During a recent episode of his “83 Weeks” podcast, Eric Bischoff delivered a noteworthy analysis pertaining to the wrestling industry. In his discussion on effectively managing top-tier talents in WCW, including iconic figures like Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, and Goldberg, Bischoff underscored the importance of strategic exposure to prevent overexposure.
The esteemed veteran articulated that the ultimate litmus test for gauging an individual’s popularity hinges on their ability to captivate audiences through promos while abstaining from constant in-ring competition, thereby skillfully weaving a narrative around their character. He said,
“For someone to get over, I don’t, I can’t think of a better way to say it, or I would, but for someone to really increase their overall value to the company and get over with the audience #1… it takes a lot of time, not only in terms of a timeline, but in terms of television time. You know it. You can’t just go out there and have great matches and give somebody wins and call that getting a talent over… it has to be a story. It has to be a character. They’ve got to get enough mic time and be good at it.”
