WARNING: We have detected your browser is out of date. For both performance, security and a better web experience you should keep up to date to avoid viruses, malware, hijacking and stay on top of compatibility features.
 
RSS Feed

 

   

 

FOX Would’ve Preferred Paul Heyman Over Eric Bischoff To Lead SmackDown

Posted By: WrestlingNewsSource.com on Jun 27, 2019

FOX Would’ve Preferred Paul Heyman Over Eric Bischoff To Lead SmackDown

Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Live is reporting that the appointment of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff as Executive Directors for Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live respectively didn't just catch fans and wrestlers off guard, it also surprised FOX.

Meltzer noted that FOX was totally unaware of this major change and had they had been kept in the loop on the changes they would have preferred Heyman in control of SmackDown instead of Bischoff. 

SmackDown is set to move to FOX in the fall and while details are still emerging it is likely Heyman was given the flagship brand because he has overseen SmackDown before and is being rewarded for his time with the company with control of the flagship brand.

Bischoff in charge of SmackDown would be viewed as the less controversial move given the history between WWE and WCW, also WWE is reportedly keen to tap into Bischoff's experience with television networks for their big move to FOX.

Both are expected to begin their roles imminently.

Source: Wrestling Observer Live
Tags: #wwe #paul heyman #eric bischoff

âš¡ Explore WNS


Jump To Comments

Popular Tags

Popular Articles

Share Article

Follow WNS

 

 Follow us on X @WNSource 

 Follow us on Instagram & THREADS

 LIKE us on Facebook 

 

âš¡ News tip? Email ben@wrestlingnewssource.com 

 

https://wrestlr.me/58181/  
Adding comments is disabled due to age of article.
 

© 2006-2024 wrestlingnewssource.com

All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos, video, likeness and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Π