Episode 420: The Greatest Gambler

April 3
1h 47m

Episode Description

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson take a deep dive into some of the most intriguing topics in professional wrestling today, mixing bold opinions with decades of industry insight. Eric opens up by admitting he may have underestimated the impact of Danhausen, discussing how the unique, fan driven appeal of the character resonates with today's audience and what it says about the evolving wrestling landscape.

The guys also discuss Chris Jericho and his return to All Elite Wrestling, with Bischoff suggesting that both financial incentives and creative opportunities likely played a major role in the decision. And, Eric weighs in on Tony Khan and the importance of retaining top tier talent, noting that losing stars like Cody Rhodes and potentially someone as buzzworthy as Danhausen can have a lasting impact on a company's momentum. All that plus, Raj Giri with his wrestling news update on this edition of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff. 

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