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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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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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SWF 1074 Stranger Things RAW in the Lazy Upside Down
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2:53:12Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1074 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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In mid-1994, Hulk Hogan, the 5-time WWF Champion, and babyface centrepiece of Vince McMahon's juggernaut for the previous 10 years, jumped ship to its main competitor, WCW. Having attracted The Hulkster to the company, WCW's Senior Vice President, Eric Bischoff, wasted no time in booking a match that the WWF had decided not to deliver a couple of y…
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Episode 407: Eric's Top 5 Marathon II
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1:16:49On this special episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson look back at some of Eric's most talked-about Top 5 lists, diving deep into the moments that defined — and sometimes derailed — WCW Monday Nitro. Eric ranks his Top 5 all-time favorite Nitro matches, debating where Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Bill Goldberg lands, which classic crui…
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Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1073 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are AEW Worlds End PPV, WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite on 34th St., WWE Smackdown, AEW Christmas Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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It's our annual (brief) look back at the year that has just happened and in particular this year we are focussing on what was the year of John Cena, his retirement tour, the heel turn, his final match and how that impact WWE's product over the previous 12 months. We also talk about the potential for Netflix's purchase of WBD to be very bad news for…
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Episode 406: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of 2025
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1:15:52On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad look back at 2025 and break down the year's biggest GOOD and BAD moments in professional wrestling. What did Eric see as a major miss — and how does he think it could have been avoided? Eric also shares his thoughts on the WWE Archives leaving Peacock at the end of the year. Plus, what about the nWo…
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SWF 1072 Super Holiday Bash Fun Times Holiday Show 2025 Now With Holidays!
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1:59:51Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1072 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite Holiday Bash, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision Holiday Bash, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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Is this the greatest wrestling show in the history of the industry, or an event that inspires rose tinted nostalgia to take over at the expense of good taste? That is the central point of discussion on this year's Christmas episode of the Random Wrestling Review as we cover WWE Survivor Series 1990, a night that saw the debut of the Undertaker, the…
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Episode 405: Does Gunther Have Good Heat or Bad Heat?
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1:57:38On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric and Conrad break down John Cena's final match and the fan backlash that followed. Did Eric feel the criticism was justified, or was it completely blown out of proportion? Eric also weighs in on Gunther's standing in the WWE Universe after his win over Cena and what kind of real HEAT Gunther is feeling right now. Pl…
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Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1071 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite Winter is Coming, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision Winter is Coming, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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2:08:54On 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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SWF 1070 A VERY SPECIAL WWE HOLIDAY HOLDING PATTERN
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2:30:59Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1070 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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SWF 1069 WWE SURVIVOR SERIES WARGAMES 2025
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3:28:04Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1069 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE Survivor Series Wargames, WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1068 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are AEW Full Gear PPV, WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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SWF 1067 AEW BLOOD AND GUTS 2025 & JOHN CENA'S LAST WWE RAW
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2:42:45Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1067 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite: Blood and Guts, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1066 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman for some reason, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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SWF 1065 Give Triple H Landscaping Zero Stars
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2:33:33Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1065 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE RAW, AEW Fright Night Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Fright Night Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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SWF 1064 OMG Nin10do 64 or Something
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2:18:55Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1064 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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Joe Negron brings you episode number 1063 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE Crown Jewel, AEW Wrestledream, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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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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Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1062 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE Crown Jewel, WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!By Joe Negron
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