As part of WCW's restructuring, Dhue proposed bringing in Eric Bischoff as an adviser, alongside candidate Ole Anderson. Ultimately, Bischoff was chosen for the role. Initially, Dhue and Bischoff worked in alignment; however, tensions soon emerged as their visions for the company diverged. Dhue grew increasingly concerned with Bischoff's management approach, describing it as unstructured and too lenient toward talent.
Their conflict came to a head during contractual negotiations with British wrestler Davey Boy Smith (known as the British Bulldog). Smith requested a significant pay raise, arguing that he was instrumental in drawing larger crowds. While Bischoff leaned toward accommodating Smith’s demand to retain a marquee talent, Dhue rejected the request, citing financial constraints within the company. When Smith’s demands were not met, he chose to leave WCW. The disagreement further strained Dhue's relationship with Bischoff.
Shortly thereafter, Bischoff maneuvered into a leadership position, effectively replacing Dhue. Dhue exited WCW and returned to his previous role with the Turner Corporation, managing operations at the Omni Coliseum.
Bob Dhue is married to Hutton Dhue. The couple has two daughters: Laurie Dhue and Nancy Dhue Chu. Laurie Dhue is a prominent television journalist and former anchor for major networks such as Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC, and has also been involved in documentary work related to sobriety and recovery. Nancy is married and has a child. There have been no public reports confirming Laurie Dhue's marriage, divorce, or long-term partnerships.
While Dhue earned a stable income during his time as an arena manager and later with WCW, specific figures regarding his or his family's net worth have not been publicly documented.
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