Eric Bischoff Slams Tony Khan And Labels AEW An “Abject F***ing Failure”

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff didn’t mince words when sharing his opinions on AEW, its owner Tony Khan, and wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.

During an episode of his 83 Weeks podcast, Eric Bischoff took aim at AEW’s struggles with maintaining a stable television audience, calling the company’s current trajectory a failure and accusing Khan and Meltzer of spinning the narrative to downplay its challenges.

It’s a joke like everything else that comes out of AEW and especially Tony Khan’s mouth, you can’t take it seriously. I don’t know between him and Dave Meltzer I don’t think we’ve seen goalposts being moved as frequently and as far as these two clowns continue to try to move the goalposts to make AEW look like something other than an abject f***ing failure.

Bischoff’s comments reflect his ongoing scepticism regarding AEW’s long-term success and the strategies of its leadership. While AEW has earned praise for delivering high-profile events and cultivating a passionate fanbase, its weekly television ratings have faced scrutiny for inconsistent performance. Critics argue this raises questions about the company’s ability to sustain growth over time.

What Did Eric Bischoff Say About His WWE Contract Status?

Eric Bischoff addressed his contract status with WWE and revealed that he actually has no contract in place with the company and he isn’t signed to a Legends deal nor does he even have a handshake deal with them. He said that despite his recent appearance on an episode of NXT if another promotion offered him a lucrative deal he would jump at the offer.

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