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Since the beginning of that show they called Nitro there has always been talk amongst wrestling fans about that guy Eric Bischoff. His character on television has always been manipulative, sly and fiendish, yet what do we really know about the real Bischoff? Well his newly World Wrestling Entertainment published book Controversy Creates Cash spends much of its time trying to solve that mystery.
An interesting read to say the least, Bischoff tells about his time atop World Championship Wrestling and how he brought it to soaring heights only to go down in a sonic firestorm. At the beginning he states that “wrestling books are usually self-serving†and that he wasn’t interested in that. To be fair he does his best to tell you what went on backstage at WCW without putting the blame on many individuals, well he tries at least. Yet to me it all seems like Bischoff is trying to claim his own place in wrestling history by placing everything in a positive light for himself. However it IS a wrestling book after all and once you get past that fact you might come to find the book an interesting read for fans of all nature.
Doing his best to be as truthful as possible about the business, which he has so profoundly impacted. For fans that really enjoy the “insider†point of view the book offers a lot great behind the scenes looks at some pretty memorable moments in wrestling history. Although some may be disappointed by his soft stance against the likes of Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair, Bischoff takes of the gloves and dishes out some pretty harsh words to Jesse Ventura, Vince Russo (if you believe Bischoff be scared for TNA), including the statement that “Paul Heyman is so full of shit he believes his own liesâ€ÂÂÂ. And if that’s not enough for you, he spends plenty of time putting down websites like this one, even getting as bold as to say their ruining the business.
If you were a fan of WCW, the new world order, or just curious as to what the big E has to say about his time in the business, than this book is defiantly worth a glance. Business-wise this is probably the best look on how things are managed and run in the car crash of a business coming from a guy who has certainly been there, and seen it all. If ever even given a thought as to how to run successful wrestling companies pick this book up, as Bischoff’s insight cannot be ignored.
At the end of the day maybe Eric Bischoff isn’t the menacing dictator that we all thought him to be. Perhaps he’s just a wrestling fan from Detroit who has an outstanding sense for the business. Could it be that he is just a simple guy who’s tried to create the most entertaining television that he possibly can. Then again, I could be way off, so all I can say is get yourself a copy and decide for yourself. Sure controversy does create cash, but does it truly create interest? You just read my review didn’t you?
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