Eric Bischoff Discusses WWE’s Evolution with Bad Blood Hell in a Cell Match

The standout match from WWE Bad Blood was undoubtedly the Hell in a Cell clash between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk. The intense battle, which left Punk visibly injured on “WWE Raw” and McIntyre requiring 16 staples to close a wound, has been the talk of the wrestling world.

Former WCW executive Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on the match during his review of the event on his “83 Weeks” podcast. Although Bischoff admitted that the match started slow for him, he was completely engrossed by the end, especially when Punk’s hand was raised in victory. Bischoff praised the match for its storytelling and build-up, highlighting how well the drama unfolded.

“Drew is unbelievable,” Bischoff remarked. “The drama, the pacing—it just allowed you to really feel what he was feeling, or at least what he was portraying. He did it so effectively that you get completely absorbed in the drama. People often talk about storytelling in wrestling, but I’ve come to realize, especially with social media, that ‘story’ means a million different things to different people. But in this case, it was all about the emotion. You could sum it all up with that one word: emotion.”

Bischoff was particularly excited about how WWE is evolving its presentation. He compared the production quality to that of a high-level movie, referencing filmmaker Steven Spielberg to illustrate his point. He emphasized how this match, and its ability to evoke such strong emotions, represents a shift in how wrestling is presented to fans.

The use of blood in the match also impressed Bischoff, noting how the wrestlers “gigged” at the perfect moments, making the blood feel natural and integral to the match’s drama. He continued to praise WWE’s production quality, likening the entire experience to a cinematic spectacle. Bischoff also pointed out the impressive video package featuring Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan to promote Morgan’s title match, another example of WWE pushing towards a more film-like approach.

“When you start seeing film-level production in wrestling, you know you’re knocking on the door of something entirely new,” Bischoff said, further emphasizing WWE’s commitment to raising the bar in how they deliver their product to audiences.

This Hell in a Cell match between McIntyre and Punk, in Bischoff’s eyes, wasn’t just a great match but a glimpse into WWE’s future, where the boundaries between wrestling and cinematic storytelling continue to blur, leading to a new level of entertainment.

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