In the recent episode of “83 Weeks” podcast, Eric Bischoff opened up about the role and contribution of former TNA President Dixie Carter in professional wrestling. Here are some significant points highlighted from the podcast discussion:
Discussing the repercussions if Dixie Carter and TNA weren’t part of the wrestling industry, Bischoff commented, “I would say that’s a bit extensive. Conrad, I believe that the business would be at the same point it is now, even without Dixie Carter and TNA. The difference would be that the individuals you mentioned wouldn’t be involved because they wouldn’t have the same opportunities. Learning and bettering your craft, appearing on TV and building your personal brand, require continuous practice. But to build a career, you need to manage your livelihood, otherwise you would end up working in places like a warehouse or real estate. Dixie indeed offered these people an opportunity to stick with their passion and improve upon it. While I don’t believe in their significant impact on the industry overall, I do acknowledge the opportunities they presented for individuals.”
As for whether TNA intended to present Carter as the equivalent to Stephanie McMahon in TNA, Bischoff clarified, “No, their idea was to establish her as the counterpart to Vince McMahon. That’s what Dixie aspired to be. Her primary goal was to be acknowledged as the first women president of a highly successful professional wrestling company. She wanted to be mentioned in the same breath as industry figures like Vince McMahon, Paul Heyman, or Eric Bischoff.”
The detailed discussion about Dixie Carter is available in the “83 Weeks: Dixie Carter” podcast episode. [embedded content]