THE WRESTLING OBSERVER YEARBOOK 1992 - Dave Meltzer - Scandal Rocks the WWF

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A 1992 installment of The Wrestling Observer Yearbook by Dave Meltzer focusing on major WWF controversies and their broader media impact. The excerpt covers fallout from steroid-related allegations tied to Hulk Hogan and coverage plans for Inside Edition, including statements from Superstar Billy Graham and the Schultz family. It also discusses anticipated mainstream attention from programs such as ABC 20/20 and 60 Minutes, while evaluating how testing policies and public-relations defenses may or may not reduce future scandal-driven reporting.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages548

Reading Time23 h 1 min

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Steroid Trial Fallout and the Downfall of Hulk Hogan

Background and Inside Edition coverage

WWF response and expected follow-up media

Vince McMahon on Larry King and The Phil Donahue Show

Sexual Harassment Scandals Rock the WWF

‘Superstar’ Billy Graham Interview

THE WRESTLING OBSERVER YEARBOOK 1992 [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) THE WRESTLING OBSERVER YEARBOOK 1992 SCANDAL ROCKS THE WWF Dave Meltzer [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Copyright © Dave Meltzer Published by Titan Insider Press [contact@titaninsiderpress.com](contact@titaninsiderpress.com)[ ](contact@titaninsiderpress.com)With thanks to Stuart Innis (editor), Kenny McIntosh (editor) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored ina retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any process—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the prior written permission of the copyright holders and Titan Insider Press. The scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the Internet or via anyother means without the permission of the publisher is illegal and punishable by law. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials. Your support of the authors’ rights is appreciated. Cover design by STK Design First edition: 2026. Printed and bound in the United Kingdom [Online:](Online: F4Wonline.com)[ F4Wonline.com](Online: F4Wonline.com)[ ](Online: F4Wonline.com)[Twitter:](Twitter: @davemeltzerWON)[ @davemeltzerWON](Twitter: @davemeltzerWON) Twitter: @WONF4W[Email:](Email: dave@wrestlingobserver.com)[ dave@wrestlingobserver.com](Email: dave@wrestlingobserver.com) [www.insidetheropesmagazine.com](www.insidetheropesmagazine.com) [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Contents Steroid Trial Fallout and the downfall of Hulk Hogan Vince McMahon on Larry King and The Phil Donahue Show Sexual Harassment Scandals Rock the WWF ‘Superstar ’ Billy Graham Interview WCW Sues Lex Luger The Life and Death of Buzz Sawyer Florida State Regulations Sid Justice suspended by WWF WWF Run SummerSlam in Wembley Stadium The Formation of AAA WCW hires Bill Watts The Life and Death of Buddy Rogers Ron Simmons wins the WCW World Title Bret Hart wins his first World Title The decline of WCW Smoky Mountain Wrestling Jerry Lawler signs with the WWF Nailz vs. Vince McMahon Bits and Pieces Supercards Summary WCW Ins and Outs WWF Ins and Outs Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Match ratings Wrestlers’ Real Names Business Analysis [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Steroid Trial Fallout and the downfall of Hulk Hogan Jan 6 The Inside Edition story stemming from lengthy interviews with Superstar Billy Graham, David Schultz and Jessie Schultz (David’s 20-year-old daughter) on the subject of anabolic steroids and Hulk Hogan was scheduled to air on Friday, January 3, which would be prior to most of you reading this. Behind the scenes in wrestling, this story has been viewed as having the potential for significant impact and possible embarrassment to the World Wrestling Federation and to Hogan himself. As of this writing, I’m aware of the key statements made on camera by both Graham and Schultz to Inside Edition reporters, which went a lot farther than what has been reported already…that Graham claimed to have shot Hogan up with injectable anabolic steroids on several occasions in the past. Inside Edition, a sensationalistic oriented pseudo-news show that aired apiece on 11/16 regarding the pro wrestling/anabolic steroid connection and the trial of Dr. George T. Zahorian III, interviewed both Graham and the Schultz family for more than three hours apiece in recent weeks as the basis for Friday’s story. The story was considered so important that Inside Edition called its main producer in from vacation to put together the piece, and high level producer Sally Bracks, who has never even done fieldwork interviews in the past was assigned to handle the interview with the Schultz family. According to Bracks, this story has been examined closer by the show’s attorneys than any piece in the history of the program, which presumably covers a l

FAQs

What is the main focus of this 1992 yearbook excerpt?

It focuses on the steroid-trial fallout connected to Hulk Hogan and how the story was being covered by major media outlets.

Who are the key figures mentioned in connection with the Inside Edition story?

Superstar Billy Graham and David Schultz and his family are discussed as sources interviewed for Inside Edition’s planned coverage.

How does the WWF intend to respond to the allegations, according to the excerpt?

The WWF plans to invoke its steroid-testing policy and contact doctors, positioning the claims as something that cannot be resolved through direct response.

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