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Dark Side of the Ring
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
Season 6
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.6Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell
2025-03-25 · 44mFrom the first terrifying fall off the cage to the impact he still feels today, Mick Foley relives one of wrestling’s most iconic matches, Hell in a Cell ‘98 moment by moment.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.2Ludvig Borga: Hellraiser from Helsinki
2025-04-01 · 44mA Finnish wrestling bad guy turned real-life racist politician, Tony Halme’s time in the WWF as Ludvig Borga is only the start of his chaotic and destructive life.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Big Van Vader
2025-04-08 · 44mWith an iconic look and skills few of his size could match, Big Van Vader stood out as a wrestling monster but controlling his anger became a bigger battle in and out of the ring.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.6Tony Atlas: Too Much, Too Soon
2025-04-15 · 44mWith the physique of an Adonis and endless charisma, Tony Atlas made his mark as one of wrestling’s first Black stars but racism, addiction and ego kept Mr. USA from the top.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5The Original "Superstar": Billy Graham
2025-04-22 · 44mOften imitated, never duplicated, Superstar Billy Graham broke the mold for what a wrestler could be but steroid abuse and battles with the McMahons kept Graham from the spotlight.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.5“Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert
2025-04-29 · 44mSkilled as a performer in the ring and as a booker, who created storylines behind the scenes. ‘Hot Stuff’ Eddie Gilbert was a ticking timebomb of talent and self-destruction.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.4Truth, Lies and Billy Jack Haynes
2025-05-06 · 44mAn 80’s wrestling star, Billy Jack Haynes’ life of violence and mystery has led to his current situation—behind bars and charged with the second degree murder of his wife.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.8Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik
2025-05-13 · 44mOne of the most hated heels in wrestling history; The Sheik, whose violent career spanned 50 years is revealed by his family and the few who survived his hardcore bloodbaths.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 9.2The Scream Queen: Daffney
2025-05-20 · 44mWith her piercing scream, Shannon Spruill became a cult star as Daffney in the squared circle. Outside the ring, Daffney fought a much more punishing battle with bipolar disorder.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.5Becoming Muhammad Hassan
2025-05-27 · 44mJust three years post-9/11, Marc Copani sees the highs and lows of wrestling when he’s given the chance to portray Muhammad Hassan, a villainous Arab-American character for the WWE.
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Christopher Irvine
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