On the latest episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on WWE moving SmackDown to the USA Network, cutting back on house shows, and more.
When discussing SmackDown’s transition from FOX to USA Network, Bischoff said, “I was there for the premiere of SmackDown on FOX. That was a big deal, but this is equally as big. Because you want the audience to look at this as an opportunity, as an improvement, as a step up. It’s hard to do when you’re going from a platform like FOX to a cable outlet. But it can be done, and you make up for it in creative. You make it important. You do everything you can to attract attention.”
Bischoff also reflected on WWE’s decision to cut back on house shows, noting, “It’s really been going on for a while… There was a lot of conversation …
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