Eric Bischoff teases major new role in WWE following recent return

WWE recently brought Eric Bischoff in for his NXT debut, fueling the rumor mill of a potential future with the company. The legendary wrestling executive is also working with MLW right now. In speaking with another WWE Hall of Famer, Bischoff has just revealed a potential role with the biggest wrestling company in the world.

Eazy E has been a key player in the world of pro wrestling since he joined the AWA in 1987. The former Senior Vice President of WCW has also had significant runs with WWE and TNA, while also working for AEW and MLW, in addition to non-wrestling projects. The 69-year-old made his NXT debut last Tuesday on the Deadline go-home show, to praise World Wrestling Entertainment's third brand and speak with Ridge Holland and Trick Williams ahead of their title match.

Bischoff and Bubba Ray Dudley recently discussed a potential role for the former nWo boss as the WWE Hall of Famers were looking back at his NXT appearance on Busted Open Radio. Bischoff said he'd love to work with talent, as he enjoyed the process of helping someone struggling with in-ring work or promos. Bully Ray asked Eric if producing NXT talent behind-the-scenes is a position he'd be interested in.

"Realistically, no. I mean, it's something that I wish I could, in a way, but I love where I live, and I don't love to travel, so that kind of makes it a little tough, right? But if there was anything at all that I would be really passionate about doing, it would be working with talent, but like I said... I'm happy where I'm at, man," Eric Bischoff said. [From 8:45 to 9:05]

Our own Chris Featherstone recently revealed exclusive details on Bischoff's NXT future. The former RAW General Manager seemingly misses the creative aspect of the job as he recalled fondly how people would collaborate in TNA. He noted that he loved sitting around a table with other people giving creative input, and going back-and-forth on ideas.

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WWE NXT updated lineup for this week

Tuesday's WWE NXT episode will air live from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The show will feature Deadline fallout, and more build to New Year's Evil. Below is the updated lineup:

• Wes Lee vs. Je'Von Evans
• Jazmyn Nyx and Jacy Jayne vs. Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley
• Oba Femi addresses fans following Iron Survivor Challenge win

The next NXT special event is New Year's Evil on January 7 from a venue to be announced in Los Angeles. Matches confirmed include NXT Champion Trick Williams vs. Oba Femi, plus Women's Champion Roxanne Perez vs. Giulia.