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  • Collection: Scandal and the Complications of Niche Reporting

Amid allegations of sexual impropriety, two higher up members of the WWF staff resign.

A large issue titled "TitanGate." This issue provides a chronology of the issues concerning steroids and sexual impropriety plaguing the WWF starting with the Zahorian trial in 1991.

An incredibly detailed account of the entire Vince McMahon federal steroid trial. Notes on the entire trial and called witness testimony. Also included is an editorial addressing the coverage of the mainstream news media and its lack of interest in…

Accounts of the final day of the trial and an announcement of the verdict as Vince McMahon is found not guilty on all charges. Articles are included again examining the mainstream media's reaction.

Hulk Hogan makes an appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show to discuss his history of steroid use. It will prove to be a turning point in the scandals and focused attention on the WWF to follow.

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.

Vince McMahon is found not guilty in his federal steroid trial.

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.

News reports emerge of an investigative raid during a WWF show in St. Louis looking for evidence of steroids and drugs.
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