Eric Bischoff just set wrestling Twitter on fire — and it all stems from the fallout surrounding Brody King and the “F*** ICE” chant controversy.
During a recent 83 Weeks segment, Bischoff unloaded on Dave Meltzer while discussing the reporting confusion tied to King’s television status. What started as a debate over backstage sourcing quickly turned into a viral moment, with Bischoff taking direct aim at Meltzer’s credibility.
And he did not hold back. As speculation swirled about where Meltzer’s information came from regarding the Brody King situation, Bischoff questioned why anyone at a high level would even entertain him as a serious source.
“I can’t imagine for the life of me why in the name of [expletive] Dwayne Johnson would ever spend a minute talking to Dave Meltzer unless it was to [expletive] with him and because it’s so easy to play him because he is a mark.”
That quote alone exploded online. Bischoff then drilled into the word “mark,” making it clear he meant it as a defining trait.
“He may hate that word. He hates it because it defines him and he hates being called one, but that’s what he is.”
From there, the rant escalated. Bischoff accused Meltzer of projecting authority rather than having it — arguing that the longtime journalist is skilled at sounding informed without actually being inside the room.
“He’s a very insecure individual that is desperate to convince people that he knows things about the wrestling industry that he absolutely has zero clue of.”
“He’s very good at convincing people that know less than him that he knows things because he is intelligent enough to read the trades and have conversations with people who like to chat about wrestling and he can put together a sentence that sounds like somebody that knows a little bit about the wrestling business — not because he does, but because he knows how to sound like he does.”
The comments didn’t just trend — they divided the wrestling world instantly. Bischoff also floated a theory about Meltzer’s sources, suggesting any insider feeding him information is likely low-level and vulnerable to getting caught. Then came the line that really sent shockwaves across social media:
“If Dave has a contact — and I believe he probably does — it is low level.”
“I am aware of interns in the past who have been caught communicating things that they should not have communicated to people like Dave.”
“Everybody knew they could use Dave because they knew he was so easy. He’s the definition of a useful [expletive] idiot.”
That phrase became a trending clip within hours. Supporters of Bischoff praised him for saying what others won’t. Defenders of Meltzer pushed back hard, pointing to his decades covering the business and his historical influence on wrestling journalism. Meanwhile, neutral fans grabbed popcorn and watched the chaos unfold in real time.
What started as a conversation about Brody King’s TV status has now morphed into another chapter in the long-running Eric Bischoff vs. Dave Meltzer saga — and judging by the online reaction, this one isn’t cooling off anytime soon.
Was Bischoff exposing flaws in wrestling media, or did he go too far? Sound off in the comments and let us know where you stand.
