Eric Bischoff Admits He’s Not Sold On Sami Zayn As WWE Champion
Eric Bischoff has admitted he remains unconvinced by Sami Zayn’s WWE Crown reign. Acknowledging that WWE may have good reasons for the decision that aren’t obvi...
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Eric Bischoff Says WWE’s nWo Reboot Was ‘Dead on Arrival’
Eric Bischoff, the mastermind behind WCW’s original New World Order (nWo), didn’t hold back when talking about WWE’s attempt to revive the legendary faction. On...
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All Cleared Up: Monday Night Raw Star Returns From Suspension, Set For Royal Rumble
Welcome back. There are so many wrestlers on the WWE roster that it is almost impossible to keep all of them on television at the same time. At some point some of them have to go and that makes for some timely absences. It also sets up some nice returns down the line though, as you can get see someone come back, often in a surprise. That was the situation again this week in a big way. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: He’s Special: Eric Bischoff Claims Brock Lesnar Has This Special Privilege In WWE Bobby Lashley made a surprise return this week on Monday Night Raw, announcing that his suspension was over and that he would be entering the 2023 Men’s Royal Rumble match. Later in the show, MVP tried to convince Lashley to rejoin the Hurt Business but was turned down. This was Lashley’s first appearance on television since the December 12, 2022 Monday Night Raw, when he was suspended for attacking WWE officials. Lashley is a force. Check out what is back on Monday Night Raw: [This post contains v..
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He’s Special: Eric Bischoff Claims Brock Lesnar Has This Special Privilege In WWE
That’s a special status. There are all kinds of wrestlers in WWE but only a handful of them reach the top level. Those are the names who can get away with quite a bit more than the rest and are given a good bit of leeway. You can see them in various special situations which feel very different from anything else. Now we have another legend suggesting that a current star has such a different status. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: VIDEO: Sami Zayn Tries To Be Roman Reigns In Huge Main Event WWE Hall Of Famer appeared on the Strictly Business podcast where he discussed the idea of wrestlers having creative control in their contracts. Bischoff alleged that Brock Lesnar has such control in his WWE contract and “exercises the hell out of it”. Lesnar wrestles a limited schedule for WWE and reportedly gets to hand pick his opponents. There is no word on when he will be wrestling next. Lesnar has been a force in WWE. Check out some of his recent exploits: [This post contains video, click to play] ..
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Comeback: 67 Year Old WWE Hall Of Famer Returning To The Ring After 10+ Years
One more? Wrestling is a unique sport in that you will occasionally see people who are not normally wrestlers getting in the ring for a match. You don’t often see a coach or a broadcaster taking part in other sports, but wrestling is not exactly normal. It can be a special moment when someone gets back in the ring after a long absence though and now we are set to see it again. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: We’re Getting Started: Backstage WWE Reaction To Vince McMahon’s Return, Changes So Far During a recent edition of his After 83 Weeks podcast, WWE Hall Of Famer Eric Bischoff, 67, announced that he will be returning to the ring at a show in Florida on February 11. Bischoff said that his son Garrett, Gerald Brisco, Wes Brisco and Bischoff himself will be in the same ring, though he did not specify who would be wrestling whom. Bischoff’s most recent match took place on the April 26, 2012 edition of Impact Wrestling, though the match only lasted three seconds. Bischoff has had quite a histo..
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He Did It: Surprising Names Top 2022 Merchandise Sales Charts
He’s #1? Merchandise is a huge part of wrestling as fans are able to buy something that supports one of their favorite wrestlers. WWE has released all kinds of wrestling gear and merchandise over the years, some of which is quite unique. They are not the only promotion that does so however, and now a non-WWE star has topped a rather important merchandise list. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: By Association: Eric Bischoff Explains How Another Wrestler Cost Bobby Lashley His Job Pro Wrestling Tees has revealed that Danhausen has topped their list of merchandise sellers for 2022, beating out CM Punk and Maxwell Jacob Friedman in second and third place respectively. Danhausen debuted with AEW in January 2022 and has been associated with the Best Friends since, despite wrestling only fourteen matches for the team. His best selling shirt was the “Very Nice, Very Elite” shirt. The Official PWT25 of 2022!#pwt #prowrestlingtees #shopaew #aew #pwtees pic.twitter.com/g1e8ExDWdk — Pro Wrestling Tees (@..
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By Association: Eric Bischoff Explains How Another Wrestler Cost Bobby Lashley His Job
That’s a serious issue. With so many wrestlers coming through the doors of various promotions over the years, there have been all kinds of reasons for wrestlers leaving the company. This could range from common to oddly specific and happen to almost all kinds of different names. There have been many big names who have left the company for one reason or another and now we know something about about one of the bigger surprises. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: LOOK: WWE Teases Popular Stable Reunion On Monday Night Raw Bobby Lashley made his Impact Wrestling (then TNA Wrestling) debut in 2009 but was released from the company in January of the following year. According to Eric Bischoff (then an Impact Wrestling executive) during his 83 Weeks podcast, Lashley was let go from the promotion due to Lashley’s then girlfriend, former WWE star Krystal Marshall, causing issues backstage. Bischoff did not tell Lashley that was the reason, instead saying that the company was going to let him go. Lashley w..
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Ric Flair Blasts Fellow WWE Hall Of Famer, “What A Joke!”
Can’t they all just get along? There have been all kinds of stars throughout the history of WWE, with only a small handful reaching the top of the company. It means a lot to see one of those stars becoming all time legends, meaning they are remembered long after they hang up their boots. At the same time though, not all legends get along and that is the case again, with one having something to say about the other. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair took to Twitter this week to bash fell Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield for his history of bullying accusations. Flair said that WWE’s anti-bullying campaign must not apply to Layfield, with Flair naming Joey Styles and “Jason” Roberts (presumably Justin Roberts, who accused Layfield of bullying) as former victims. Layfield currently appears on Monday Night Raw as Baron Corbin’s manager. I Guess The Anti Bullying Program You So Heavily Endorsed Does Not Apply To Bradshaw!! Jason Roberts And Joey Styles!! What A Joke! And He’s In The HOF! Sad!..
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Wrestling Legend: “I Lost All Respect For Shawn Michaels”
That’s definitely a take. There have been all kinds of matches over the years but there are some that stand out over the rest. That might not always be for the best of reasons though, as there are instances of wrestlers doing something in the ring that does not go so well. Now a wrestling legend is weighing in on an infamous match and it is not the most positive reaction. During the latest edition of his 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed the Summerslam 2005 match between Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels. The match featured Michaels overselling Hogan’s offense with several over exaggerated landings and falls. Bischoff said of the match: “I lost all respect for Shawn Michaels. It was pretty clear. There was an issue between Hulk and Shawn Michaels. There was a lack of respect, I think, there, perhaps some jealousy on Shawn’s part that, ‘Here’s this Hulk Hogan. He’s still here. He’s still the guy.’ I don’t know. I wasn’t close to Shawn at that point.” The match was scheduled to be..
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I Remember You: Surprise Stable Return Takes Place This Week
Welcome back. Impact Wrestling has been around for a very long time, though unfortunately for it, a good bit of the history is not the most well received. There are several ideas and concepts through the company’s history that have been popular though. Now, one of those more popular ideas is back for a televised reunion, or at least in the short term. This week on Impact Wrestling, Aces & Eights made a return to help D’Lo Brown fight off Honor No More. Garrett Bischoff and Wes Brisco appeared for the team in a lowing effort before helping Brown clear the ring. Aces & Eights was active in Impact Wrestling, from 2012-2013 and had several members, including their leader Bully Ray, who wound up winning the World Heavyweight Title on two occasions. There is nothing to suggest that this is any more than a one off appearance. Opinion: I know Impact Wrestling is one of the most mocked promotions in the world, but they have done some great things over the last twenty years. The company has an..
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REVIEW: Bash At The Beach 2000: That Part Is Real
Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over twelve years now and have reviewed over 6,000 shows. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll be posting a new review here on Wrestlingrumors.net. It could be anything from modern WWE to old school to indies to anything in between. Note that I rate using letters instead of stars and I don’t rate matches under three minutes as really, how good or bad can something that short be? Bash at the Beach 2000 Date: July 9, 2000 Location: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Florida Attendance: 6,572 Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, Mark Madden Oh boy. After all those nice weeks of no Russo and/or Bischoff to screw things up, tonight we’re back to the old ways because this wrestling and storytelling stuff must be stopped at all costs. It’s a double main event of Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash for Scott Hall’s contract and Hulk Hogan challenging Jeff Jarrett for the World Title. Let’s get to it. Cat s..
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REVIEW: Spring Stampede 2000: The New Blood World Order
Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over twelve years now and have reviewed over 6,000 shows. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll be posting a new review here on Wrestlingrumors.net. It could be anything from modern WWE to old school to indies to anything in between. Note that I rate using letters instead of stars and I don’t rate matches under three minutes as really, how good or bad can something that short be? Spring Stampede 2000 Date: April 16, 2000 Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois Attendance: 12,556 Commentators: Tony Schiavone, Mark Madden, Scott Hudson It’s the night of a million tournaments because TOURNAMENTS ARE AWESOME. The company was rebooted six days ago so all titles are vacant and Russo and Bischoff are here with their latest spray painting stable with the word New in the name. The main event is Jeff Jarrett vs. Diamond Dallas Page for the World Title because the one thing from the last few bori..
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It’s A Good Weekend: AEW Team Picks Up Some Gold (With Some Chicanery)
It suits them. There are certain wrestlers who are perfectly suited as villains and the fans can sense it. They know when these wrestlers are as vile as can be and they deserve to be booed. It makes sense for wrestling promotions to present them in ways that are going to draw as much heat from the crowd as possible and now two of the best around are getting additional help. Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti won the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Titles at TripleMania XXX on Saturday night, defeating Maravilla/Latigo, Sexy Star II/Komander and defending champions Los Vipers. Guevara came to the ring on a crutch and had Parka Negra take his place, only to use his crutch to beat everyone up and score a double pin with Conti to win the titles. He also offered to pay off the referee. #andNEW! Sammy Guevara & Tay Conti are the new AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions!#TripleManiaXXX pic.twitter.com/2rajHWgsdC — AUTHORS OF WRESTLING (@authofwrestling) May 1, 2022 Opinion: This is a good move for everyone inv..
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KB’s Review: Happy 20th Anniversary Wrestling Edition
The major focal point of this week’s Monday Night Raw was the 20th anniversary of Randy Orton’s WWE debut. That is a moment certainly worthy of special attention and WWE kind of nailed it, with a great tribute to Orton plus he got to dominate the main event, winning with a string of RKO’s. In something that has never been a good thing, this got me to thinking about some stuff. Monday was indeed the 20th anniversary of Orton’s WWE debut and it made me wonder how many more of these anniversary shows we should be seeing. When you think about it, 2002 is as influential of a year on modern wrestling as you are going to find. There are all kinds of things that deserve some special attention and that is what we are going to be looking at this week. This list is not meant to be exhaustive and is in no random order save for the very last one. The Chamber Is Lowered The Elimination Chamber made its debut at Survivor Series 2002 as Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff wanted something to top Smac..
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You Might Be Seeing More WWE Legends In The Near Future
Get the stars ready. There have been a lot of people in the wrestling industry over the years and a lot of them have worked for WWE at one time or another. The company has employed thousands of wrestlers and performers over the years and it is not easy to remember all of them, or even close to it. Some of them do stand out more than others though and that has one of WWE’s major partners rather pleased. Earlier this month, several guest stars appeared on SmackDown, with Eric Bischoff and Jeff Jarrett among others making surprise appearances. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, FOX was pleased with the idea of surprise guest stars as they felt it could lead to extra buzz over who might show up. Therefore, WWE may be having more surprise guests on its show, though it is not clear when this may start. Opinion: I can go for the idea, but it would be a little bit weird to see it happen so frequently. If nothing else, it would be nice to have these wrestlers or people appear for..
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REVIEW: Starrcade 1997: The Night WCW Fell
Welcome to KB’s Old School (and New School) Reviews. I’ve been reviewing wrestling shows for over twelve years now and have reviewed over 6,000 shows. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I’ll be posting a new review here on Wrestlingrumors.net. It could be anything from modern WWE to old school to indies to anything in between. Note that I rate using letters instead of stars and I don’t rate matches under three minutes as really, how good or bad can something that short be? Starrcade 1997 Date: December 28, 1997 Location: MCI Center, Washington, D.C. Attendance: 17,500 Commentators: Eric Bischoff, Dusty Rhodes, Mike Tenay Tonight is WCW’s night. After a year and a half of being dominated by the NWO, tonight is the night that WCW stands up and says this is our company and you’re not taking us over. WCW has its warrior in Sting and there is no way that Hogan can stop him. Hogan has been running scared of Sting for months and tonight he’s out of places to hide. This is WCW’s night. Let’..
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VIDEO: WWE Hall Of Famer Makes Surprise Monday Night Raw Appearance
Back and better than ever? There are certain names in wrestling with such a reputation that just hearing their name brings up certain memories. Some of these are more positive than others, but they certainly have an impact. As a result, you will see them pop up every so often, which was the case again this week with a legend who has had his share of television time over the years. This week’s Monday Night Raw featured the renewal of Miz and Maryse’s wedding vows. Miz had promised a special guest to preside over the vows, which wound up being WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff. The ceremony ended with Edge making an appearance and giving all three a bloodbath to end the show. Bischoff has made cameo appearances in WWE for years, along with appearing in AEW last year. Bischoff had a busy night. Check out what he did this week, and his other wedding appearance: [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play] [This post contains video, click to play]..
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Top WWE Name Inducted Into International Sports Hall Of Fame
That’s quite the honor. There are all kinds of prizes and championships to be won in wrestling but they are not the kind of things that last. While those titles may not last forever, there are very few honors in wrestling which last forever. Sometimes you see someone receive a special award and it can be rather impressive. That was the case again this weekend. Stephanie McMahon has been inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame. This makes McMahon the first female executive to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was established in 2012. McMahon’s ceremony took place on Sunday October 10 and also included Jay Cutler, Peter Westbrook, Billy Blanks, Marcus Allen, & Ernie Reyes Sr. as part of the class. Humbled & honored to be the 1st female executive inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame with such a prestigious class. The key messages from all were passion, love, hard work, intention, & believing in yourself – #wordstoliveby. #ISHOF pic.twitter.com/dQeacqcwh..
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Wrestling Legend’s Health Worse Than Originally Thought
That doesn’t sound good. The wrestling world has its history of success stories with people moving from great success in wrestling into retirement with a seemingly smooth transition. That kind of thing is great to see, but at the same time you have all kinds of things go in the opposite direction. Sometimes wrestlers have some major problems and this time we are seeing another sad story. Earlier this month, wrestling legend Brian Knobbs has been hospitalized due to severe stomach issues with no word on how bad things actually are. Eric Bischoff discussed the situation on his 83 Weeks podcast, saying that the situation is more serious than has been made public. While Bischoff would not go into the specifics of what is wrong as they have not been made public, he said that Knobbs was in a bad situation. Bischoff also talked about his time knowing Knobbs in the AWA back in 1987 and asked fans to donate whatever they could to his GoFundMe. Knobbs debuted in the AWA in 1985 as a singles wr..
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Triple H Appears at NBA Game In DX Gear
Getting things started the right way. One of the great traditions in the NBA is the ringing of the bell before the Philadephia 76ers take the court for a home game. This is to pay homage to the Liberty Bell, which resides in the city of Brotherly Love. Today, however, Triple H made his presence felt during this ceremony. The Game walked out with 76ers star Joel Embiid, coming out to the Degeneration-X theme and wearing DX gear. After a few crotch chops and pandering to the crowd, Triple H rang the bell with his trademark sledgehammer to get the game started. You can see the clip below: Joel Embiid came out DX style and rang the bell with Triple H. pic.twitter.com/HafuuFeuxb — Rich Hofmann (@rich_hofmann) June 6, 2021 Ring the bell. #ThrustTheProcess@sixers @JoelEmbiid pic.twitter.com/4pMGEbARyr — Triple H (@TripleH) June 6, 2021 The 76ers are playing the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals. This was Game 1 of the series. This isn’t the first time that the NB..