Eric Bischoff just revealed a terrifying chapter from his personal lifeone that involved a relentless stalker, creepy letters, and a federal investigation.
Speaking on his 83 Weeks podcast, Bischoff opened up about being stalked by a disturbed fan for nearly a decade. And this wasnt just some online harassmentthings got so serious that the FBI had to step in.
At first, Bischoff thought it was just weird fan mailsomething that comes with the territory in the wrestling business. But the messages kept piling up and started getting more disturbing.
Over time, the tone of the letters shifted. Thats when Bischoff knew it was more than just a fan getting carried away.
Eventually, Turner Broadcastings internal security team escalated the caseand thats when things got serious, as Bischoff said, Turner took it from there, and ultimately the FBI got involved.
Bischoff didnt go into detail about what the FBI found or how the matter ended, but he made it clear this was no ordinary fan interaction. The story shows the risks that public figuresespecially in the wrestling worldface when fandom crosses the line into obsession. While Bischoff dealt with backstage chaos in the wrestling business, this real-life scare went far beyond the ring.
Have you ever heard of a wrestling fan situation getting this extreme? Should wrestling companies take more precautions to protect their stars from real-world threats? Drop your thoughts in the commentswe want to hear from you.
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