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The Random Wrestling Review and its sister shows bring you an explicit mess of in-depth wrestling analysis and puerile humour. The main show focuses on a single event from any point in history and breaks it down crudely and with no apologies. RWR Now focusses on events currently taking place in wrestling. The Game is a quiz series featuring regular guests on the panel battling out to show their supremacy over one another. BracketMania sees the crew whittle 16 down to 1 in pursuit of finding ...
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Since 1984 every wrestling promoter has tried to beat Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation unsuccessfully… except one, Eric Bischoff. From a "C-Team Announcer" to the President of WCW, Eric did it all! The nWo, Monday Night Nitro, and most importantly beating Vince not once, but 83 times in a row! Hear all about it on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson!
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RWR Now: Who Will TKO Choose To Replace Triple H?
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35:22One day Triple H will leave his role as the head of WWE's creative process- whether through choice, or otherwise, so in that scenario, who will TKO choose to replace him? Would an internal promotion, like Bruce Prichard, Shawn Michaels, Paul Heyman or Cody Rhodes be the way to go? Could TKO dip back into the McMahon well by bringing back Stephanie,…
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Episode 404: 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff 12.12.25
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1:52:36On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss the impact and legacy of John Cena. The guys also take a deep dive into if the WWE fumbled Cena's last run in the company. All that plus, Raj Giri joins the show to break down all the latest news and notes happening in professional wrestling. MARS MEN - Get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 3 Free Gifts at Ma…
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If WWE had pulled their finger out and uploaded the first ever Starrcade to YouTube by now, that is what you'd be getting here, as it is, you'll have to put up with the RWR original crew struggling their way through this. It features a main event of Dusty Rhodes vs. Tully Blanchard in a cage and is supported by Ric Flair's defence of the NWA World …
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Episode 403: Netflix Buys Warner Brothers Discovery
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2:34:30On this special LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff is on the mic breaking down the biggest story in entertainment and wrestling, Netflix's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. Raj Giri joins the conversation to share his insight on the deal and what it could mean for the industry, along with all the other major headlines from this week in profe…
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After last week's review of WWE Survivor Series 1997, here is a recording from 2014 discussing The Montreal Screwjob- some of the things that led to it, the actions of those involved, the reactions of others, and some of the elements that make understanding exactly what happened even to this day, a complex affair. The Random Wrestling Review is bro…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad unload a jam-packed slate of headlines, controversy, and classic WCW insight. Eric dives into the return of the super cards concept and shares his unfiltered thoughts on Bret Hart's latest barrage of bombastic statements, including what Bret got right—and what he absolutely didn't. The guys also address …
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Buckle up for one of the longest episodes in the history of this podcast as we discuss the infamous Survivor Series 1997, site of the Montreal Screwjob, a moment that changed the course of wrestling history and the lives of pretty much all involved. Here we will talk about the build up to the event, the contract situation that existed, the various …
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Episode 401: Eric Reacts To The Tony Khan Interview
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2:18:14On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad rewind 30 years to revisit the very first time Sting went one-on-one with Hulk Hogan on WCW Monday Nitro! Was this match a glimpse into the future of the company? And did Hogan's all-black gear hint that he was already testing the waters of a heel turn? Eric breaks down the atmosphere, the intrigue, and …
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The latest BracketMania has arrived and for the 8th instalment of the series we sift through a plethora of gimmick matches to determine the best of them all. Considered among the shortlisted are the Cage, the Hell in a Cell, the Royal Rumble, the ladder, the Elimination Chamber, the Survivor Series and many more... The Random Wrestling Review is br…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad hand over the keys to the show for a special Ask Eric Anything edition! For nearly three hours, Eric answers your questions on anything and everything. He tackles topics like whether TKO will erase Vince McMahon's legacy, if he could ever work under Triple H in today's WWE, and what the future might hold…
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In the autumn of 2006, Kurt Angle sensationally signed with TNA and opened up the possibility of a number of mouth-watering matches taking place- one of those matches was with the then undefeated Samoa Joe, and TNA decided to go there straight away, billing the pair's first collision, 'The Dream Match of the Decade'. Also on the show, Sting would d…
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Episode 399: WCW Let Fans Book Nitro!
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2:25:35On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad revisit the unforgettable episode of Monday Nitro where the fans booked the main event! Eric shares his thoughts on this bold experiment and how it helped shape fan interaction in professional wrestling for years to come. Plus, the guys welcome special guest — former WWE and WCW superstar Barry Darsow — …
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RWR Now: What Will Be John Cena's Last Match?
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29:10Recorded on Monday (so apologies if WWE have subsequently announced who he'll be facing), the RWR panel turn their attentions to John Cena's last match, set for Saturday Night's Main Event in December. We discuss whether it will indeed turn out to be the last time he steps foot in the squared circle, or whether the Saudi Money (or some other factor…
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Episode 398: To Bleed, Or Not To Bleed
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2:26:11On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to unpack the creative chaos in WCW following Halloween Havoc 1995! The Giant is the new World Champion, Jimmy Hart's turned heel, Lex Luger's gone bad — so what the heck is going on? Eric breaks down the thought process behind the wild character shifts and storylines that defined this…
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In November of 2005 the great Eddie Guerrero passed away just as WWE planned to push him back to the top of the Smackdown for another World Title run. Just a few short weeks before that, Guerrero took part in his final pay-per-view outing, opposite Batista in the main event of No Mercy 2005. This week's show takes a look back on this event that als…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to Monday night for a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro! Eric shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the infamous Yeti came to be — and who was responsible for the hilariously unforgettable idea. Then, Massive Heat host Raj Giri joins the show to break down the latest headlines in profe…
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It's time for Stephen Coriander to talk about one of his favourites on the 2nd episode of The Heroes. His pick is 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and here we go over the peak of his career from Wrestlemania 3, the Mega Powers, Wrestlemania 5, his heel turn, the Dusty Rhodes feud, the career match with The Ultimate Warrior and his big 1992, back as a babyf…
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Episode 396: Eric Bischoff's Top 5 Marathon
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2:08:13On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at some of Eric's most talked-about Top 5 lists! From the greatest members of the nWo to his most infamous WCW firings, Eric revisits his picks and the stories behind them — and you get to decide if he made the right calls. It's a fun, reflective, and revealing trip down memory lane on …
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This week on the Random Wrestling Review we take a look back at a show that was both the first ever NXT Special, and the first live event to take place on the brand new WWE Network. This was a show that was largely put on to test the capability of the Network to broadcast live events as the company prepared for Wrestlemania 30 and the potential for…
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Episode 395: The WCW Invasion Was D.O.A.
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1:53:21On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to discuss how WCW's talent roster was evolving during the development of Monday Nitro. Eric opens up about why he found it difficult to trust one particular talent hire and the lessons he learned from that experience. The guys also break down Eric's Top 5 reasons why the WCW Invasion …
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RWR Now: Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42
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1:28:21In what has become an annual tradition, the RWR crew come up with their preferred card at Wrestlemania 42. How will they accommodate The Rock, Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins, Iyo Sky, Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton and all the rest as they plot out their chosen shows and explain some of the thinking and stories behin…
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Episode 394: Mean Gene's 1-900 Hustle
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2:21:03On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad head back 30 years to revisit a classic edition of WCW Monday Nitro. Eric shares his firsthand experiences working with the roster at the time and the strategy behind counter-programming a pre-taped Monday Night RAW. Plus, we get a breakdown of how the iconic WCW hotline started and how Mean Gene took it…
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In 2018 WWE took the step to put on an all female pay-per-view for the first time to recognise the significant gains that the women roster had made over the previous few years. Of course this came with a significant amount of self congratulatory behaviour from the company themselves, but would that overshadow the action in the ring? That action wou…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dig into the buzz around a possible Macho Man Randy Savage movie hitting the big screen. Eric also reveals never-before-told details about a planned Hulk Hogan movie that was set to star a major Hollywood A-lister. Plus, the guys break down Eric's Top 5 reasons the nWo experiment failed in WWE. And if th…
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The undefeated, and so far, unstoppable, 'Relentless' Gavin Duenas defends his RWR Game Title for the 4th time in today's episode against 'Rockstar' Alex Kirkman. Over 1 year ago, Alex lost the title to Gavin on a night which kickstarted Gavin's tremendous run, now having seen his fellow RWR regulars be defeated by the Champion, Alex gets his long …
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by Raj Giri to break down the confusion surrounding WWE's upcoming PLE, Wrestlepalooza. Did WWE do enough to explain how fans can watch the event on ESPN? The guys also dig into WrestleMania 43's move to Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for WWE's "Super Bowl" moving forward. Plus, Eric shar…
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For the first time ever on the Random Wrestling Review, we are covering a show by Ring of Honor- and seeing as this series is themed around significant events through time, it felt only right to look back at their debut, The Era of Honor Begins. Headlined by a 3 way contest pitting Low Ki against Christopher Daniels against American Dragon, Bryan D…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad welcome friend of the show Raj Giri to talk about the possible home for WrestleMania 48, the surge in WWE ticket sales, and the rumored interest Paramount may have in purchasing WBD. Eric also reacts to reports that Vince McMahon wasn't fully sold on AJ Styles when he first arrived in WWE. Plus, Eric rev…
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Reassessing The WWE Hall of Fame (Part 4)
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25:55The RWR crew continue to tear through the WWE Hall of Fame, rooting out those who we deem to be underserving of their place. This time around we start to look at the 2004 induction class- the first of the modern era- how many of the group will retain their place? The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Old Man, Alex and Tinky.…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad celebrate the 30th anniversary of Monday Nitro! Eric takes us behind the curtain to share how the show first got off the ground, why the Mall of America was chosen as the launch venue, and the backstage moves that made Lex Luger's shocking debut possible. Plus, Eric reveals his Top 5 Nitro moments — and …
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SummerSlam 2002 sees WWE slightly after the Attitude Era but not quite yet Ruthless Aggression and that's not the only thing that sees the company in transition. After 4 years out of action, Shawn Michaels returned to the ring against Triple H in a non-sanctioned match while in the main event, The Rock was back off to Hollywood but on the way out o…
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Episode 389: Jake! What Are You Doing?
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1:42:10On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad dive into the recent interview former AEW star Jake Hager gave to Chris Van Vliet. Eric shares his unfiltered thoughts on the conversation and can't help but ask the question: "Jake, what are you doing?" But that's just the start. The guys also break down the launch of RAF, AEW beginning its residency at…
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RWR Now: 10 Talents To Start A New Company With
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43:46For the latest episode of RWR Now, we are conducting a special draft where each of hosts get to make 10 choices of talents they would use when starting up a new mainstream wrestling company. They can pick anybody in the current wrestling world, from WWE, AEW, TNA anywhere in Japan, Britain or the US indies, and they can be wrestlers, managers, book…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take a deep dive into TKO's growing involvement in the world of sports entertainment, exploring what their presence means for the industry and how it could shape the future of both WWE and AEW. From business strategy to creative influence, the guys break down the opportunities and challenges that come wi…
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No matter what happens to AEW in the future, the company will always be able to proud about the number of tickets they sold for their All In event in 2023, at Wembley Stadium. Could they also be just as proud of the show they put on for the London faithful on that night-in this week's episode we give our thoughts about the card they offered up and …
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad are joined by NITRO and BEYOND NITRO author Guy Evans to talk all about the business of WCW video games. Eric and Guy explain the behind the scene deals that brought us some of the best and worst gaming experiences of our lives. NOTE: Get 20% off all products at GUYEVANSBOOKS.COM when you use the promo c…
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BracketMania VII: WWE Tag Teams of the 2000s
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50:12It's time for the latest instalment of BracketMania and this time we are crowning the greatest tag team of the 2000s- a field of 16 tag teams were nominated by the RWR regulars and now they will be whittled down to one via the means of a tournament bracket. The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Stephen, Alex and Tinky.…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad tackle all the news from the past week including WWE PLE's moving to ESPN, WWE UNREAL, SummerSlam wins and loses, and attending the funeral of one of Eric's closest friends Hulk Hogan. All that and so much more on this edition of 83 Weeks. NOTE: Eric and Conrad will discuss WCW VIDEO GAMES AND LICENSING …
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After the purchase of WCW by WWE, Vince and company had a decision to make about when they were going to pull the trigger on an on-screen war between the two. Their decision to go with the feud just a few short months after purchasing the company, and with a WCW roster bereft of big names, remains a heated point of discussion to this day, some 24 y…
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Episode 385 - Honoring The Hulkster
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2:01:40On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson discuss Eric's time on Monday Night RAW this past Monday, plus the very latest on the passing of Eric's close friend, Hulk Hogan. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at http://FACTORMEALS.com/83weeks50off and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping…
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The 4th Annual RWR Match Hall of Fame Induction
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1:09:13It's that time in the year where we reflect on the matches previously covered on the podcast and honour those that deserve immortalising in the famous RWR Matches Hall of Fame. This year there are 3 new inductees, and this episode is the only way to find out what they are! The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Tinky.…
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Episode 384: Hulkamania Will Live Forever
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2:03:05On this very special edition 83 Weeks, Eric shares his thoughts and emotions on the passing of one of his best friends, Hulk Hogan. INDACLOUD - If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code 83WEEKS at https://inda.shop/83WEEKS ! #indacloudpod STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @Stop…
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As the podcast looks back at important and significant events from history it seemed only fitting that we included the first ever Clash of the Champions TV special- an event famous for its main event where WCW World Champion, Ric Flair, battled Sting in a match where Sting became a made man having been presented as 'The Nature Boy's equal throughou…
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Episode 383: 25th Anniversary Of The Great American Bash 2000
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2:03:56On this REMIX episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad take us back to the year 2000 and the Great American Bash! The guys discuss the eroding relationship between Eric and Vince Russo, the growing number of gimmicks being added to every match, and the overall disgust Eric had for this PPV now watching it back over 25 years later. TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrad…
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In the first in a new series, Mark Dopper shares with us the reason Sabu is his favourite wrestler of all time. Recorded just a few days after the former ECW star passed away, Mark goes into how he became introduced to Sabu's work, what sets him apart from his peers, the ways in which he influenced other workers and shares with us an anecdote about…
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On this episode of 83 Weeks, "EZE" Eric Bischoff and guest host Derek Sabato take us back to 1993 for some summer action! They guys will be taking a deep dive look into all the happenings surrounding WCW Beach Blast. Eric shares stories and experiences from his time as a commentator working with all the talents in the company. FACTOR - Eat smart wi…
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It's another episode of The Random Wrestling Review and this week we take a look back at the 2008 Great American Bash where WWE bid farewell to the Ruthless Aggression era ahead of an official TV rating designation of PG. Before the switch the a more family friendly product, there was still time for plenty for stunts, violence, and a little blood a…
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Episode 381: Ask Eric Anything 07.04.25
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1:56:13On this episode of 83 Weeks, EZE Eric Bischoff is in the hotseat answering all your questions on this edition of #AskEric Anything THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code 83WEEKS15 at theperfectjean.nyc/83WEEKS15#theperfectjeanpod MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Star…
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It's time for the latest show down for The Game title as Gavin 'Relentless' Duenas, currently with a 3-0 undefeated record, defends the title against 'Old Man' Sam Carey. Long time listeners will remember Sam won only 1 of his matches in the Round Robin but that win came against Stephen Coriander in what has become known as the 'Giant Killing of th…
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Episode 380: The Legacy Of Chris Kanyon
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2:04:03On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad explore the life, career and legacy on Chris Kanyon. Erci shares stories of his time working with Kanyon, his rollercoaster story archs on television, and his impact on not only the lockeroom but the company as a whole. All that plus, Eric chimes in on all the news and notes of this week in the world of …
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