Episode 444: Watered Down Championship

About this episode

On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson examine the biggest stories shaping professional wrestling's past, present and future. Eric explains how The Ultimate Fighter helped save the UFC and why WWE still misses Pat Patterson's brilliant approach to constructing unforgettable match finishes. The guys also debate whether too many championship changes diminish the importance of a world title, why Netflix wants and needs more WWE programming, and how WWE's growing relationship with Disney could become a massive money making machine. Plus, Eric says that if you like to bet, bet on Danhausen; the mystery surrounding WrestleMania's date continues; and the guys look back at the historic night the Monday Night War officially began. It's business, controversy and wrestling history, only on 83 Weeks!     THIS WEEKS SPONSORS DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code 83WEEKS spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code 83WEEKS. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. ULTRA - Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code 83WEEKS at http://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad BLUE