In a recent episode of the “No Contest Wrestling” podcast, Eric Bischoff spoke openly about his struggles with imposter syndrome during his tenure as the President of WCW.
Eric Bischoff, the key figure who helmed WCW from 1994 to 1999, confessed to having feelings of self-doubt and undeservingness during his time at the top. He took the listeners down memory lane, delving into his insecurities, saying,
“I had never known what imposter syndrome was at the time, but if that had been a book, then I could have written it. I constantly questioned myself – ‘why was I chosen for this role? What am I supposed to do here? Do I even know how to do this job?’ But on the upside, I was surrounded by talented people who filled the gaps. They were seasoned in areas where I lacked experience, and I relied on them and learned from them. It was learning on the job, most of the time.”
Bischoff continued to discuss his journey, blurring the line between successes and failures. He mentioned, “Yes, I had a taste of massive success, and then I encountered some disappointing failures, but as the saying goes ‘you either win or you learn’, that was part of the journey for me too.”
First appointed into an executive position at WCW in 1993, Bischoff moved up the ranks quickly and took charge the following year. His impact and influence in the company lasted until 1999.
A link to the complete podcast featuring Eric Bischoff can be found below:
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