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It's 2025, and Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan still can't shake the wrestling itch. Bischoff has never really left the business, just changed roles. In recent years, he had a brief stint as the executive producer of SmackDown and has had decent success with his "83 Weeks" podcast.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / April 30

Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff Launch Real American Freestyle Wrestling League

New York, NY (April 30, 2025) – Real American Freestyle, a new unscripted freestyle wrestling league, launched today, aiming to professionalize the sport and provide a platform for the world’s best wrestlers to compete in front of millions of fans.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 30

Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff Announce Real American Freestyle Wrestling, Reveal 'Third Man'

Wrestling fans didn't have to wait long to find out what Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's new project is, or to find out the identity of the mysterious “third man” joining their latest venture.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / April 30

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff Reveal Third Man of New Wrestling Venture

It’s been almost 20 years since Hulk Hogan debuted in WCW at Bash at the Beach to be the third man of the New World Order (nWo) with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, but on Wednesday, the WWE Hall of Famer announced his third man to join him and Eric Bischoff in their new wrestling venture.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 30

Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff announce Real American Freestyle Wrestling

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are entering the world of professional freestyle wrestling. Earlier this week, the pair teased a new project and a mysterious “third man” who would be involved.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 28

Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff Announce New Project In Cryptic Video, Tease A 'Third Man'

Hogan and Bischoff hint at wrestling return with mysterious "third man" in cryptic video. Speculation arises about the identity of the "third man," possibly Vince McMahon or a new podcast.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 17

AEW Dynamite Outlives WCW Monday Nitro

AEW has surpassed WCW's Monday Nitro by airing their 289th episode of Dynamite tonight. AEW has made the milestone a special "Spring BreakThru" event. AEW founder Tony Khan, former champ MJF, and Eric Bischoff celebrated the milestone.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 16

Eric Bischoff Comments On Tony Khan And AEW Surpassing WCW Nitro

AEW Dynamite is set to surpass WCW Nitro on Wednesday, as it holds its 289th episode on TBS and TNT. AEW Dynamite: Spring Break Thru will see Athena battle hometown hero Mercedes Moné in the Women's Owen Hart Cup bracket, while Konosuke Takeshita will take on Will Ospreay in a men's semifinal match.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / March 23

WCW Road Wild: How Eric Bischoff's Vanity Project Was A Disaster From Start To Finish

In 1996, WCW became the hottest wrestling promotion in the world, overtaking WWE due to Ted Turner signing Vince McMahon's biggest stars. This led to Hulk Hogan turning heel and forming the nWo with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall at that July's Bash at the Beach pay-per-view.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 11

Eric Bischoff Predicts Whether The Rock Will Participate In WrestleMania 41

Eric Bischoff says he sees The Rock participating in WrestleMania 41 in some capacity. Why? Because he owns so much TKO Group stock. During his 83 Weeks podcast with Conrad Thompson, Bischoff spoke about this week's episode of WWE Raw on Netflix, what The Rock did, and then predicted that Rock would in fact be on WrestleMania in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / December 8

Tony Khan finally claps back at Eric Bischoff

Eric Bischoff has been a vocal opponent of AEW for years. Now, AEW's president is clapping back.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 7

The Latest: Ryan Nemeth filed complaint against CM Punk, Tony Khan responds to Eric Bischoff

Welcome to another episode of The Latest with Denise Salcedo breaking down the biggest wrestling news headlines of the week so far. TOPICS: –Tony Khan

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 7

Tony Khan on Eric Bischoff: ‘I don’t really care what he says’

Tony Khan doesn’t care what Eric Bischoff says. Bischoff was a guest on The Ariel Helwani Show this week ahead of his appearances at WWE NXT on Tuesday and MLW One Shot on Thursday.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 2

Eric Bischoff Slams AEW And Makes Prediction About Its Future

All Elite Wrestling is for the 'sickos' and no one else, at least according to Eric Bischoff. The former President of WCW has long been a harsh critic of Tony Khan's company and did not hold back his opinions Monday on the current state of AEW during an appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 27

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff Set To Appear On NXT

He’s coming back, and he’s better than ever. During yesterday’s episode of NXT, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff announced he would be appearing at the December 3rd episode of NXT.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 26

X-Pac and Eric Bischoff to appear on next week’s WWE NXT

A pair of WWE Hall of Famers will appear on the December 3 NXT TV. Sean “X-Pac” Waltman and Eric Bischoff are set for special appearances on the Tuesday, December 3 episode as announced during this week’s show.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / November 16

WWE Hall-Of-Famer Eric Bischoff Reveals If MLW Role Will Continue After December 5th 'One-Shot' Event

Legendary figure and fixture of the business Eric Bischoff hasn’t been involved in any storylines or with either major company – AEW and WWE – in any capacity in quite a while.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 2

Eric Bischoff takes another shot at Tony Khan's booking for AEW

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / July 13

Eric Bischoff pinpoints AEW's biggest flaw

In the latest episode of "Wise Choices," Bischoff took aim at AEW's dwindling attendance numbers and TV ratings.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2024

Eric Bischoff continues to bash AEW's Tony Khan

Erick Bischoff is becoming known for his disdain toward AEW owner Tony Khan. Every week, the WWE Hall of Famer goes on record with a new complaint about Khan and his company's on-air product.

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Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / April 29, 2024