Eric Bischoff criticizes Ricochet’s AEW claims and reflects on WWE career

Eric Bischoff has addressed recent social media activity by wrestler Ricochet, who claimed that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is the greatest wrestling company because it answers only to its fans. Speaking on the ‘83 Weeks’ podcast with Conrad Thompson, Bischoff criticized the remarks, arguing they lack supporting data such as ratings or attendance figures. He suggested that such unsubstantiated claims damage the credibility of both the athlete and the promotion.

In a separate reflection on his career, Bischoff also discussed his experience with WWE’s ‘What?’ chants during the early 2000s. He noted the difficulty of managing crowd disruptions while serving as an authority figure, observing that the phenomenon demonstrated the growing influence of live audiences over television broadcasts.