This week’s episode of Bischoff on Wrestling features part two of Eric Bischoff’s three part interview series with former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan.
Some of Hulk and Eric’s comments have been transcribed below.
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On their memories of first being exposed to AJ Styles in TNA:
EB: You and I both came in to TNA and, I’ll speak for myself, I didn’t have a lot of first hand familiarity with any of the talent. For me, personally, AJ was one of the guys who had that “something-something”. How’d you feel about him when you first met him?
HH: He reminded me of a modern day Jack Brisco. He had a good look. Had a good build on him. Very athletic and he had that fire. The main thing was he knew how to sell. A lot of guys don’t get it. If you don’t know how to sell with your head up. If you don’t know how to sell and stay alive. If you don’t know how to sell and make it believable… you’re dead in the water. AJ Styles has it. Jeff Hardy has it. Stone Cold has it. A lot of guys have it. He had it times ten. I knew that when I saw him selling, right off the bat, I couldn’t wait to see when he was up. Man did he surprise me. He had fire. He over extended his moves. Just, what an athlete. I knew he was destined for greatness. I was just wondering the whole time, “Man, I wonder what Vince would do with him if he went to WWE?” I guess we are getting to find out now!
Eric starts the show by chatting about his upcoming live podcast event on September 25th with former WWE & WCW World Champion Goldberg before WWE Clash of The Champion in Indianapolis. (Tickets available at MarkOutMoments.com). The new web commercial that was just released tonight for the event:
This week’s “The Business of Professional Wrestling” segment features Eric discussing:
- Triple H’s return to the WWE helping Kevin Owens capture the WWE Universal Championship
- CM Punk’s chances in his fight this weekend at UFC 203 against Mickey Gall
- Punk’s decision not to cut “pro wrestling style promos” leading in to the fight
- Scott Hall’s recent relapse with alcohol and his public apology following the incident
- More…
Eric then airs the second part of his three part interview series with former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan. During this installment of the interview they discuss:
- Their experiences working with AJ Styles in TNA
- How difficult it was for Hulk to make the choice to turn heel in WCW
- What a John Cena heel turn would look like to Hulk
- Hulk’s fond memories of Pat Patterson ad why he thought he was one of the best “finish men”
- More…
Today’s show wraps up with Eric answering questions from fans that were submitted on Twitter using the hashtag #BischoffOnWrestling
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