In a recent episode of “83 Weeks,” his podcast program, Eric Bischoff shared some insights about his latest showing at WWE NXT, the professional dynamics between Vince McMahon and Paul Heyman in the ’90s, and more.
Here are some key takeaways from the podcast episode:
When asked about his time on NXT, Bischoff said, “Absolutely, just indulging in a bit of entertainment. I enjoy light-hearted moments, simply dipping my foot into the mix, and having an enjoyable time. The atmosphere at NXT has been somewhat tumultuous, so I figured I’d stop by, say hi, and make a personal appearance the following week. I’m looking forward to the excitement.”
Discussing Paul Heyman’s association with Vince McMahon in the ’90s, Bischoff revealed some intriguing details. He said, “Paul Heyman was financially backed by Vince McMahon. Vince McMahon even had some proprietorship over ECW. This explains their collaboration. Many people weren’t aware of this — when Paul Heyman was laboring to undermine WCW and WWF, it was Vince McMahon who was his financial backbone. How else do you think Vince ended up owning ECW after Paul could no longer sustain it? So that’s the explanation. I’m not trying to be clever, that’s the simple truth, Vince McMahon bankrolled ECW.”
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