10 Deluded Wrestling Shoot Interview Revelations That Will Melt Your Brain

10. Eric Bischoff: Bullsh*t 4-4-4-4-Life

Former WCW Executive Vice President Eric Bischoff seems haunted by the very idea of discussing pro wrestling.

Observe him on the Good Enemies, Better Friends episode of Table For 3; eyelids drooping, face locked in a tired grimace, he asks "Do we have to hear [about the Monday Night War] again, and again, and again?", aware but also resentful of the fact that it is the only way he can profit from wrestling in 2018. He also freely admits to a hazy recollection of his time in it, which renders his choice to cover the in-depth minutiae as part of 83 Weeks either bizarre, or a sad last resort to capitalise on his run.

Bischoff has told so many lies, for so long, that he can no longer keep track of them. Visibly tired by the whole thing, he has also taken to lashing out when caught out.

At the height of the War, Easy E signed anybody even tangentially associated with the WWF's success to ensure that company's failure. Even Virgil. And yet, on 83 Weeks, Bischoff claims not to have offered Bret Hart a WCW contract in 1996. Even if you don't take Hart's word for it, and he disclosed this years and years before their renewed squabble, or the Wrestling Observer report, use common sense and logic to pierce Bischoff's narrative.

In response to that offer, McMahon made the 20-year counter offer that set into motion the events of the Montreal Screwjob. It all worked out for Vince in the end, clearly, but he did not enjoy the year-long headache that followed. Why would he feel the need for this drastic measure, without the impetus that was WCW's offer of more money for fewer dates?