Eric Bischoff discusses Bill Dundee's absence from WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Eric Bischoff speculates on why the late Bill Dundee was never signed by WWE. He believes Dundee's height and physicality may have conflicted with Vince McMahon's preferences for larger wrestlers. Bischoff also questions why WWE did not utilize Dundee's expertise backstage, especially given his experience in the UK wrestling market. A few years before his death, Dundee mentioned WWE's interest in a backstage role, which he declined due to a potential conflict with The Undertaker. Dundee passed away earlier this month at the age of 82, and WWE honored him following his death.
- •Eric Bischoff comments on Bill Dundee's wrestling career.
- •Dundee was known as 'Superstar' in Memphis wrestling.
- •Bischoff highlights WWE's preference for larger wrestlers.
- •Dundee believed a conflict with The Undertaker affected his opportunities.
- •WWE paid tribute to Dundee after his passing at age 82.
- 6:14 PMWrestling Inc — Eric Bischoff Believes He Knows Why Bill Dundee Never Wrestled In WWE
"Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff theorizes why the late Bill Dundee never wrestled nor received a backstage offer from WWE.
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