The Phil Donahue Show investigates the allegations against the WWF.
Geraldo Rivera examines the WWF scandals in a stand alone special.
CBS News devotes a condescending Eye on America segment to the WWF.
Television
Much of the news media coverage had transitioned to daytime television and news magazine pieces. Particularly in the CBS News feature, it is easy to feel the general disdain they have for even reporting on the story.
Two of WWF's executives, Pat Patterson and Terry Garvin, resign amidst allegations of sexual harassment.
A special edition of the newsletter providing a timeline on the issues faced by the WWF up until this point.
WCW, the rival national wrestling organization, begins steroid testing.
During a show in St. Louis, MO, wrestlers are searched by drug sniffing dogs by local police. Nothing is found, however there is rumor of a possible tip off.
THe Wrestling Observer's take on the resignations of Pat Patterson and Terry Garvin
The Observer speaks with others in the wretling industry about the scandals and their possible effect.
Dave Meltzer discusses his appearance on the Phil Donahue Show.
Newsletters
The independent wrestling media was very busy during this year covering much of the issues in great depth. They also report on issues that the national media does not report on such as the raid during a show in St. Louis, MO.
The Torch makes a point to provide a detailed timeline of events up until this point, as the many twists and turns can be difficult to navigate without assistance.
Dave Meltzer revisits The Phil Donahue Show
Supplemental
During an interview in 2014, Dave Meltzer recounts his appearance on The Phil Donahue Show, and describes in great detail the mood backstage before the show as he had conversations with Vince McMahon. Relevant discusion begins at 36:17.