Eric Bischoff Talks The Narrative That WCW Would Counterprogram WWE

On the latest episode of his 83 Weeks Podcast, Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on various topics, including the narrative that WCW would counterprogram WWE.

Bischoff addressed the longstanding belief that everyone at Nitro, including himself, would sit in the back and watch Monday Night Raw, paying attention to everything WWE was doing in order to counterprogram their show. However, Bischoff denied this narrative, stating, “I’ve always denied that, and I’m denying it again. And here, it’s pretty evident. I have put the match that you described on Nitro up against what we just saw. Suppose I was really concerned with counterprogramming Monday Night Raw. You could argue that I should have been, and I’d accept that argument and criticism.”

Bischoff went on to explain that this belief goes against the internet wrestling community and the dirt sheet universe, which suggested that WCW was solely focused on countering WWE. He emphasized that this narrative is not true and that he has stated it multiple times before. He believes that the current show proves his point.

It is interesting to hear Bischoff’s perspective on this topic, as he was a key figure in the Monday Night Wars between WCW and WWE. His insights provide a unique glimpse into the inner workings of WCW during that time.

For the full interview and more insights from Eric Bischoff, you can listen to the 83 Weeks Podcast.

If you are interested in reading the full transcription of Bischoff’s comments, you can find it on Wrestling Headlines.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the opinions and statements made by Eric Bischoff on the 83 Weeks Podcast. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of ProWrestlingWars.com.