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CBS News Eye on America
CBS News devotes an Eye on America segment to the scandals plaguing professional wrestling.
Doctor Convicted.
The article published in the New York Times relating to the conviction of Dr. George Zahorian.
Inside Edition dated December 1991
Inside Edition examines the steroid charges swirling around the WWF and Hulk Hogan
McMahon Cleared in Steroid Probe
A small article describing Vince McMahon's verdict in his steroid trial.
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.
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
Now It Can Be Told
A news-magazine piece hosted by Geraldo Rivera investigating the claims of sexual harassment in the WWF.
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…