Eric Bischoff Credits DDP's Authenticity For Getting Over In WCW
“It's not what got him over. What got him over was when he became Page Falkinburg; when he allowed himself to go out and be authentic.— Eric Bischoff
On his "83 Weeks" podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff disagreed with Diamond Dallas Page's belief that the Diamond Cutter finisher is what made him popular in WCW. Bischoff praised the move but said Page truly connected with fans when he dropped the larger-than-life character and became authentic as Page Falkinburg. Bischoff noted that Page's earlier gimmicks were forgettable and that being himself propelled him to the height of his popularity.
Source: Wrestling Inc
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