Episode 108: TNA Impact goes to Monday Nights (3-8-10)

On this episode of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, the guys discuss TNA's attempts to move their Impact show to Monday nights to compete with WWE's Monday Night Raw! Eric arrived with Hulk Hogan (and Jimmy Hart) in late 2009, and debuted on TNA television on Monday January 4th, 2010. Soon enough, the internal debate between the companies and their fans was about to finally play out: could TNA and their roster compete with the WWE on a level playing field? On March 8th, 2010, the "Monday Night Wars" would return. Opening and closing the show would be Hogan and Abyss vs. Ric Flair and AJ Styles. Finally making his TNA debut vs. Sting, would be former WWE and ECW champ Rob Van Dam, and also appearing on the show would be Jeff Jarrett, Sean Waltman, Eric Young, The Beautiful People, Beer Money Inc., Daniels and Kazarian, Mike Tenay, Taz and many more! But how did this all come to fruition? How did TNA finally lure Hogan into the fold? What were Eric's thoughts on and expectations for the company at that time? What did he think of the roster? How and why were talents like Jeff Hardy, Ken Anderson, Sean Morley, Lacey Von Erich, and even Bubba The Love Sponge brought on board? What were Eric's dealings with Dixie Carter and Panda Energy like, and so much more! Did you know you could be enjoying 83 Weeks days, even a week in advance on ADFreeShows.com? ADFreeShows.com is a SUPER Patreon page that brings all Conrad's podcasts under one roof, early and AD FREE! Not only do subscribers get the regular shows, they also have access to BONUS content you won't see or hear anywhere else! Join ADFreeShows.com for as low as $9 a month or choose a higher tier for more access to your favorite podcasts! You can enjoy this episode and other clips of 83 Weeks everyday on YouTube! Subscribe and turn on your notifications at www.83WeeksOnYouTube.com Let us help you save some money and get out of debt today over at www.SaveWithConrad.com If you want the world to hear about the exciting things your doing in your business then you need to advertise on 83 Weeks! We can help make a difference in your company today over at www.AdvertiseWithConrad.com We are always coming up with new hilarious t-shirt designs over at www.EricBischoff.com head over there now and check them out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices