Scandal and the Complications of Niche Reporting
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Title
Scandal and the Complications of Niche Reporting
Subject
Professional Wrestling
Description
During the period of 1991-1994, the World Wrestling Federation was rocked by a series of scandals affecting their industry. Claims of sexual impropriety, and the exposure of anabolic steroid use within the company, lead to owner Vince McMahon to be indicted by the federal government on charges of distribution.
Creator
Philip Wills
Publisher
Dominican University
Date
1992-1994
Contributor
Dave Meltzer, Wade Keller, Phil Donahue,
Language
English
Coverage
1991-1994
Items in the Scandal and the Complications of Niche Reporting Collection
MLW Radio Episode 119 with Dave Meltzer
During an interview with wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, Meltzer discusses his appearance with Vince McMahon on the Phil Donahue show in 1992 discussing the scandals plaguing the World Wrestling Federation. Pertinent information begins at 36:17.
Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter Issue 129
Dr. George Zahorian is found guilty on 12 counts of selling steroids without just medical reasons. Zahorian had been the Pennsylvania Commission doctor assigned to WWF wrestling events. The investigation and conviction of Zahorian led directly to…
Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter Issue 131
The World Wrestling Federation announces they are implementing steroid testing as part of their overall drug testing policy.
Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter Issue 132
In this particular issue, Hulk Hogan's appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show was reviewed, an appearance where he denied taking steroids recreationally. The issue also contains the transcript of a press conference given by Vince McMahon with regards to…
Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter Issue 164
Amid allegations of sexual impropriety, two higher up members of the WWF staff resign.