Eric Bischoff Discusses the Decline in Fan Support for AEW

Eric Bischoff, the former President of WCW, raised concerns regarding the diminishing fan backing of AEW during a recent segment of “83 Weeks.” Drawing a parallel between the task of maintaining and building momentum, Bischoff cited WCW’s struggle with momentum loss in 1999 as a cautionary tale. He is of the opinion that AEW is currently grappling with a similar challenge in 2024, emphasizing the difficulty of regaining viewers’ interest once it wanes. Initially optimistic about AEW’s potential as a breath of fresh air amidst WWE’s creative stagnation, Bischoff now feels that the initial enthusiasm has waned according to recent observations. Additionally, AEW is contending with a drop in ratings attributed to the NBA Playoffs, with viewership holding steady at approximately 700,000 per episode.