Wrestling Legends Speak on Eric Bischoff

WCW Talent Speak on Eric Bischoff
Former WCW personalities speak of Erich Bischoff who was Executive Vice President of the company during the companies few profitable years
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[@danmac6295]

I feel like Honky Tonk has always massively overestimated the potential longevity and likability of his gimmick.

[@cutekanjii]

Underestimated it more like. As Elvis will be known forever and there always will be Elvis impersonators to go along with that forever and secretly or in some cases not so secretly people have a dislike for them. They always seem to think they are the greatest one and not only are a dead ringer for but sound exactly like Elvis to the point they think they are him. However in actual fact most people think they are nothing like him, pathetic & are ridiculous. That's why the gimmick got over he was such an extreme impersonator that he thought he was original, above Elvis & Elvis copied him.

[@Shadowjester1985]

Sooo... Overestimated his gimmick..

[@nathanjones5457]

Bischoff has the most complicated legacy of anyone in the wrestling business.

[@JFlett86]

Honky tonk man "I don't know why bischoff said I was his favorite to fire. I never said a cross word to him" also honky tonk man " I'm not doing the job you're asking of me to do, and you couldn't hold vince mcmahons jock strap" lmao

[@rejuvinatez347]

He couldnt. Bischoff ran WCW out of business

[@johns1187]

Honky Tonk cuts a good shoot interview and comes off as a legit good guy but that WCW thing was suspect. He also had next to none crowd reaction with the brief Santino run recently which was unfortunate but you got to see eventually his poor fitness regime which is just his own lazy fault.

[@erichshoup]

Honky Tonk Man sucks

[@bigran_outbound2262]

Your interviews"KAYFABE" are better than the "" entertainment"" that's currently on tv...Keep up good work from South Central, California

[@joshmccollen700]

Around 35:00 Russo had a point about Bischoff. He had his favorites including Hogan, Hall, Nash, and DDP. Almost everyone else was expendable.

[@GreatHealer.]

Agree with Kevin Sulivan, nWo should have stayed as 4 guys and left Eric as a face.

[@peterlenihan5712]

Did Vince Russo actually just have the nerve to call someone arrogant, egotistical, conceited and obnoxious? He has LITERALLY no fucking room to talk. Literally NONE. I’m fucking disgusted you let him run his mouth and spout lies as long as you did… multiple people discredit everything he says every time he opens his mouth, why the fuck are you wasting your time on him?

[@mrf817]

Great compilation video of Eric bischoff

[@TheHannibalTV]

Thank you very much!

[@danielsalinas6683]

I actually think Eric Bischoff was a great mind but he shouldve had someone over him. Someone to supervise him in wcw.

[@PGO_Gaming]

@@LH74 Ruined a great company? Do you know how much money they were losing before Bischoff stepped in? They were finished. Destroyed the wrestling business? The attitude era does not occur without Nash and Hall going over to Bischoff's WCW and taking the business to the next level. If it weren't for them, we would still have Doink the Clown's, to this day.

[@ironhawk29]

Bischoff left booking everything except Hogan. Anything else was booking committee. Financially he did turn profit which is his true claim to fame, just so happens along the way he did win a one sided ratings war.

[@davidharrington5694]

I think he and JR could have made a great team and done great things together.

[@marcusraynak8277]

@@PGO_Gamingwhat’s wrong with Doink the clown? Matt Borne created it and Vince ruined it by turning baby face after Matt was fired

[@02singk1]

This is a terrific compilation, Bro!

[@j.c.j.edufraine9408]

Why do you have Russo categorized as a legend?!

[@ragnarlothbrook4652]

Because he holds the world record for the number of times “BRO “ is said in one interview

[@FitnessComedyParodyMEMECentral]

Bro, he is a brolegend

[@pha_q_the_unflushable1351]

I came here to say the exact thing.

[@matthewlane518]

He is a legend in bad gimmick matches, when you think of wrestle crap you think of him,

[@williamthompson4647]

​@@ragnarlothbrook4652 dddhdp4hd0

[@joeski1073]

I hate to say it but I believe Russo about the Hogan Bash at the Beach situation. It just sounds like some shit Hogan would do. After all, they said he initially didn't wanna be the 3rd guy at the 96 Bash but he seen how they were getting over and eventually did it instead of them making Sting do it

[@sweetpetergeda]

I don't. I don't see Hogan, in 2000, agreeing to lose to Jeff Jarrett 4 the world title

[@sweetpetergeda]

Dude that story such bs. They had just started. They wont that over until 97. Stop repeating Kevin nash bull lol

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Love listening to Honky Tonk man for some reason...he is just funny the way he tells stories esp about the guy sneaking around not wanting to be seen in the arena so he can get a new contract

[@user-friendly-boiiis]

Love the Honkey Tonk Man really OPENED my eyes!!!!!! 👀👀👀👀👀 God bless you!🙏

[@CrashHeadroom]

*Makes video with "Legends" in title... has Vince Russo in video" annnnd im gone.

[@Johnlmooring]

I'd love a response video on 83 weeks from EB. That would be hilarious.

[@asoncalledvoonch2210]

I think it's no coincidence that Vince fired Eric after 83 days. 1 day for each week WWF lost in the ratings. Nobody holds a grudge like VKM

[@user-friendly-boiiis]

Hannibal my mom and dad used to work 70 hours a week. Then on Friday's id ask my Dad to please take me to rent videos. We had a video rental store within walking distance. And id rent 📼 Starrcade 85 86 and 87, Grest American Bash 87, Chi-town rumble 89, you name it id rent it aa a child. And oh my god as a child I was hooked. By the time I was a teenager all that nWo bullshit was in full swing. And I have to tell you I hated it!!! That crap wasn't the wrestling I grew up in love with. And I humbly agree with the last 6 minutes of this video with everything you said. I don't have allot if videos but i do have a handful of those videos 📼 i mentioned for nastolgia reason and i also have HD rips if them!! I wish Jim Crockett Promotions had survived. 🙏 🕯️ Thank you for this wonderful upload!!!!! 🤟💪

[@TheHannibalTV]

Thanks for sharing

[@neilyringworm]

good old master T

[@Kspat2]

Bischoff created the nwo it wasn’t nash lmao. They had the idea before Nash was even signed.

[@oldschoolfan420]

Actually, the nwo was first started in Japan... and then wcw used it later. Chris Jericho was in Japan when it started.

[@charlesfcopeland9756]

I've never heard anyone say Russo was anything but a bad mistake. He blamed everyone else for his poor ideas and business practices.

[@DodgyJusByName]

Yea, it's not surprising tobhear him still talking bullshit.

[@williamfrederick5058]

Putting russo on a list with wrestling "legends" in the title is like putting a silk hat on a pig

[@TheHannibalTV]

He’s a legendary figure in wrestling for sure great heel

[@Sjlastbeerc]

Russo wrote the most-viewed wrestling shows ever.

[@williamfrederick5058]

They weren't the most viewed shows because of his writing. A monkey could've wrote and had success with Austin and The Rock. It's like when Barry Switzer won the Superbowl with Jimmy Johnson's roster in Dallas. Besides, it hasn't been wrestling since 85 when Vince turned everyone into cartoon characters.

[@williamfrederick5058]

MS: Yeah, I'm gonna call b.s. on that. Before Vince flushed the industry down the toilet, there were no scripted promos. Guys weren't told words they weren't allowed to use. Legends like Tommy Rich, Dusty, Jake Roberts, The Road Warriors, The Horsemen, and dozens more didn't need a script and it came off much more natural. Vince's little fantasy world of "wrestling" garbage men, repo men, roosters, Elvis impersonators, monks, gobbledy gookers has been trash since the day he took over. It's hysterical that a guy like Terry Taylor, who was an accomplished professional, would reduce himself to the little red rooster character. And Russo's garbage wasn't about the wrestling, it was about what ridiculous, awkward position he could put the women in. He was a hack. If Russo is so great, why is he still unemployed?

[@williamfrederick5058]

I'll say again, Austin and The Rock were going to be huge even if a 3rd grader was booking it. They were going to be huge no matter what. While Vince (McMahon) has wiped his ass with the business for 30+ years, there have been some good things to come out of it. Austin, Rock, Taker. I can't stand Shaun at all, but he's probably the best worker ever.

[@showtimehussle4579]

Who else skipped past russo?

[@amarjitsingh2325]

Well done, enjoyed this video

[@forwardthinker6693]

You know you can skip the commercials on podcasts, right? There's a fast-forward button.

[@dismothafuka405]

Wasn't Master T a country singer with the hit song " make em say yee haw"?

[@ragingbullroberts4155]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Fighting31406]

Master T? Was he referring to Master P?

[@jonbourgoin182]

9:50 Hannibal have you read Bischoff’s book and is it any good?

[@user-friendly-boiiis]

Eric Bischoff FAILED END OF STORY!!!!! I humbly agree 👍 Mr. J.J Dillon!!!!!!!!!

[@porkcash]

It will ALWAYS be a shame that Big Van Vader wasn't alive when he was inducted into the hof

[@CHICANO1975]

Vince Russo on Eric Bischoff = Pot calling the kettle black.

[@larryhenry6040]

I don't think Bischoff knew what he was doing overall. Creating the NWO, turning Hulk Hogan heel and Goldberg are probably the highlights of his time at WCW. However, Bischoff didn't push the other talent he had on the roster besides the NWO and a select few like Goldberg. After a while, the NWO became boring because it was pretty much the same thing every week. Also my opinion, having the Hogan vs Goldberg match on an episode of WCW/Nitro may have brought them good ratings, but it would've been a big payday for them had it been a pay per view. Bischoff cared too much about the ratings.

[@larryhenry6040]

@Jesse Calarco first of all what I said was my opinion. I said what I said and I meant what I said as a wrestling fan. Not to mention I've never liked Bischoff, though I do give him some credit for some of the things he did. This goes all the way back to my high school days when the Monday Night War was going on. What you said is pointless because Dave Meltzer, nor Vince Russo nor anyone else had anything to do with my views towards Bischoff. Smh. Using common sense is much better than assumption. Learn to not assume things towards a person especially when you don't know a person. Unless of course you have the gift of readng minds, which clearly you don't, considering how wrong your assumptions were in your response. Have a nice day sir.

[@larryhenry6040]

@Jesse Calarco Lol carbon copy. Its more like a coincidence. Like I said my opinion and they had nothing to do with it. If it's similar as you claim then hey o well I could careless. Deal with it . Bischoff did not push alot of the talent he had. It was mainly about NWO every week. I don't need to listen to Dave Meltzer to know that, why because I watched the product. Like I said I do give Bischoff some credit because he did come up with some good ideas. The NWO and the Hogan heel turn were two of his best. Goldberg was great as well. As time went on the NWO angle got boring and stale. I agree it's because of him WCW was ruling the Monday Night War. However, though I feel the way I feel about Bischoff, I feel like hiring Russo was a big mistake because he was running WCW into the toilet. When I say that Bischoff didn't know what he was doing, I feel like he didn't try to improve on his creativity. That's just my opinion man. I mean Jesus Christ man relax. Its just an opinion based on what I saw as a wrestling fan. If you don't agree with me that's fine. No need to come off, making assumptions because like I said you don't know me. I could be wrong, but you seem to be a passionate person about wrestling. I am also. We can agree/disagree respectfully sir. Enjoy your weekend. Be safe

[@jasonmyers8600]

The nwo wasn't created in America, it was created in Japan. Nash and Bischoff stole that gimmick.

[@velvetpilot2008]

Where can I get that Sonny Onoo shirt Sonny is wearing?! That is sick.

[@velvetpilot2008]

Also, I respect your final thoughts. I stopped listening to 83 Weeks as well but because its all dragged out conversations between two marks. There's no new or exciting info in them. It's a bitter old man who takes forever to explain things.

[@liquidgeorge]

Jarrett’s whistle at 45:34 😂

[@nonamerequired123]

2:29-2:34 Obviously Russo doesn't talk to himself then.

[@nickelliott1174]

Vince Russo calls someone egotistical? Hahaha. He is conceited and an idiot. Never created anything good but takes credit for anything good even if he was on a different show when it happened...BRO. 😂

[@Sjlastbeerc]

Russo wrote the most-viewed wrestling shows ever

[@FitnessComedyParodyMEMECentral]

I always thought they joked when they said russo said bro 10 times a minute

[@chrishannafey8429]

Master t? There is a mr t and a master p.

[@tankwfw]

Honkey Tonk's entire interview smacked of nepotism and entitlement. Say what you want about Hulk Hogan, but its not his place to get you higher up on the card.

[@jasonmyers8600]

Hogan got several guys up the card in wwf and wcw.

[@TheRpf1977]

Eric Bitchoff didnt know shit they had a couple dozen wrestlers collecting paychecks and didnt make one date!

[@BigAnt913]

Hannibal said" Master T", ...it's Master P

[@TheHannibalTV]

lol thanks very forgettable stuff

[@12Daze]

I thought Bushwacker Luke was Terry Funk....

[@seanmcclure]

I cannot speak to what he actually did or came up with behind the scenes but I can say that he is a good on screen entertainer when someone else is directing him. I appreciate everything he gave us and everything he sacrificed, because they all did, to entertain us.

[@DodgyJusByName]

I think Honky tonk man is misunderstood, it sounds like Hogan made a promise or whatever and he couldn't follow up with that, then when Bischoff figured he could get rid of him and dis-respect someone with a legend status (personally I think HTM is mid card level in his prime at best).. but to pay him $1,000 for jobbing.. that would piss anyone off in that position. So I think ya'll unnecessarily hating on him

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

Master T ?

[@Ohionortheast]

Wcw should have continued with southern style wrestling been happy at number 2 instead of copying wwf style they would still be in business

[@cardude6617]

I was a pretty big fan of that "new latin order"

[@Jim_Harter]

Good video, but WAY too much of Sonny Onoo.

[@TheHannibalTV]

Fair enough

[@joeski1073]

I'm good with more Sonny and less Vince

[@cardude6617]

Sonny Oh no!

[@polymathing]

I love how he frams that ridiculous sounding Ninja Star Wars business venture with Bischoff like a reasonable successful idea...and then essentially buries himself in the single line "we didn't make any money" 😆 Ya no shit Sonny a couple con men selling a stupid idea won't go very far.

[@bobnewhart4318]

Did vader ever get inducted into the hall of fame?

[@TheHannibalTV]

After death yea

[@bobnewhart4318]

@@TheHannibalTV Thanks for the update

[@poorchristopher15]

According to Hogan, his confrontation with Russo was 100% real at bash at the beach.

[@comeonmaaan4288]

Hogan is always full of shit....but so is Russo. Hardest mystery in Kayfabe to crack.

[@matthewharrison5323]

Who's Master T?

[@waffleironcheesecake]

“Master T” ?? really?

[@BradleyVolk3]

Vader was full of shit. I don't know why he would say that. I've never heard Nash himself even mention that. Bischoff even admits that he basically stole the idea from a Japanese angle. And I just heard Hacksaw. Ernest Miller was somebody who deserved a fat paycheck. Sure Tank and Mongo weren't wrestlers and got overpaid but The Cat, man he was a natural and awesome on the mic. Not just a karate guy who Bischoff did a favor for. The Cat EARNED that shit! He was awesome!

[@70qq]

Ty

[@jonjones6764]

Bro, it's like this, bro. Bro is egotistical, has crap ideas, has no idea what he's doing. But enough about me, bro, let's talk about Bishoff, bro

[@richardwang1739]

I couldn't understand one word Kamala was saying. Pointless to add his type in these interviews. They have no sense anyway.

[@noonenoone2354]

Vince Russo calling someone else arrogant and conceded LMAO.

[@robertgibbs65]

I would believe Russo over Bischoff any day.

[@Robbiesroadcrew]

Somebody help me out, Who's the guy with the black shirt and white sunglasses??

[@aubreywatts1]

Sonny Onoo...I think

[@paliluv05]

Jerry jarret

[@ews6724]

Good piece of business

[@airmaxed2219]

Why does Sonny look like a miniature Big Poppa Pump?

[@user-rr6wj5xw6e]

Funny Kevin Nash said Eric created nwo

[@anwjuice]

Loved NWO but couldn't stand Eric wearing a leather vest and think I'm tough Bishoff. His whole angle when he declared himself in a winner cuz vince was counted out was my final straw with that jerk

[@JB-wt7mu]

Did ya ever think losing was the purpose?

[@robertsalmi3594]

Just a lot of overblown egos pissed that they didn't get paid as much as the other guy!

[@Spooky_515]

I love how disgusted and upset HTM gets when he mentions WCW being unaware of contracts rolling over. “To not watch over your wallet?” Lol By the tone of his voice you can tell it’s like watching over a baby in his mind

[@ltopomcfly5583]

I've grown a lot of respect for Bischoff but I do believe he is a bit of a closet sleaze and brown noser, maybe a little racist too. But he saw wrestling like a then-modern casual fan - which was most needed. It sounds like the worst things he did were get too friendly with talent and play favorites and then spend Turner's money frivolously to compete with McMahon when he should've focused on keeping WCW fans happy.

[@markkanetaker]

Master T lmaoooooooooo

[@sweetpetergeda]

Vince Russo still full of shit

[@josephmiller9424]

Eric dropped the ball with letting Honkey Tonk Man go should've been a star think of the matches , Flair ,Steamboat ,Stng

[@ragnarlothbrook4652]

Bro…..bro bro bro bro 😎

[@Self_Supremacy]

This looks like it was shot in a seedy motel room.

[@irontaylor9992]

WCW was good

[@lancegilmore9621]

Talent is a funny word to describe Russo.

[@RawKetchup]

Bro, what are you talking about, bro? Vinnie Roo created the Attitude era, bro. Look at the numbahs, bro.

[@ratskate9951]

Smark.

[@josephmiller9424]

And in think they need to have some characters like Russians and so on and yes fans know but they want it like why do we go to the movies what we think thors really no we know that's why they need to go old school

[@dominickrusso8363]

Success has many fathers and failure has none that phrase was never so true then in the world of professional wrestling. When WCW did this and you guys were one of the biggest ratings draws on TV everyone being interviewed yeah that was my idea. When WCW did this and your ratings were really low and WCW was losing millions who's idea was that everyone being interviewed it was Eric I wasn't allowed to suggest anything lol

[@pumpkinsdontcry]

ATM Eric. Fine example of failing upwards.

[@James-th7wb]

Eric Bischoff is a Ken doll who falsified his resume to get the job at WCW. Good hair but bad guy.

[@gregghalecki4624]

What a load of crap. Just some dirt sheet type with an axe to grind against Bischoff because that's what all the cool kids do.

[@JaskiratSGrewal]

Bischoff was a bum. Biggest loser idiot in wrestling

[@blue_diamond_gem]

Nobody trusted Russo, no shiet lol

[@sabinpaul2395]

Is Russo really a legend though?😂

[@TheHannibalTV]

yes

[@sabinpaul2395]

@@TheHannibalTV he had success, but a legend??😬

[@sabinpaul2395]

Maybe your next compilation should feature Legendary Greatest Wrestler ever Beaver Cleavage, or maybe World's Greatest Manager Judy Bagwell

[@jimmyjaymezc101]

Vince Russo is the Bro Grandpa aka the Bro-Pa or the Grand-Bro