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  • Collection: Scandal and the Complications of Niche Reporting

Donahue on WWF Drug & Sex Scandal in 1992.mp4
Phil Donahue examines the scandals plaguing the WWF. Guests include Vince McMahon, Dave Meltzer, Murray Hodgson, Barry Orton, Superstar Billy Graham, Bruno Sammartino and others.

Observer - Aug 1 1994 - McMahon Not Guilty.pdf
Vince McMahon is found not guilty in his federal steroid trial.

Observer - Juy 18 1994 - McMahon Trial Continues.pdf
Details about the Vince McMahon steroid trial.

Observer - July 11 1994 - McMahon Trial Begins.pdf
The federal trial of Vince McMahon begins.

Observer - Nov 29 1993 - Vince McMahon Indicted.pdf
The troubles faced by the WWF come to a full head as Vince McMahon is brought under federal indictment for the distribution of steroids.

Observer - March 23 1992 - The Infamous Donahue Show.pdf
The issues for the WWF are colliding as Vince McMahon appears on an episode of the Phil Donahue show to address the charges of steroid abuse and sexual harassment allegations.

Observer - March 16 1992 - Wrestlers speak on the scandals.pdf
Wrestlers continue to come forward with stories. The mainstream media coverage also picks up with articles in the New York Post by Phil Mushnick.

Observer - March 9 1992 - Terry Garvin and Pat Patterson Resign.pdf
Reporting on the resignation of Pat Patterson and Terry Garvin from the WWF amid allegations of sexual impropriety.

Observer - Feb 24 1992 - Raid on WWF arena show.pdf
News reports emerge of an investigative raid during a WWF show in St. Louis looking for evidence of steroids and drugs.

Observer - Feb 17 1992 - WCW insititues steroid testing.pdf
Rival wrestling organization World Championship Wrestling announces it's own steroid testing policy in the wake of the state of Florida voting down a bill to make steroid testing of professional wrestlers mandatory.
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