Eric Bischoff Buries “This Is Awesome” Chants: ”It’s a Juvenile Waste of Energy”

Eric Bischoff just made it clear—he’s officially over the “This is awesome!” chants and finds them absolutely obnoxious and distracting.

During the February 2026 episode of the 83 Weeks podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer didn’t hold back when Conrad Thompson asked if there were any fan chants in modern wrestling that rubbed him the wrong way. Bischoff didn’t hesitate, saying, “The ‘This is awesome!’ chant. I think it’s the most obnoxious, juvenile waste of energy.”

According to Bischoff, the chant isn’t just annoying—it actively pulls him out of the moment. And it’s not about fans expressing passion; it’s about timing and authenticity.

“It’s very disruptive, and I think it takes away from the show—especially when there’s nothing really that awesome going on, but the crowd is chanting ‘This is awesome.’ It’s kind of like, what are you watching? So, whatever. That one’s always bothered me.”

The chant, once seen as a badge of honor for wrestlers delivering epic performances, has become so common that even legends are starting to roll their eyes. For Bischoff, it seems like the phrase has lost its meaning—and he’s not afraid to say it out loud.

Do you agree with Eric Bischoff that the “This is awesome!” chant is played out—or do you still see it as a genuine show of fan appreciation? Drop your thoughts below and let us know where you stand.

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