Eric Bischoff is going straight at Warner Bros. Discovery after CNN published an article about AEWs recent F*** ICE chants and he clearly thinks the company made a massive mistake. The CNN article covered the chants that broke out during AEW Dynamite and also pointed out that Warner Bros. Discovery, CNNs parent company, owns a minority stake in AEW. The article framed the situation as part of a broader rivalry between AEW and WWE, while admitting the political tone surrounding the chants. On the February 14, 2026 episode of the 83 Weeks podcast, Bischoff reacted to both the article and the decision to publicly focus on the corporate relationship. He immediately questioned why CNN would even connect itself to the situation. Bischoff wasnt just criticizing the article he was questioning the strategy. He argued that by amplifying the chant and mentioning ownership ties, CNN effectively invited more political interpretation into a wrestling product. From there, Bischoff went into the business implications. He suggested that even a minority stake in AEW doesnt justify putting the broader corporate brand at risk during a volatile political moment. Bischoff then zoomed out even more, referencing what he described as instability within Warner Bros. Discovery and questioning the timing of the exposure. Bischoff then argued that entertainment companies cannot afford to alienate large portions of their audience and if they think they can do that, theyre wrong. He wrapped up by tying the issue back to broader corporate missteps and what he sees as repeated brand damage by trying to get involved politically and trying to make people choose. Bischoffs comments move the conversation beyond just a chant in the crowd. In his view, the bigger issue isnt what fans said its how corporate media chose to frame it and publicly tie itself to the moment, because it will definitely blow up right in their face. Whats your take on Eric Bischoff calling out Warner Bros. Discovery over CNNs AEW coverage? Was the article fair reporting, or did it create a bigger issue? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
