On a recent edition of his “The ARN Show” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson discussed the use of steroids in wrestling in 1994, Vince McMahon’s infamous steroid trial, and more.
On the WCW locker room reaction to the verdict in the Vince McMahon steroid trial: “I have no idea what I thought at the time. I know I was getting ready for a big match in my career. And that overrode anything that could possibly happen, or didn’t happen or would happen. So it didn’t affect me in the rearview mirror, the whole WWF thing.”
On whether the trial was a big buzz in WCW: “No, I think the thought was if you have a good enough lawyer, you’ve got unlimited funds, you could probably beat anything.”
On the differences between working a taped match and a live match for WCW Saturday Night: “The only one that that would affect would be the people that are trying to keep up with the storylines. But as far as the actual work in the match, they were all live. Every single one of them was live. Some were tape, some were live to tape, and some were delayed two or three weeks. You know, kudos to the fans that you know might get lost in the order of the way things were taped. But you know, they’re smart, they’re savvy, and they figured it out.”
In a recent episode of his podcast, “The ARN Show,” WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson delved into the topic of steroids in wrestling, particularly focusing on the infamous steroid trial involving Vince McMahon in 1994. Anderson also discussed the reaction of the WCW locker room to the trial and shed light on the differences between working a taped match and a live match for WCW Saturday Night.
When asked about the WCW locker room’s reaction to the verdict in the Vince McMahon steroid trial, Anderson admitted that he was more focused on a big match in his career at the time. He stated, “I have no idea what I thought at the time. I know I was getting ready for a big match in my career. And that overrode anything that could possibly happen, or didn’t happen or would happen. So it didn’t affect me in the rearview mirror, the whole WWF thing.”
Regarding whether the trial created a buzz in WCW, Anderson revealed that the prevailing belief was that having a competent lawyer and unlimited funds could potentially help someone beat any legal charges. This mindset seemed to downplay the significance of the trial within the WCW locker room.
Moving on to the differences between working a taped match and a live match for WCW Saturday Night, Anderson clarified that while some matches were taped, every single one of them was performed live. Some matches were aired immediately, while others were delayed by two or three weeks. Anderson acknowledged that this might have caused confusion for fans trying to keep up with storylines but commended their intelligence and ability to figure things out.
The podcast episode also included an embedded video titled “ARN #231: A Great Start to a New Beginning (June 1994).” The video likely provides further insight into the topics discussed during the podcast episode.
Overall, Arn Anderson’s discussion on his podcast sheds light on the use of steroids in wrestling during 1994 and the impact of Vince McMahon’s steroid trial. It also offers a glimpse into the mindset of the WCW locker room during that time and the challenges of working taped and live matches for WCW Saturday Night. Wrestling enthusiasts and fans of Arn Anderson will find this episode informative and engaging.