Dark Side of the Ring
TV14
Pro wrestling
Documentary
Exploring the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling and trying to find the truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, March 20
Truth, Lies and Billy Jack Haynes - Extended Cut New
Season 6 •
Billy Jack Haynes is behind bars and charged with the second degree murder of his wife.
Wednesday, March 25
Cocaine & Cowboy Boots: The Herb Abrams Story
Season 2 • Episode 8
One man's fanatical attempt to build a wrestling empire to rival Vince McMahon's goes haywire.
Wednesday, March 25
The Brawl for All
Season 2 • Episode 4
A boxing tournament leads to career-ending injuries and has audiences begging for the final bell.
Wednesday, March 25
The Assassination of Dino Bravo
Season 2 • Episode 6
Dino Bravo descends from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer.
Wednesday, March 25
Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino
Season 2 • Episode 5
The story of Jimmy Snuka, whose girlfriend Nancy Argentino died in their motel room in 1983.
Wednesday, March 25
The Last Ride of the Road Warriors
Season 2 • Episode 9
A tag-team partnership is undone when one half of the duo slides into alcohol and substance abuse.
Wednesday, March 25
Benoit Part One
Season 2 • Episode 1
Wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life.
Wednesday, March 25
Benoit Part Two
Season 2 • Episode 2
Startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son.
Wednesday, March 25
David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World
Season 2 • Episode 7
David Schultz's violent run-in with the reporter John Stossel sees him exiled from the business.
Friday, March 27
The Last of the Von Erichs
Season 1 • Episode 4
The last surviving brother of the Von Erich wrestlers revisits the tragedy that plagued his family.
Friday, March 27
The Fabulous Moolah
Season 1 • Episode 6
Controversial allegations surface following The Fabulous Moolah's 2007 death.
Friday, March 27
The Killing of Bruiser Brody
Season 1 • Episode 3
Wrestlers discuss locker room confrontation that resulted in the death of wrestler Bruiser Brody.
Friday, March 27
The Montreal Screwjob
Season 1 • Episode 2
Wrestler Bret Hart is stripped of his championship title through a backstage plot of betrayal.
Friday, March 27
The Last of the Von Erichs
Season 1 • Episode 4
The last surviving brother of the Von Erich wrestlers revisits the tragedy that plagued his family.
Friday, April 3
Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon
Season 5 • Episode 7
A violent relationship with alcohol led to a tragic end at the hands of a friend.
Friday, April 3
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 • Episode 10
The launch of Vince McMahon's takeover of the professional wrestling industry.
Friday, April 3
Buff and The Bagwells
Season 5 • Episode 2
Marcus "Buff" Bagwell's wild antics were made even wilder by the eccentric family he brought along.
Friday, April 3
The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
Season 5 • Episode 1
A look at the life and career of former WWF villain John "Earthquake" Tenta.
Friday, April 3
Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird
Season 5 • Episode 3
Terry Gordy's time with the renowned Fabulous Freebirds made him a living legend.
Friday, April 3
Chris Colt: Welcome to my Nightmare
Season 5 • Episode 6
Chris Colt's life took him from LSD trips in the ring to the world of porn.
Friday, April 3
Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story
Season 5 • Episode 4
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake's path was defined by his decadeslong friendship with Hulk Hogan.
Friday, April 3
Bam Bam Bigelow: The Beast from the East
Season 4 • Episode 8
The lore of Bam Bam Bigelow has only grown since his death; his family tells his improbable tale.
Saturday, April 4
Benoit Part One
Season 2 • Episode 1
Wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life.
Saturday, April 4
Benoit Part Two
Season 2 • Episode 2
Startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son.
Saturday, April 4
David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World
Season 2 • Episode 7
David Schultz's violent run-in with the reporter John Stossel sees him exiled from the business.
Saturday, April 4
Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino
Season 2 • Episode 5
The story of Jimmy Snuka, whose girlfriend Nancy Argentino died in their motel room in 1983.
Saturday, April 4
The Last Ride of the Road Warriors
Season 2 • Episode 9
A tag-team partnership is undone when one half of the duo slides into alcohol and substance abuse.
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