Eric Bischoff delved into an episode from wrestling history during one of the recent installments of his podcast “83 Weeks”. In particular, Bischoff spoke about what led to Davey Boy Smith’s back injury during his face-off against Alex Wright at WCW Fall Brawl.
Key talking points from the podcast are summarized below:
Talking about Davey Boy Smith’s back injury incident: “It’s unnerving to contemplate. It serves as a stark reminder of the realities we often set aside as avid wrestling fans. We are constantly astonished and captivated by the physical feats that take place in the ring. It’s a wonderful blend of art and science. However, there are instances where the science backfires and the artistic execution falls short. Injuries are a real threat in this profession. This episode is a potent example of the risky nature of what we perceive as professional wrestling. This incident borders on being a freak accident.”
On assessing Alex Wright’s potential: “Indeed, he was. If you think about it in terms of a movie, where you’d have a casting director responsible for understanding the characters and finding the perfect actors to play those roles. If WCW was made into a movie instead of a wrestling venture, a casting director would have identified Alex Wright as the ideal young, promising wrestling character who had the makings of a star. Alex embodied all the necessary elements and not just because of his look – his potential and talents were exceptional. Despite his youth and lack of experience, Alex was brimming with potential. It’s worth discussing why he didn’t reach the heights he could have. But looking back, it’s clear he was laden with immense potential.”