Episode 379: WCW's Biggest Mistake

83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff

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Sports, Wrestling

4.6 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 165 minutes

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Summary

On this epic edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson take us on a journey through WCW and the start of Thunder and the serious consideration to create an nWo Nitro program. Eric explains why he believes this was one of WCW's BIGGEST mistakes, the battles he had trying to keep a positive outlook, and why ultimately the decision watered down the brand. All that plus, some of the major news and notes from this week in professional wrestling.

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