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Wrestling Observer Newsletter
The WON 's earlier years were also marked by revealing insider news and various behind - the - scenes happenings in the industry , a groundbreaking approach in a kayfabe - heavy era . Meltzer 's approach benefitted from professional contacts , a historic perspective , and his own analysis of trends , data , and events . The WWE 's 1997 `` Montreal Screwjob '' was exhaustively covered by the WON , which featured accounts from within the backstage rooms where some of the interaction occurred , including from Bret Hart himself . Meltzer published data - based evidence suggesting inflated `` record '' attendance figures for WrestleManias III and 23 . He gave extensive space to various wrestling scandals , including Vince McMahon 's 1990s steroid trial , the Chris Benoit murder investigation , and the high drug - fueled death rate within the wrestling ranks . His newsletter was also known for its lengthy obituaries of deceased wrestling figures , as well as a desire to chronicle the deaths of every wrestling figure possible , no matter how minor .
The WON 's earlier years were also marked by revealing insider news and various behind - the - scenes happenings in the industry , a groundbreaking approach in a kayfabe - heavy era . Meltzer 's approach benefitted from professional contacts , a historic perspective , and his own analysis of trends , data , and events . The WWE 's 1997 `` Montreal Screwjob '' was exhaustively covered by the WON , which featured accounts from within the backstage rooms where some of the interaction occurred , including from Bret Hart himself . Meltzer published data - based evidence suggesting inflated `` record '' attendance figures for WrestleManias III and 23 . He gave extensive space to various wrestling scandals , including Vince McMahon 's 1990s steroid trial , the Chris Benoit murder investigation , and the high drug - fueled death rate within the wrestling ranks . His newsletter was also known for its lengthy obituaries of deceased wrestling figures , as well as a desire to chronicle the deaths of every wrestling figure possible , no matter how minor .