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- Collection: Scandal and the Complications of Niche Reporting
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The Phil Donahue Show
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.
Wrestling Promoter Fights Steroid Charges
An article looking at the upcoming McMahon steroid trial.
Wrestling Promoter's Trial on Steroid Charges Begins
A brief overview of the start of the Vince McMahon trial.
Nailz the Wrestler Testifies he Was Told To Use Steroids
A review of the testimony of one former WWF wrestler who claimed he was instructed to use steroids
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.
Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter Issue 165
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.