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Eric Bischoff is enthusiastic about the WWE creative direction under Paul “Triple H” Levesque, feels Tony Khan books like a 14 year-old, says AEW is not competition to WWE, looks back on nearly hitting rock bottom

August 17, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Glacier on how much WCW spent to bring his act to life, who introduced hm to Eric Bischoff, how WWE Network helped his legacy, the creation of several WCW characters

August 10, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Guy Evans on Eric Bischoff and working on his new book “Grateful”, the success of his WCW Nitro book, the WCW sale to WWE

August 3, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Scott Hudson on getting his job in WCW, working with Bobby Heenan, working for Eric Bischoff, the car ride with Tony Schiavone after the final edition of WCW Nitro

June 28, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

MISC News

Mike Tyson taking part in The Roast of Ric Flair

June 14, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Vince Russo looks back on WCW politics, working with Brad Siegel and Eric Bischoff, The New Blood vs Millionaires Club

June 1, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Bob Mould on joining the WCW creative team, pitching ideas to Hulk Hogan, the dynamic between Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, leaving the company

May 27, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Vince Russo on the drama leading into Bash at the Beach 2000, the scathing promo he cut on Hulk Hogan, issues behind the scenes with Eric Bischoff

May 10, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Lash LeRoux on how EA Sports helped him get a WCW contract, his relationships with Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, a memorable match with Rick Steiner

April 22, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Maxx Payne on his documentary with WWE behind the scenes footage, what happened when Brian Knobbs was injured during a match, why musician Steve Miller backed out of plans to appear with him in the WWF

February 9, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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01/21 Powell’s WWE Friday Night Smackdown audio review: Seth Rollins vs. The Usos in a non-title match with Royal Rumble ramifications, Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Naomi in a non-title match, Sheamus vs. Ricochet, Aliyah vs. Natalya, The Viking Raiders vs. Los Lotharios

January 21, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

David Crockett on Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes, how his relationship with his brother was strained after his brother sold the company to Ted Turner, who encouraged him to sign off on the deal, helping Eric Bischoff once he took over WCW

January 7, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Charlie Norris recalls suing WCW when Eric Bischoff wouldn’t honor his contract, says Vader wasn’t as good as the thought he was, recalls Nailz attacking Vince McMahon

December 26, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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12/13 Dot Net Q&A Audio (NSFW): Jason Powell answers your pro wrestling and non-wrestling questions

December 13, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Tony Mamaluke on his runs in WCW, ROH, ECW, and WWE, why he feels he and Sal Rinauro became ROH Tag Team Champions prematurely, being fired by WCW due to suffering multiple concussions, his friendship with Chris Kanyon

December 6, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

AEW News

Eric Bischoff on what WWE needs to change, his relationship with AEW President Tony Khan, which wrestlers were going to be part of WCW had he been able to lead an acquisition of the company

December 2, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

AEW News

Eric Bischoff on whether AEW Dynamite should change nights to compete with WWE Raw or Smackdown, whether he’s bothered that the NWO doesn’t get credit for WWE responding with the Attitude Era, comments on storytelling

May 17, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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03/18 Dot Net Weekly audio show: WrestleMania seating plans and the current build, Eric Bischoff to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, WWE Fastlane predictions, NXT and AEW Dynamite television talk

March 18, 2021

By Jason Powell (@prowrestlingnet) and Jake…

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Eric Bischoff to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

March 18, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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10/21 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 132): Gary Juster on his lengthy promoting career, his current role in ROH, his unique connection to Ric Flair, his new podcast, and more

October 21, 2020

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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08/08 Best of the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell: Eric Bischoff on whether there are similarities between Verne Gagne’s booking during the AWA’s dying days and Vince McMahon’s WWE booking today, AEW, a Turner network shakeup, and more

August 8, 2020

By Jason Powell, Prowrestling.net Editor…

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08/06 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 121): Jake Barnett co-hosts the Dot Net Weekly combo show on Raw Underground, The Rock’s group buying the XFL, Marty Jannetty story, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV, and more

August 6, 2020

By Jason Powell (@prowrestlingnet) and Jake…

Interview Highlights

Sam Greco looks back on transitioning from K-1 to pro wrestling, signing with WCW, training at the WCW Power Plant, why he didn’t end up wrestling on WCW TV

July 6, 2020

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Sonny Onoo recalls starting with WCW and why NJPW officials were upset with the company, transitioning to an on-air role, his departure from the company and issues with Vince Russo

April 27, 2020

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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AEW Battle of the Belts IV listed as airing after AEW Rampage September 27, 2022

AEW Dark preview: The lineup for tonight’s online show (no spoilers) September 27, 2022

NXT TV preview: The full list of matches for tonight’s show (no spoilers) September 27, 2022

9/26 AEW Dark Elevation results: Ortiz vs. Serpentico, Skye Blue and Capt. Shawn Dean vs. Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford September 27, 2022

WWE Extreme Rules lineup: The latest card for the gimmick match filled show September 27, 2022

09/26 Powell’s WWE Raw audio review: Matt Riddle vs. Damian Priest, AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano vs. Chad Gable and Otis, Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky in a non-title match, Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins, Candice LeRae vs. Nikki ASH September 26, 2022

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Eric Bischoff is enthusiastic about the WWE creative direction under Paul “Triple H” Levesque, feels Tony Khan books like a 14 year-old, says AEW is not competition to WWE, looks back on nearly hitting rock bottom

Glacier on how much WCW spent to bring his act to life, who introduced hm to Eric Bischoff, how WWE Network helped his legacy, the creation of several WCW characters

Guy Evans on Eric Bischoff and working on his new book “Grateful”, the success of his WCW Nitro book, the WCW sale to WWE

Scott Hudson on getting his job in WCW, working with Bobby Heenan, working for Eric Bischoff, the car ride with Tony Schiavone after the final edition of WCW Nitro

Mike Tyson taking part in The Roast of Ric Flair

Vince Russo looks back on WCW politics, working with Brad Siegel and Eric Bischoff, The New Blood vs Millionaires Club

Bob Mould on joining the WCW creative team, pitching ideas to Hulk Hogan, the dynamic between Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, leaving the company

Vince Russo on the drama leading into Bash at the Beach 2000, the scathing promo he cut on Hulk Hogan, issues behind the scenes with Eric Bischoff

Lash LeRoux on how EA Sports helped him get a WCW contract, his relationships with Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo, a memorable match with Rick Steiner

Maxx Payne on his documentary with WWE behind the scenes footage, what happened when Brian Knobbs was injured during a match, why musician Steve Miller backed out of plans to appear with him in the WWF

01/21 Powell’s WWE Friday Night Smackdown audio review: Seth Rollins vs. The Usos in a non-title match with Royal Rumble ramifications, Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Naomi in a non-title match, Sheamus vs. Ricochet, Aliyah vs. Natalya, The Viking Raiders vs. Los Lotharios

David Crockett on Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes, how his relationship with his brother was strained after his brother sold the company to Ted Turner, who encouraged him to sign off on the deal, helping Eric Bischoff once he took over WCW

Charlie Norris recalls suing WCW when Eric Bischoff wouldn’t honor his contract, says Vader wasn’t as good as the thought he was, recalls Nailz attacking Vince McMahon

12/13 Dot Net Q&A Audio (NSFW): Jason Powell answers your pro wrestling and non-wrestling questions

Tony Mamaluke on his runs in WCW, ROH, ECW, and WWE, why he feels he and Sal Rinauro became ROH Tag Team Champions prematurely, being fired by WCW due to suffering multiple concussions, his friendship with Chris Kanyon

Eric Bischoff on what WWE needs to change, his relationship with AEW President Tony Khan, which wrestlers were going to be part of WCW had he been able to lead an acquisition of the company

Eric Bischoff on whether AEW Dynamite should change nights to compete with WWE Raw or Smackdown, whether he’s bothered that the NWO doesn’t get credit for WWE responding with the Attitude Era, comments on storytelling

03/18 Dot Net Weekly audio show: WrestleMania seating plans and the current build, Eric Bischoff to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, WWE Fastlane predictions, NXT and AEW Dynamite television talk

Eric Bischoff to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

10/21 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 132): Gary Juster on his lengthy promoting career, his current role in ROH, his unique connection to Ric Flair, his new podcast, and more

08/08 Best of the Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell: Eric Bischoff on whether there are similarities between Verne Gagne’s booking during the AWA’s dying days and Vince McMahon’s WWE booking today, AEW, a Turner network shakeup, and more

08/06 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 121): Jake Barnett co-hosts the Dot Net Weekly combo show on Raw Underground, The Rock’s group buying the XFL, Marty Jannetty story, AEW Dynamite and NXT TV, and more

Sam Greco looks back on transitioning from K-1 to pro wrestling, signing with WCW, training at the WCW Power Plant, why he didn’t end up wrestling on WCW TV

Sonny Onoo recalls starting with WCW and why NJPW officials were upset with the company, transitioning to an on-air role, his departure from the company and issues with Vince Russo