On a recent edition of his “83 Weeks” podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed Vince McMahon selling the remainder of his shares in TKO Group Holdings, Tama Tonga’s WWE debut on last week’s episode of SmackDown, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Vince McMahon selling all of his TKO stock: “I mean, who knows [what his motivation is]? It’s such personal — you know, who knows? You can speculate all day long. And I’ve all already, on social media today. I’ve tried to stay away from it because I kind of OD’d on it on my 26 hours on a freaking plane. But I mean, it can mean anything, and I’m already seeing people saying ‘Oh, he’s going to launch a new wrestling league in Saudi.’ Whatever. And that may be true, who knows? I don’t know and I don’t care. It’s his money… I’m just acknowledging the fact that people, there’s going to be rumors all over the map. And none of us freaking know.”
On the possibility of McMahon starting a new wrestling promotion: “I wouldn’t put any money on it. I would — I don’t even gamble, but I’d just go play blackjack in Vegas instead. I wouldn’t put any money on it… I mean, here’s where that would be good news. If that were to happen, and I really have to shift into fantasy phase right now, fantasy gear. Because I just can’t imagine it.”
On Tama Tonga’s WWE debut: “It’s great to watch. Great to watch, and another young, amazing talent is stepping into an environment that is hot as hell right now. And he’s stepping into one of the hottest storylines, I think, in my lifetime. I mean, as far as the quality of storytelling and the — you look at the stars that have emerged out of that storyline over the last couple of years? Year and a half, two years? Sami Zayn, who we’re gonna probably talk about more, but holy s**t. Again, what a bright future this young man has. Couldn’t be happier for him. And Meng (Haku), because now he gets to sit back and watch and enjoy it as a dad.”
In a recent episode of his podcast “83 Weeks,” Eric Bischoff discussed various topics including Vince McMahon selling his shares in TKO Group Holdings and Tama Tonga’s WWE debut on SmackDown. Bischoff shared his thoughts on these matters and offered insights into the wrestling industry.
One of the main points of discussion was Vince McMahon’s decision to sell all of his TKO stock. Bischoff acknowledged that speculations about McMahon’s motivation would arise, but he emphasized that it is ultimately McMahon’s personal choice. Some people have speculated that McMahon may use the funds to launch a new wrestling league in Saudi Arabia, but Bischoff expressed skepticism about this possibility. He stated that he wouldn’t bet on it and would rather play blackjack in Las Vegas. Bischoff believes that McMahon starting a new promotion would be surprising and difficult to imagine.
Another topic covered in the podcast was Tama Tonga’s WWE debut on SmackDown. Bischoff praised Tonga’s talent and highlighted the opportunity he has to step into a hot wrestling environment. Tonga is entering one of the hottest storylines in recent years, according to Bischoff. He also mentioned the success of other stars who emerged from this storyline, such as Sami Zayn. Bischoff expressed his happiness for Tonga and noted that Tonga’s father, Meng (Haku), can now enjoy watching his son’s success.
The podcast episode also included a video embed of Eric Bischoff’s live session titled “AEW DECLINE IS ALL TONY KHAN’S FAULT!” This video provides additional content for listeners to explore.
Overall, Eric Bischoff’s podcast episode touched on various aspects of the wrestling industry, including Vince McMahon’s business decisions and the debut of Tama Tonga in WWE. Bischoff’s insights provide fans with a deeper understanding of these developments and offer a glimpse into the world of professional wrestling.