Episode 80: Halloween Havoc '97

Published: Oct. 28, 2019, 9:15 a.m.

b'On this week\'s 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, Eric and Conrad discuss one of the biggest cards in WCW history, HALLOWEEN HAVOC \'97! With a main event of Hollywood Hogan vs. Roddy Piper in a cage, and in the midst of the Sting vs. NWO angle, there was sure to be a ton of eyeballs on this show! Also taking place that night, Randy Savage and DDP continued their feud of the year in a "Death Match," Lex Luger wrestled Scott Hall with Larry Zbyszko as special guest referee, and Curt Hennig defended the US title against the man he betrayed at Fall Brawl, Ric Flair! PLUS, hear all about Disco Inferno vs. Jacqueline and how WCW got there, Alex Wright vs. Mongo McMichael, Chris Jericho vs. Gedo, AND one of the greatest matches of all time, Eddy Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio Jr., Cruiserweight title vs. Rey\'s mask! All this, along with all the news and notes from the time period, including Jeff Jarrett leaving WCW, was Todd Pettengill ever considered as an on air talent by Eric, and so much more!\\nSupport us on Patreon for even more content from Eric & Conrad for just $9! Patreon.com/83Weeks\\xa0\\nSee Bruce & Eric in a Monday Night War Debate and Eric take on the author of the Death of WCW Book, plus 20 other live events starting at just $4.99 at\\xa0fite.tv/starrcast\\xa0\\xa0\\nBuy a shirt and get a call from Eric:\\xa0www.EricBischoff.com\\xa0\\xa0Find tons of new merch at BoxOfGimmicks.com\\xa0\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'