10 Things We Learned From Dark Side Of The Ring: Collision In Korea
7. What Eric Bischoff Was Told
So, mind you, did Eric Bischoff's.
Bisch, Norton, 2 Cold Scorpio and more recalled landing in North Korea and instantly being paired off into twos for the trip. Each mini group was assigned a handler who'd be with them 24/7, and they were told what was expected of them during their time in the country.
Eric lit up VICE's documentary with a chilling tale. He was told that he was only the seventh American to step foot in North Korea who hadn't been shot or captured. The WCW chief's face must've been a picture when officials pulled him aside to share that enchanting story.
They'd have been as well telling Bischoff, 'Hey, you're lucky to be alive - now play along or you won't be'. Eric and the WCW party had to lay flowers at the feet of a statue built to honour Kim II-sung, and they were forced to pretend that North Korea was the greatest nation they had ever visited.
Or else.