Eric Bischoff

Wrestling manager, producer, and promoter

Eric Bischoff - Wrestling manager, producer, and promoter
Born

May 27th, 1955
70 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1955, this individual rose to prominence in the professional wrestling industry, serving as an executive producer and on-screen character. Played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during the 1990s. Their innovative approaches to television production and marketing strategies contributed to WCW's significant ratings victories over rival WWF at the height of the Monday Night Wars.

Led WCW to unprecedented television ratings

Created the Monday Nitro television series

Introduced innovative concepts like the New World Order (nWo)

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