On the latest installment of the podcast “83 Weeks,” former wrestling executive Eric Bischoff shared his opinions about WWE’s decision to adapt the Halloween Havoc theme into its NXT platform, specifying his preference for this over other WCW pay-per-views.
Some highlight of his conversation during the podcast are provided below:
Bischoff’s take on WWE’s decision to adapt the Halloween Havoc theme for their NXT platform was very positive: “I really like it. Halloween Havoc was always my favored event. I find October to be the perfect month for pay-per-view events. Many wrestling fans considered Starrcade to be WCW’s annual largest event, comparable to WrestleMania, and indeed, it was marketed in this way. However, I personally never resonated with Starrcade, particularly as it typically occurred around Christmas, which has its own set of financial implications.”
Speaking on his preference for WCW Halloween Havoc to be regarded as WCW’s equivalent of WrestleMania, Bischoff said: “The Halloween month of October was truly my favorite, and that’s the reason why I desired Halloween Havoc to be our flagship event, not Starrcade. From a business standpoint, it was more logical. Nevertheless, the nostalgia and legacy attached to these shows cannot be denied. To see WWE carry forward that legacy, even through its NXT platform, is truly heartening.”
Bischoff further reflected on Scott Hall and how he impacted his life and career: “I deeply miss Scott, although we were not that close personally. There was something about Scott’s persona that makes his absence more significant. The brief glimpses of the person he was and what he was truly capable of, coupled with the possibilities that remained unrealized, leaves a certain longing. To me, it seems like a lost opportunity – not necessarily for me, but for Scott and the business at large. If only his mental and creative performance could have remained consistent, he could have left a far deeper impression on the wrestling industry.”