Eric Bischoff

Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan) is a performer for World Wrestling Entertainment. He is best remembered though for being the former president of World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

Championships/Awards

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Bischoff the most influential person in wrestling for both 1996 and 1997, beating out Ted Turner, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, and Paul Heyman.
• In 1990, Bischoff was given an honorary award by the MA Karate Corp. In the late 70s, Bischoff competed in ISKA welterweight tournament kickboxing and holds two first degree black belts in Judo and Karate. It was during this time Eric met his good friend and former WCW personality, Sonny Onoo.
• According to official WCW history, Bischoff defeated Vince McMahon via count-out at Slamboree 1998. Bischoff challenged McMahon to show up and fight him at the WCW PPV, but McMahon declined. Years later, on a February 2004 edition of Raw is War, the two fought to a no-contest.
• Even though Bischoff is not a wrestler, he won the WCW Hardcore Championship on June 5, 2000 from Terry Funk with help from Funk's enemies. He gave the title to Big Vito and Johnny Stamboli two days later.
• Eric was part of two Pro Wrestling Illustrated Awards for Feud of the Year. In 1996, the feud that won was Bischoff vs. Vince McMahon and the 2002 winner was Bischoff vs. Stephanie McMahon.