WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff addressed certain topics on the latest episode of his “83 Weeks” podcast. He shed light on the possibility of assigning Bobby Heenan as a manager in WCW, and his sentiments about the documentary, “Who Killed WCW?”.
Here are a few noteworthy moments from his recent podcast.
When asked if there was a time when he considered Bobby Heenan for a managerial role in WCW, Bischoff said, “Certainly not. Not to disregard Bobby, but it seemed like he was no longer enthusiastic about pursuing that type of role for many reasons, potentially. It could be because he had done it for so long, he might have wanted to move on. Additionally, Bobby had serious physical conditions, particularly a troublesome neck. He had a heightened fear of accidentally getting injured. So, I believe that could have played a part in his decision. If you’re a manager, you’re not just standing there with a microphone, you’re out there on the frontlines where anything can go wrong. That could be a part of it. Or perhaps, he simply preferred it, he felt much more relaxed as an announcer.”
As for the “Who Killed WCCW?” docu-series, he commented, “It’s difficult to respond to that with clarity. I believe, or at least want to believe, it’s not essentially vindication as it is my sense of relief that finally there’s a different viewpoint available. The passionate followers or individuals who exhibit inquisitiveness and critical thinking about that era now have a new perspective to consider. It wasn’t only a remarkable period for WCW, but the wrestling industry as a whole. Guy Evans deserves heaps of credit, he’s the one who made this possible by tracking down the executives at Turner Broadcasting and writing the book. This surely played a huge role in the creation of the docuseries. Now, for the very first time, we have legitimate, reliable information, interviews, and investigation. Unlike in the past, where the only sources were Dave Meltzer and Brian Alvarez’s nonsensical opinions.”