Dark Side of the Ring

TV Series
2019–
TV-14
1h

IMDb RATING

8.7/10

4.4K

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From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at t... Read allFrom backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.

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IMDb RATING

8.7/10

4.4K

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POPULARITY

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Awards
- 1 win & 9 nominations total

Episodes60

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TopTop-rated6 seasons6 years

• 2020–2025

James E. Cornette

Self - Former WWE Executive…

• 2019–2025

Steve Kasan

Savio Vega

• 2020

Howard Shefman

Earl

• 2019

Felipe Aukai

Vince McMahon

• 2019–2021

Jim Ross

Jim Ross - Former WWE Executive…

• 2020–2023

Mick Foley

Self - Professional Wrestler…

• 2019–2025

Nicolino De Francesco

Doctor

• 2019

Dave Meltzer

Self - Publisher, Wrestling Observer Newsletter…

• 2019–2025

Eric Bischoff

Eric Bischoff - Former WCW President…

• 2019–2024

Channing Decker

Brian Pillman…

• 2020–2021

Jake Roberts

Self - Professional Wrestler…

• 2019–2025

Lacey Kay

Wrestling Fan…

• 2023–2024

Daniel James Pike

Jim Cornette

• 2019–2020

Bradford Montague

Dutch Mantell

Narrator…

• 2019

Ben Ortmanns

Randy Bynoe

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10mvchan5

For all the glitz and glamour, there are also tragic consequences

I loved all 6 episodes. Very informative especially for me, since I started watching wrestling in the 80s.

10thrashergene

info for wrestling fans

I have been watching and attending pro wrestling shows for over 50 years and this is the first thing I have seen that matches the power of the Von Erich documentary called "Faded Glory" Dark Side of the Ring shoud be viewed by any fan. the best thing done on this subject in many many years.

10biskybisk666

Intriguing! Could watch for hours!

I grew up watching wrestling during the 80s/90s and I'm fascinated by stories of what happened behind the scenes. I've been watching interviews of wrestlers on YouTube for years so when I seen this advertised I was really excited. I've watched the first 4 eps and they've all been brilliant, especially the one about Bruiser Brody which was unbelievable. Hopefully they do more and more of these stories because they are really interesting to watch. 10/10 from me.

10natepritchard78

Truly a must watch for wrestling fans and people going through the rough game of life

All 6 episodes are very well done and honest. It was renewed for a 10 episode 2nd season. Im hoping we get stories on Beniot, Warrior, Eddie, Snuka, Hogan and many more. Seriously this could run for at least 10 more seasons with 10 episodes each. Wrestling has had more tragic incidents and darkness attached to it than most people realize. As long as they keep it classy this will be great for a long time.

10mikeiskorn

Wow! Incredible

This is by far one of the best documentary series ever created. I was a young fan in the attitude era and as I grew up I grew out of wrestling. I didn't know anything of the history before. Watching this and finding out these stories has been breathtaking and I don't want it to end. How can there be so much tragedy in wrestling!?! My younger self can't comprehend it and my adult self is so intrigued. This is a must watch or fans or NOT fans of wrestling.