well if that turned out to be true would anyone be surprised.
I think it was Dan Duchaine that said years ago most gyms, supp companies etc were started with money from anabolics
Then again Blaha is the same guy who is mr stolen valor lol
Yeah, during Duchaine's era many of the big new supplement companies were started with drug money or had partners in them that at least dabbled in the drug trade.
As to Piana, I think it probably falls under another fitness industry maxim that behind every rumor there's probably a little truth. The rumors about Piana have been around for years, and if I had to guess Rich probably made a few deals over the years, and maybe acted as a steerer a time or too. Many pros/high level fitness people will do so to cover their own supply and put a little cash in their pocket.
I doubt Rich was a major player, especially the last few years. It would be the worst kept secret, the guy's been on video multiple times talking about his own heavy drug use for more than half a decade to millions of people. He probably would've gone down by now if there is anything to it.
Also, if we consider the source, does anyone really think Blaha has any real pull with anyone in the fitness industry? He does however know that you can't slander a dead man, so I'd expect a whole bunch of videos on our crop of new dead bodybuilders.