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Dark Side of the Ring

8.3/10 64 votes
Documentary

Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.

Created by:
Jason Eisener, Evan Husney
Cast:
Christopher Irvine
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
Viceland, Vice TV

Episode guide

Seasons

7 available

Season 2

Episodes

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Still from Benoit Part One E01

Episode 1

★ 8.9

Benoit Part One

2020-03-24 · 44m

In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life; those closest to the tragedy never speak openly until now.

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Still from Benoit Part Two E02

Episode 2

★ 9.0

Benoit Part Two

2020-03-24 · 44m

The conclusion to wrestling's darkest hour, including startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son, and then took his own life.

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Still from The Life and Crimes of New Jack E03

Episode 3

★ 8.0

The Life and Crimes of New Jack

2020-03-31 · 44m

One of the most feared and controversial wrestlers of all time, New Jack's career reads like a criminal rap sheet; revealing the man behind the monster and his hardcore legacy

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Still from The Brawl For All E04

Episode 4

★ 7.8

The Brawl For All

2020-04-07 · 44m

Known as the worst idea in the history of professional wrestling, a legitimate boxing tournament leads to career-ending injuries and has audiences begging for the final bell.

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Still from Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino E05

Episode 5

★ 8.0

Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino

2020-04-14 · 44m

Investigating the mysterious story of Jimmy Snuka, whose girlfriend Nancy Argentino died in their motel room in 1983, and revealing her family's 30-year struggle for justice.

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Still from The Assassination of Dino Bravo E06

Episode 6

★ 6.8

The Assassination of Dino Bravo

2020-04-21 · 44m

Family and friends of Dino Bravo relive his descent from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer, and the deadly consequences that followed.

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Still from David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World E07

Episode 7

★ 7.5

David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World

2020-04-28 · 44m

The cautionary tale of David Schultz, set to become a superstar until his violent run-in with "20/20" reporter John Stossel saw him exiled from the business he'd sworn to protect.

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Still from Cocaine & Cowboy Boots: The Herb Abrams Story E08

Episode 8

★ 8.2

Cocaine & Cowboy Boots: The Herb Abrams Story

2020-05-05 · 44m

One man's fanatical attempt to build a wrestling empire to rival Vince McMahon's goes tragically haywire as his ego and cocaine addiction kills his dream -- and him along with it.

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Still from The Last Ride of the Road Warriors E09

Episode 9

★ 8.0

The Last Ride of the Road Warriors

2020-05-12 · 44m

The inside story of how wrestling's ultimate tag-team partnership is undone when one half of the powerhouse duo slides into alcohol and substance abuse.

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Still from The Final Days of Owen Hart E10

Episode 10

★ 9.0

The Final Days of Owen Hart

2020-05-19 · 44m

In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. Bravely reliving his final day, his widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life.

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Cast

Christopher Irvine

Christopher Irvine

Narrator (Voice)

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