Eric Bischoff Unloads on Vince Russo for Saying He’s a Better Champion Than CM Punk

TLDR

Eric Bischoff harshly criticized Vince Russo on the February 7, 2026 episode of 83 Weeks after Russo claimed he would make a better champion than CM Punk during a January 29 JCW promo. Bischoff called Russo "delusional" and said Russo is "in love with the sound of his own voice," arguing that Russo's belief he should be on television demonstrates his lack of understanding about producing good TV. Russo's comments about CM Punk came when he introduced JCW's new Lunacy Heavyweight Title and suggested himself as the company's new top champion.