During an episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” Vince McMahon became the focal point of a heated debate reminiscent of the dramatic exchanges often seen in WWE. Joining Morgan on the panel were former WWE personalities Maven Huffman, Jonathan Coachman, Charly Caruso, along with former creative writer Vince Russo, and vocal McMahon critic Phil Mushnick.
The discussion intensified when the topic of steroids emerged. Although McMahon was acquitted in a steroid trial during the early 1990s, Mushnick remained skeptical about whether he had pressured his wrestlers to use them. However, Maven, who has openly acknowledged his past use of steroids, maintained that his choice was made independently.
Maven stated, “No one from WWE forced me into it. I did everything on my own… I consulted a doctor, underwent blood tests, and took measures to do it as safely as possible, fully aware of the potential consequences.”
Mushnick countered this by suggesting there must have been underlying reasons for Maven’s desire to enhance his physique. While Maven admitted that the muscular appearances of his peers influenced him, he insisted that his motivation stemmed from personal vanity rather than pressure from McMahon.
Supporting Maven’s perspective, Jonathan Coachman remarked, “From 1999 to 2008, I was physically close to Vince more than anyone else, and I never once heard him discuss steroid use or say that someone needed to use them.”
Russo shared a similar viewpoint, emphasizing, “I spent countless days in a room with Vince McMahon, writing television scripts, and not once did he say we wouldn’t push someone because of their physique.”
While the debate over steroids in WWE may remain unresolved, some believe that McMahon’s preferences were evident in the physiques of his top stars, negating the need for him to explicitly mention the issue.