Wrestling fans were treated to another candid take from WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff on the latest episode of his “83 Weeks” podcast. During the show, Bischoff was asked about the role of Ring of Honor in the wrestling landscape and the focus of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Bischoff didn’t hold back in his response, expressing his belief that Ring of Honor is a distraction and will never be viable outside of the hardcore internet wrestling community. He suggested that resources currently allocated to Ring of Honor should be redirected to AEW’s core product, Dynamite.
According to Bischoff, bringing stars like Bryan Danielson to AEW dilutes their characters and makes them look like independent wrestlers. He believes that this approach does not elevate their characters and is not helping the overall product. Bischoff questioned the motivation behind expanding AEW’s roster and speculated whether it was driven by ego or a desire to prove something.
One of Bischoff’s main concerns is AEW’s struggle to consistently break a million viewers for Dynamite. He believes that the product itself is to blame, citing issues with character development, focus, and vision. Bischoff emphasized the need for AEW to concentrate on their core product and improve its creative infrastructure and formula.
While discussing the financial aspect, Bischoff dismissed the importance of gross revenues and emphasized the significance of net revenues. He expressed his hope that AEW’s expansion and investment in talent would eventually pay off, but based on his track record of being right about the company, he remains skeptical.
It’s important to note that these are Bischoff’s personal opinions and not reflective of the entire wrestling community. However, his experience and expertise in the industry make his insights valuable and thought-provoking.
As always, the wrestling world is divided in its response to Bischoff’s comments. Some fans agree with his assessment, believing that AEW should focus primarily on their core product and avoid diluting their roster with talent from other promotions. Others argue that AEW’s expansion and collaboration with other companies, like Ring of Honor, can bring fresh and exciting matchups to the table.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it’s clear that AEW has a lot to consider as they continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of professional wrestling. The success of their core product, Dynamite, remains a priority, and finding the right balance between expansion and maintaining a strong creative vision will be crucial.
What do you think of Bischoff’s comments? Do you agree that Ring of Honor is a distraction for AEW? Should AEW focus more on their core product? Share your thoughts with us on social media!
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