Eric Bischoff (Must-Read): Rodman To TNA, TNA's Future, More

Eric Bischoff has answered another batch of fan questions on his Facebook page. Some highlights:

Are rumors about Hulk Hogan turning heel on March 8th true ? "If I told you it wouldn't be any fun to watch would it?"

Orlando Jordan's character being "toned down" at recent tapings and will the character continue ? "Lets just say that with a controversial new character development, "less is more"."

If PPV buyrates are up since he and Hogan came in ? "I have heard that PPV's are up, but I don't have specifics."

Thoughts on "The Wrestler" and its portrayal of the wrestling business ? "I thought the movie was pretty good. It did portray some parts of the business accurately. I did not enjoy the end of the movie however. It was anti-climactic for me."

Whether Hogan turned down the main role in the movie ? "Hogan DID turn down the role. It was offered to him by one of my agents at William Morris
Agency when they repped my company."

Thoughts of Tony Schiavone as a PBP guy ? "He was decent at one time...but really lost his passion in the early mid-nineties."

Bringing him to TNA ? "Don't see it...but never say never!"

Whether Dennis Rodman will show up in TNA ? "Nope. My liver couldn't survive it."

Whether Tiger Woods will show up in TNA ? "My marriage wouldn't survive!"

Making Vince Russo an on-screen character ? "Never say Never!"

What if WCW had purchased WWF instead ? "I would have tried to keep it as intact and autonomous as possible in order to maximize the inter-promotional feuds that could have developed."

His routine and preparation for a TV taping ? "Week or two of writing with the team, arrive the day before production. Production meeting at noon, agents meeting at 1, a brief lunch and then pre-tapes until around 6 when the taping starts. Finish any pre-tapes that need to be finished and then head back to the hotel for some serious bonding, Get up around 8, and start all over again."

Was Meng as crazy as his on screen character ? "He had his moments. For the most part he was (and still is) one of the kindest and gentlest people you would ever want to meet. Unless you were a rude and disrespectful ass, in which case you would wish you were a world class track star."

Honky Tonk Man suing TNA and Bubba ? "HTM is a joke."

Is Jeremy Borash the Most Obnoxious person in wrestling? ? "Without a doubt!"

More Obnoxious than Honky Tonk Man? ? "Jeremy is obnoxious...HTM is a douche bag. I will take obnoxious any day!"

Would he still be in WWE right now if Vince was not an "ass" to him ? "Vince wasn't an "ass" to me. I enjoyed working at WWE and am grateful to this day for the opportunity. I really enjoyed my time there. It was just time to move on."

Which 3 people he would sign from WWE ? "Answered this on Bubba a few weeks ago: Randy Orton, John Cena and Chris Jericho"

On Invading RAW ? "That might be a little hard to do at the moment...but it would be fun!"

Will he be at the TNA houseshow in Hattiesburg in March ? "I may try. My schedule is very tight in March, but I would like to start going to some house shows soon!"

Why can't he play a "good guy" boss for once ? "Because I really am an evil prick and not a good enough actor to pull off a different character!"

Funniest person and creative person backstage in TNA ? "Jay Lethal HANDS DOWN the funniest person Ive ever been around!"

How long will it take for TNA to get the same ratings as WWE ? "Not sure. Its going to take a lot of had work and a major commitment in many different levels. Time will tell."

Introducing a TV Title in TNA ? "IMO we need to make the belts we have more important before introducing new ones."

Working with old faces and new faces in TNA ? "Having a blast working with everyone!"

Taking more shots at WWE ? "Only when the moment hits me!!!"

Who was the best wrestler in WCW ? "Too hard to say. There were so many great ones who were great in different ways. Sting, Flair, Hogan, certainly had the most long term impact, but early Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit and Eddie was a highlight for me as a fan. And then there was Avalanche. Ok...just having fun!"