WWF 1993: Aftermath of the Steroid Scandal

WWF 1993: Aftermath of the Steroid Scandal Jul 31, 2022 8:31:01 GMT 1 kidcr0, tomo, and 1 more like this

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WWF 1993: The Aftermath of the Steroid Scandal

All seemed to be going well for Vince McMahon in 1992. He was the owner and head of the most successful wrestling promotion in the world. He had the biggest stars in the industry under contract and behind closed doors was planning to debut a show that would change wrestling forever. He also was gearing up to debut the World Bodybuilding Federation, further expanding his entertainment empire. However, the arrest and trial of Dr George Zahorian, who worked as a ringside doctor for WWF, would prove to have dramatic consequences. The doctor was convicted for supplying illegal steroids to WWF and their wrestlers. Shortly thereafter, Vince McMahon came into the spotlight as he was on trial for distributing illegal steroids and conspiracy to distribute illegal steroids. After a shocking revelations from former WWF Superstar Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon was convicted and sentenced to a suspended two year prison sentence. Worse for him, though, was that all that he worked for was gone. While he was able to keep ownership of WWF his time as the creative and business leader of the company was over. Fearful of the bad publicity, WWF lost their TV deals, including the TV deal for Monday Night RAW, which was planned to start in January 1993. Hulk Hogan, the biggest star Wrestling had ever seen, quit the promotion to focus on his movie career. The World Bodybuilding Federation was also closed down.

The WWF turned to a long time ally of Vince McMahon to steady the ship. Pat Patterson was given the leadership of the company, effective from January 1st 1993. He knew that he had to appease the public, sponsors and broadcasters, so he announced that the WWF would, from then on, do comprehensive testing to stop any from of drug and steroid abuse within the WWF. It was announced on New Years Eve that the wrestlers Marty Jannetty, Curt Hennig, Scott Hall and Shawn Michaels would all go into rehab and would not be appearing on WWF television for the forseeable future. Additionally, Jim Powers, Curtis Hughes, Scott Steiner and Lex Luger were fired from the company. There was also good news, however. Ric Flair, who seemed to be destined to return to WCW, extended his contract due to promises made by Pat Patterson. Additionally, it was announced that a new TV Show, WWF Heat, would debut on ESPN on January 11th. Still, the WWF had to end most of their storylines as wrestler that were part of them were send into rehab or fired and so many are very curious what this new WWF show would bring.

So this is a little alternative history diary played with the Times-a-Changing mod. I am German, so excuse any clunky or strange writing.

WWF 1993: Aftermath of the Steroid Scandal Jul 31, 2022 9:53:20 GMT 1 Moore and Frank Reed like this

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WWF Heat #1

January Week 2 1993

Segment 1:

Pat Patterson comes out and introduces himself as the new chairman of the WWF. He says that the last weeks have been rocky for the company but he is very optimistic that the future will be bright. He announces a tournament to find a new WWF Intercontinental champion which will start tonight and will end at the Royal Rumble. He also says that in tonight's Main Event Randy Savage will make his return as full time wrestler, taking on Ric Flair to see who will be the #1 and who will be the #30 of the Royal Rumble Match.

Match 1: Intercontinental Championship Tournament First Round Match

Tatanka def. Repo Man (7:18)

Segment 2:

As the #1 Contender Razor Ramon is no longer available to wrestle at the Royal Rumble, the sport is open. Mr. Fuji appears and say that nobody except Yokozuna has earned this chance. He says that Bret should better start polishing his belt, since soon the belt will go to Yokozuna. Yokozuna mostly just stands behind his manager looking grim.

Match 2: Intercontinental Championship Tournament First Round Match

Doink the Clown def. Crush (6:03) after squirting water from a flower in Crush' face.

Segment 3:

Crush is not happy about this loss and especially about how it came to be. He confronts Doink, who signals that this was not his fault. The flower did it by itself. Crush grabs the flower but is suddenly shocked and lets go of the object. Doink uses this chance to get away and leaves the arena.

Segment 4:

Bam Bam Bigelow is backstage. He tells Gene Okerlund that he is the baddest man on the roster and that he will fight anyone to prove that. He asks Gene who the baddest man is and Gene says it's The Undertaker. Bam Bam is not happy, so he gets in Gene's face and says he will destroy the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble and prove Okerlund wrong.

Segment 5:

Ric Flair comes to the ring. Before the match he talks about his time at the WWF. He reminds everyone that he won the Royal Rumble last year and crowned himself WWF Champion. This year should be no difference but he says that he will make it all easier for himself by beating Randy Savage to become the #30 in the Royal Rumble match.

Match 3:

Randy Savage def. Ric Flair (15:03) by Count-Out