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On this edition of Observe This!, John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales take a trip back to 1984 to dissect the most infamous media piece in pro wrestling history: the John Stossel 20/20 expose. We break down the moment that lived in infamy—the physical confrontation where Dr. D David Schultz slapped Stossel for questioning the legitimacy of the business.
John and Garrett dive deep into the motives behind the piece, looking at how Stossel used Eddy Mansfield and Jim Wilson as his primary sources. Were they truth-tellers exposing the dark side of the industry, or were they simply wrestlers who had been blackballed and were looking for a way to get back at the promoters?
We also follow Stossel’s journey through the WWF locker rooms as he walks alongside a young Hulk Hogan, attempts to pin down Vince McMahon for answers, and even encounters the legendary Ann Gunkel. This episode is a fascinating look at the clash between old-school kayfabe and the burgeoning national expansion of the 1980s.
Key Topics Discussed:
The fallout of the Dr. D David Schultz assault on John Stossel.
Was Jim Wilson right about the wrestling monopoly?
Eddy Mansfield’s role in "breaking" the business.
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