Eric Bischoff is looking back at one of WWEs most controversial storylines, and hes not pretending he enjoyed being part of it. During a conversation with Inside The Ropes, Bischoff was asked about the infamous HLA segments short for Hot Lesbian Action that aired during his run as RAW General Manager. While those moments are often remembered as wild television from that era, Bischoff admitted the experience didnt sit right with him at the time. He explained that even though fans laughed about the segments years later, his reaction backstage was much different. The angle didnt feel natural to him, and he said the discomfort started almost immediately once he realized what WWE wanted him to do. Bischoff went on to explain that the storyline felt like a shortcut something designed to grab attention without relying on strong storytelling or creativity. From his point of view, the angle leaned too heavily on shock value instead of meaningful entertainment. To make his point clearer, Bischoff compared the concept to a wrestling tactic meant to get an easy reaction without putting in real effort. He said the HLA segments reminded him of the type of move designed only to provoke noise from a crowd, not to tell a story. Looking back now, Bischoff made it clear he sees the storyline as a creative shortcut that didnt represent the kind of wrestling he preferred to produce or perform. Bischoff still carried out the segments as part of his job, but his comments now show that even at the time, he viewed the storyline as a low point creatively rather than something he was proud of. His reflections add another voice to the ongoing discussion about how far wrestling went during that era in pursuit of attention and ratings. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.Do you think WWEs HLA storyline went too far, or was it just part of the eras style of entertainment? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
