10 Things We Learned From Dark Side Of The Ring: WWE’s Steroid Trials

Close confidantes warned Vince that every aspect of his daily life was about to turned upside down when charges of conspiracy to distribute steroids (and more) came through. The WWF boss, who was well-known to no-sell distress, couldn't have predicted what was about to happen next.

Jerry McDevitt recalled being in a restaurant with McMahon when news broke that he'd have his day in court against the US government. According to Jerry, the entire eatery cheered for Vince because they were on his side. That...sounds like a scene from a movie more than anything.

Did it happen? Maybe. Who knows? McDevitt says it definitely did.

Perhaps the most fascinating thing about this story is that Vince found out about his court date in a public space. There was nowhere to hide for the WWF chief - he had to brave face it in front of people. Inside, Vince would've been forgiven for sh*tting himself, but Jerry suggests he was buoyed by public support.