1994 was a huge year for World Championship Wrestling. Eric Bischoff applied for the job of Executive Producer once Bill Watts had left the company the previous year. Securing the post ahead of Tony Schiavone, Bischoff had one clear goal in mind, for WCW to turn a profit for the first time in the promotion's history. '94 would be the year that happened, although the figure was relatively modest compared to what would come later. Streamlining the way WCW produced television and cost-cutting wherever he could, Bischoff was remarkably prudent. The process was not an overnight thing, and the man's methods were met with severe resistance from all and sundry who had been with the company for years. However, nobody could argue with success. For Bischoff, making WCW a viable, money-making business was paramount. That's the main crux of his conversation with Sean Oliver recently for Kayfabe Commentaries. The discussion is entitled, 'The History Of WCW - 1994 - As Told By Eric Bischoff'. Going in-depth on the entire year, Bischoff is extremely candid when talking about what happened in that 12 month period. During the shoot interview, the former boss of WCW reveals some very interesting things. For example, which current higher-up in WWE did Bischoff inform they needed to pay for their own travel? Which WWE Hall Of Famer was causing legal headaches for WCW?
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
