion, explaining why he doesn't believe Darby looks like the face of a major company, and why the decision to put the title on him could be bad for business. The guys also discuss whether AEW and WWE would benefit from reintroducing a cruiserweight division in today's landscape. Plus, Eric breaks down why Roman Reigns' recent social media promo and why it hit on a different level and what made it resonate so strongly with fans. And in classic 83 Weeks fashion, Eric counts down his Top 5 WrestleMania matches, offering insight and perspective only he can deliver. HARRY'S PLUS - Get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://harrys.com/83WEEKS #Harryspod STEVEN SINGER JEWELERS - Celebrate the mons who make every sunrise possible. Steven Singer's new Sunrise Rose is just $89. Exclusively and only available at www.ihatestevensinger.com CHUBBIES - Chubbies is here to keep you comfy and looking good year-round. Get 20% off with code 83weeks at…
People in this episode
Hosts: Eric Bischoff, Conrad Thompson
Topics covered
- professional wrestling
- AEW World Champion
- cruiserweight division
- Roman Reigns promo
- WrestleMania matches
Keywords
- Darby Allin
- AEW
- WWE
- Roman Reigns
- WrestleMania
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Organizations: AEW, WWE
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