Eric Bischoff Claims WWE Spent $50,000 On Makeup For A SmackDown Segment

In a latest episode of his “83 Weeks” podcast, WWE Corridor of Famer Eric Bischoff pulled again the curtain on one of the crucial memorable and costly storylines from 2002. Bischoff shared stunning particulars in regards to the extraordinary lengths WWE went to for a single section that has since turn into one of the crucial memorable in historical past.

The storyline in query centred across the dedication ceremony of Billy and Chuck, which aired on a September 2002 version of SmackDown. What made this section significantly noteworthy was Bischoff’s sudden look, disguised as a priest, on the rival present to his personal Uncooked model. On the time, Bischoff was serving as Uncooked’s Normal Supervisor, and he was feuding with SmackDown Normal Supervisor Stephanie McMahon.

Bischoff revealed the astonishing value and energy that went into his disguise.

The corporate spent a fortune on prosthetics and all that shit. They needed to spend $50 grand on that shit.

The expense, nevertheless, didn’t cease there. WWE flew in two make-up artists from Los Angeles solely for the aim of making use of and eradicating Bischoff’s elaborate make-up. The preparation for this single section started a month prematurely, with Bischoff flying to LA to get fitted and moulded for the masks.

They flew two make-up artists out from LA for 3 days to place the make-up on and take the make-up off, it break the bank, And I needed to fly to LA like a month earlier than this to get fitted and moulded for the masks. It was a giant deal, and I didn’t need to be the one to screw it up.

Regardless of the stress, Bischoff praised the section’s author, Brian Gewirtz, and acknowledged the expertise of his co-stars within the ring.

Brian Gewirtz wrote the section, it was an amazing section, a very, actually nice section, and I used to be within the ring with a bunch of actually proficient folks.

The payoff, in accordance with Eric Bischoff, was properly definitely worth the intensive preparation and price. The shock issue of his look, coupled with the high-quality manufacturing, resulted in a second that has stood the check of time in WWE historical past. Bischoff fondly remembers it as his favorite second to ever be concerned in.

So it was such a enjoyable section as a performer to do, and the payoff was so good. That may at all times be my favorite.

Eric Bischoff praising this second, cements the legacy of a section that showcased WWE’s dedication to creating unforgettable moments, whatever the value.

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