In a recent episode of his podcast “Wise Choices”, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff shared his perspective on the future of TNA Wrestling and commented on Adam Copeland’s unfortunate leg injury.
Bischoff spoke about how TNA Wrestling can evolve into a genuine third option in the wrestling industry. He said, “What TNA Wrestling needs is television. Without the TV income and the licensing revenue it potentially brings– they don’t tour, and will not generate sufficient funds from pay-per-views to boost growth or even stay operational. Until TNA finds a way to secure a considerable percentage of its yearly revenue from a TV licensing agreement that will help them produce and thrive, nothing will change, regardless of the quality of the show or the talent.”
Bischoff also discussed the high-risk move of Adam Copeland at AEW Double Or Nothing. He lambasted the move as unnecessarily dangerous. “Adam, my friend, I immensely respect your work. But what were you thinking with that fall? Such moves are risky even for those in their 30s, let alone someone in his 50s. Age makes healing slower, but the risk of injury remains. Your exemplary acting skills are laudable. However, it is not sensible for people of any age to perform high-risk stunts,” he said.
Bischoff also urged Copeland to set an example for others in the company. He cautioned that a continuous cycle of high-risk moves, inevitably leading to injuries, does not contribute positively to the wrestling industry. “Trying to outdo each other with dangerous moves leads to time off for injuries and often terminates storylines. In the end, beyond the admiration within the wrestling community, audiences will only remember the stories, not the injuries,” Bischoff concluded.