Dark Side of the Ring

Name: Dark Side of the Ring
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-04-10
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Christopher Irvine

RETURNING7 Seasons69 Episodes★ 8.3

Dark Side of the Ring is a documentary series on Viceland that premiered in 2019, with 7 seasons and 69 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 8, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkViceland

First AiredApr 10, 2019

Last AiredAug 25, 2026

GenreDocumentary

Runtime44 min

Created ByJason Eisener, Evan Husney

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionVice Studios Canada

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

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Cast

Christopher Irvine

Narrator (Voice)

Seasons & Episodes7 seasons · 69 episodes

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E1Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 1

Jul 7, 202644m

Born into wrestling, Jeff Jarrett builds Total Nonstop Action Wrestling from scratch, battling the WWE through a decade of success and controversy.

E2Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 2

Jul 7, 202644m★ 9.0

As Total Nonstop Action Wrestling grows, Jeff Jarrett faces internal chaos, power struggles, and scandal.

E3Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 3

Jul 14, 202644m

Exiled from the company he built, Jeff Jarrett battles alcoholism, enters rehab, and fights for redemption.

E4Necro Butcher vs. Samoa Joe

Jul 21, 202644m

In 2005, hardcore brawler Necro Butcher faced powerhouse Samoa Joe in a brutally savage match that became one of indie wrestling’s most infamous.

E5The Big Boss Man

Jul 28, 202644m

From prison guard to WWF star, Ray Traylor became the Big Boss Man, while behind the persona he battled pain and addiction.

E6Ultimate Fantasy: The Fall of Renegade

Aug 4, 202644m

An exotic dancer with dreams of wrestling stardom, Rick Wilson’s brief rise as an Ultimate Warrior knock-off dubbed ‘The Renegade’ quickly unraveled and led to tragedy.

E7Paul Orndorff: Saving Mr. Wonderful

Aug 11, 202644m

A top heel with a perfect physique, Paul Orndorff helped define the WWF, but after his career, his son is forced to save him from abuse and neglect.

E8The Walking Riot: Missy Hyatt

Aug 18, 202644m★ 8.3

With her trademark Gucci purse, Missy Hyatt revolutionised the role of women in wrestling, but her story out of the ring was rife with scandal, emotional turmoil and addiction.

E9Zach Gowen: Against All Odds

Aug 25, 202644m★ 8.0

After losing his leg to cancer as a child, Zach Gowen chased wrestling stardom, rising in the WWE before a dramatic fall.

About Dark Side of the Ring

Dark Side of the Ring is a documentary series on Viceland. The show first aired on Apr 10, 2019 and currently has 7 seasons and 69 episodes. Dark Side of the Ring has been renewed for Season 8, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 64 votes. The cast includes Christopher Irvine. Created by Jason Eisener and Evan Husney.