VIP AUDIO 6/30 – Torch Talk w/Eric Bischoff 2009 (pt. 2 of 2): Controversial relationships with Austin, Flair, Russo, blunt opinion on Dunn, the WCW decision he’d most take back, all-time top five wrestlers he’d draft, Billy & Chuck wedding (195 min)

July 1, 2019

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SHOW SUMMARY: This special Torch Talk Flashback features part two of Wade Keller’s 2009 interview with Eric Bischoff, who as of this posting was just named Executive Director of WWE Smackdown starting this coming week. This three hour interview session includes these topics, among many others:

Getting punched by Ric Flair backstage
His explanation for his volatile relationship with Ric Flair over the years
His defense of firing Steve Austin from WCW
His blunt thoughts on Kevin Dunn, whom he called a “world class jackass”
More insights and observations about Vince McMahon
His thoughts on Paul Heyman
Funny stories about his friendship with DDP
His relationship with Vince Russo
His single-word description to characterize Russo’s booking
His thoughts on TNA’s attempt to pick up where WCW left off
The influence of UFC on pro wrestling
His view on the importance of babyfaces and heels
Does he feel any responsibility for so many deaths and broken lives from WCW’s roster
Doing business with Hulk Hogan
Did he really mow Verne Gagne’s lawn
His opinion on Greg Gagne
One WCW decision he most wishes he could take back
Create his all-time dream roster of a top five stars to build around
His thoughts on Chris Jericho
Did any celebrities let him down during the Nitro era
Thoughts on Dennis Rodman
Which wrestler he’d most like to see kick another’s ass
His thoughts on pro wrestling coverage in newsletters
Did he talk to Dave Meltzer on a regular basis and run ideas by him
His role in the Billy & Chuck wedding