Eric Bischoff credits Ted Turner for WWE's evolution
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Eric Bischoff stated that WWE as it is known today would not exist without Ted Turner. In an interview with Complex, Bischoff discussed Turner's pivotal role in keeping WCW alive during financial hardships in the 90s. He emphasized that Turner's decision to greenlight WCW Monday Nitro in 1995 allowed for the introduction of pro wrestling to a new audience, subsequently pushing WWE to evolve during the Attitude Era. Bischoff maintained that this shift was instrumental in transforming the wrestling industry.
- •Eric Bischoff highlights Ted Turner's influence on modern WWE.
- •Bischoff discussed Turner's commitment during WCW's financial struggles.
- •Turner's support allowed WCW Monday Nitro to launch in 1995.
- •Bischoff believes Turner changed the wrestling significantly.
- •The interview with Complex took place after Turner's recent passing.
- 7:00 PMWrestling Inc — Eric Bischoff: WWE As We Know It Today Wouldn't Exist Without Ted Turner
"Eric Bischoff declares that WWE, as fans know it today, wouldn't exist without Ted Turner and his decision to greenlight WCW Monday Nitro in 1995
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