Tag: Eric Bischoff
Eric Bischoff Questions Andrew Yang’s Intentions For Unionizing WWE Superstars
The unionization of WWE Superstars has been an important topic of discussion for awhile now. Zelina Vega’s release by WWE simply aggravated the situation and increased discussions. Andrew Yang has been quite involved in the fight for unionization of WWE Superstars. During the ‘Everything Is Wrestling’ show, Eric Bischoff revealed his thoughts about WWE Superstars unionizing.…
Eric Bischoff Says WWE Superstars Unionizing Can Have Repercussions
WWE issued a mandate that prevented Superstars from utilizing third party sites such as Twitch to earn money. This led to some Superstars being in support of unionization. With Andrew Yang and others giving more emphasis on it, it could become a reality eventually. Eric Bischoff stated that unionization seems to be a “silver bullet”…
Eric Bischoff Says AEW Creative Process Reminds Him Of The Good Days Of Wrestling
Eric Bischoff has made an appearance at a few AEW shows and been backstage as well. He understands the company’s creative process and he definitely is a fan. On 83 Weeks, Bischoff talked about the promotion’s creative process. He also mentioned about the collaborative effort of the company that has been praised by many. Bischoff said…
Eric Bischoff Says NWA Should Not Have Returned
Billy Corgan did his best and managed to get the rights to the NWA. They had to stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the promotion has started making content once again. They do not intend on stopping anytime soon. On 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff discussed Billy Corgan bringing back the NWA. According to Bischoff,…
Eric Bischoff Explains Why WCW Never Reached Out To Shawn Michaels
During the Monday Night Wars, Shawn Michaels was one of the top stars of WWE, but WCW never reached out to him as they did to other talents in WWE. It seems there are a few reasons for this. During 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff was asked if he was ever interested in signing Shawn Michaels to…
Early Royal Rumble Picks, Dynamite Unfairly Scrutinized?, Who Leaked Bischoff’s Debut, Final WWE Draft Thoughts
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Eric Bischoff Voices Concern Over WWE Using Live Crowds Again
WWE left the Performance Center and made their way to the Amway Center and their ThunderDome. The company has since produced content in the ThunderDome, which fans certainly have appreciated. However, it seems the company will be exiting the Amway Center after October in order to have actual live crowds in attendance again. On 83 Weeks,…
T-Bar Goes After Eric Bischoff For Saying Retribution Sucks
T-Bar continues to defend the Retribution storyline from harsh criticism. Eric Bischoff was recently critical of the faction during an episode of his 83 Weeks podcast. Bischoff spoke on how the storyline is nonsensical and sucks. “Thank you @EBischoff,” T-Bar tweeted. “You are a huge inspiration for #RETRIBUTION! We too aspire to one day destroy…
Eric Bischoff Says WWE Storylines Suck Right Now
Former WWE SmackDown Executive Director Eric Bischoff had a strong reply when asked about current WWE storylines during an interview with Sports Keeda. “Storylines suck right now. They suck. Storylines are getting worse and worse,” Bischoff emphatically stated. “This the one thing that I feel adamant about. You look at what WWE did at SmackDown…
Eric Bischoff Weighs In On WWE’s New “Thunderdome” Viewing Experience
Eric Bischoff is looking forward to WWE’s new “Thunderdome” viewing experience. As we reported here at WrestlingNews.com, WWE will debut a new viewing experience titled “ThunderDome” on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown emanating from the Amway Center in Orlando. This new initiative will feature “a state-of-the-art set, video boards, pyrotechnics, lasers, cutting-edge graphics and drone…
Chris Jericho States Eric Bischoff’s AEW Appearance Spoiled By ‘NXT Reject’
Chris Jericho revealed on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Special it was an “NXT reject” who spoiled Eric Bischoff’s appearance on AEW Dynamite. As we reported here on WrestlingNews.com, Reddit user SpaceForce1 announced Bischoff as the special guest moderator in the debate segment between Jericho and Orange Cassidy on the August 5, 2020 episode…
Bischoff’s AEW Future, McMahon Taking Risks Without Fans, Respect Mickie James And Natalya, Orton Surging As Legend Killer
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Special Guest Moderator For Jericho/Cassidy Segment Revealed
Eric Bischoff is set to appear on next week’s episode of AEW Dynamite. The news was reported on Reddit by user SpaceForce1, who has provided spoilers from taped episodes of Dynamite in the past. Bischoff is set to appear in a segment with Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy, apparently as the advertised special guest moderator…
WWE Hasn’t Contacted Eric Bischoff About nWo HOF Induction
Eric Bischoff has NOT been contacted by WWE about being inducted into the Hall of Fame with the new World order next year. “No,” said Bischoff h/t WrestlingINC.com. “I was surprised they announced it this early as they usually announce it a little later in the year. But no, I haven’t spoken to anybody. I…
Eric Bischoff Addresses WWE Departure
Eric Bischoff went into detail about his WWE departure during the latest episode of his 83 Weeks podcast. Initial thoughts on the departure: “My feelings right now are, number one, I’m really grateful for the opportunity to work in WWE. It didn’t work out the way I wanted it to work out. It clearly didn’t…
Eric Bischoff Had No Vision, Lacked Stamina As SmackDown Executive Director
Bruce Prichard has officially replaced Eric Bischoff as the SmackDown Executive Director. Prichard’s first official show in the role will be tonight’s live airing on FOX. CJ Blaze had more details, reporting Bischoff was released after a creative team meeting at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT on Tuesday morning. He was reportedly hard to get…
Backstage News On What Led To Eric Bischoff’s WWE Departure
As previously noted here on WrestlePages.com, Bruce Prichard has been named the SmackDown Executive Director, and Eric Bischoff is no longer a WWE employee. PWInsider reports that Bischoff was let go after a SmackDown creative meeting at WWE HQ on Tuesday morning. Additionally, he likely won’t have to wait out a 90-day no compete clause…
Confirmed: Eric Bischoff No Longer Employed By WWE
Eric Bischoff is no longer employed by World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE issued the following statement via their PR team: “Bischoff is no longer with the company and has been replaced by Prichard.” Bischoff was hired back in June, along with Paul Heyman, to serve as the Executive Directors of SmackDown and Raw respectively. The roles…
Bruce Prichard Named New Executive Director of WWE Friday Night SmackDown
WWE has announced today that Bruce Prichard will replace Eric Bischoff as the executive director of SmackDown. WWE released a statement that is as follows: “Prichard brings nearly 40 years of experience in sports-entertainment with an extensive background in character development and creative storytelling. During his career, Prichard has served in a variety of roles,…
New WWE Network Content This Week Featuring Eric Bischoff, Goldberg & More
The WWE Network will premiere new programming this week to coincide with the company’s busy week on cable television. – Immediately following tonight’s Raw, a new “Table For 3” will air with Eric Bischoff, Kurt Angle and Vickie Guerrero as the guests. – “The Bump” will premiere Wednesday at 10am ET. This show is reportedly…
New SmackDown Writer Found Asleep In Writers Room
TheWrap.com reports the perceived lack of direction at SmackDown is the reason for the recent changes to the WWE creative team. There is a lot of pressure on the writers right now with expectations being very high for the brand with the upcoming moving to FOX. While changes are underway, TheWrap.com reports new hire Stevie…
Rumor: Vince McMahon To Relinquish WWE Creative Control
As previously reported, Vince McMahon was not in charge at Monday’s episode of WWE RAW because he was preparing for today’s XFL announcements. There could be more of this coming, with the new rumor suggesting Vince is set to slowly relinquish creative control. Tom Colohue reports Vince will not be giving up all responsibility but…
