Dark Side of the Ring

2019
4.8
53 reviews
TV-MA
Rating
Eligible
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Season 2 episodes (10)

1 Benoit Part One
24/03/20
In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murdered his wife Nancy and 7-year-old son Daniel, then ended his own life. Those closest to the tragedy never spoke openly, until now.
2 Benoit Part Two
25/03/20
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.
3 The Life and Crimes of New Jack
31/03/20
One of the most feared and controversial wrestler's of all time, New Jack's career reads like a criminal rap-sheet. Revealing the man behind the monster and his hardcore legacy.
4 The Brawl For All
07/04/20
It's known as the worst idea in the history of pro-wrestling - the legitimate boxing tournament that led to career-ending injuries and had audiences begging for the final bell.
5 Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino
14/04/20
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.
6 The Assassination of Dino Bravo
21/04/20
30 years after Dino Bravo's brutal murder, family and friends relive his descent from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer, and the deadly consequences that followed.
7 David Schultz & The Slap Heard Round the World
28/04/20
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.
8 Cocaine & Cowboy Boots: The Herb Abrams Story
05/05/20
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.
9 The Last Ride of The Road Warriors
12/05/20
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.
10 The Final Days of Owen Hart
19/05/20
On May 23rd 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.

About this show

Professional wrestling is the only sport where its stars live in two worlds and balance their in-ring characters with real life. This series examines these complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark and untold history.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
53 reviews
Mister Flouch
18 March 2020
Excellent doc on some of wrestling's infamous moments. Really looking forward to the Benoit story in a few days. Can't wait to buy the whole season again. Totally worth it.
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Joe Cuzz
23 January 2022
best wrestling documentaries not associated with WWE or wwe network 🤔. I'm amazed of the information and accuracy and HAVING ALL THESE WRESTLERS PRESENT VERBALLY EXPLAINING THE SITUATION AS A WITNESS WITH 100 💯💯💯 FACTS AND RESOURCES.. VERY WELL DONE 👏🏻
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Chad Cobb
8 May 2019
I've seen every documentary on World Class Championship Wrestling and the Von Erichs but this show is the best I've seen. Thank you for bringing these shows to the old school fans.
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