Legendary wrestling figure Eric Bischoff recently shared his thoughts on Paul Heyman’s comments about the ongoing Bloodline storyline in WWE. Heyman had stated that the storyline was still in the “bottom of the third inning” following Roman Reigns’ successful title defense at SummerSlam. Bischoff addressed this analogy on his Strictly Business podcast, highlighting the amount of effort and creativity invested by Heyman and Reigns in the story.
Bischoff acknowledged Heyman as one of the most creative minds in the industry and delved into a storytelling analogy to explain the current stage of the Bloodline storyline. He equated the “bottom of the third inning” to the middle of act two in traditional storytelling, emphasizing that the story is still in its early phases and needs to progress and build up. Bischoff commended Heyman and Reigns for their work so far and even suggested that if they were only closing up the first act, they deserved recognition and accolades for their exceptional storytelling.
While Bischoff acknowledged that the Bloodline storyline has had its lesser moments, he emphasized that the creative team has demonstrated their ability and understanding of storytelling. He dismissed any concerns about potential errors or setbacks in the third inning, drawing parallels to baseball where teams can still win the game and the World Series despite making mistakes. Bischoff acknowledged that criticism is easy in hindsight, but it takes true talent and creativity to craft a compelling story and execute it effectively.
Furthermore, Bischoff mentioned that members of the WWE creative team also felt that the SummerSlam ending fell flat. However, he reassured listeners that it was not a significant issue and that the team would analyze and discuss how they could improve. Bischoff speculated that they might be reevaluating the execution of certain elements and suggested that experienced and talented creative individuals in the gorilla position were likely aware of the flat reaction from the audience. He encouraged the team to regroup, focus, and move forward, considering any setbacks as minor bumps in the road.
Overall, Bischoff expressed optimism about the Bloodline storyline and its potential to captivate audiences. While he admitted feeling let down by the SummerSlam match, he believed that the creative team would learn from it and deliver more compelling content in the future. Bischoff praised the other matches on the card and reiterated his trust in the team’s ability to rectify any shortcomings.
The full episode of the Strictly Business podcast featuring Eric Bischoff’s comments can be found here.