Eric Bischoff Says WWE’s HLA Storyline Felt “Exploitative” and Made Him Uncomfortable

TLDR

Eric Bischoff criticized WWE's "HLA" (Hot Lesbian Action) storyline from his time as RAW General Manager, calling it "exploitative" and uncomfortable during a conversation with Inside The Ropes. Bischoff said the angle felt like "low-end entertainment" and compared it to "cheap heat" that required no creativity or talent, describing it as a shortcut designed to grab attention without strong storytelling. He admitted he was uncomfortable performing the segments at the time, viewing them as a creative low point rather than meaningful entertainment.