Dark Side of the Ring
TV14
Pro wrestling
Documentary
The intersections of fantasy and reality are explored while uncovering pro wrestling’s dark stories.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, April 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.
Thursday, April 25
Benoit Part Two
Season 2 • Episode 2
Startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son.
Thursday, April 25
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.
Thursday, April 25
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Sunday, April 28
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Sunday, April 28
The Life and Legends of Harley Race
Season 5 • Episode 5
Harley Race achieves near mythical status for wrestling fans as the ultimate tough guy.
Monday, April 29
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.
Monday, April 29
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Monday, April 29
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.
Monday, April 29
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.
Monday, April 29
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Monday, April 29
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.
Tuesday, April 30
Confidential: The Last Ride of the Road Warriors
Season 2 •
Bonus outtakes from a never-aired legends roundtable with five of Hawk's wrestling peers.
Tuesday, April 30
Confidential: The Last of the Von Erichs
Season 2 •
Evan and Jason examine the deaths of the Von Erich brothers with the last living sibling, Kevin.
Tuesday, April 30
The Life and Legends of Harley Race
Season 5 • Episode 5
Harley Race achieves near mythical status for wrestling fans as the ultimate tough guy.
Tuesday, April 30
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.
Tuesday, April 30
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Tuesday, April 30
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon New
Season 5 •
Tuesday, April 30
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.
Wednesday, May 1
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 1
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Wednesday, May 1
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 1
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Sunday, May 5
Collision in Korea
Season 3 • Episode 4
In a bizarre act of political theatre, professional wrestlers were deployed to North Korea.
Sunday, May 5
The Ultra-Violence of Nick Gage
Season 3 • Episode 3
Nick Gage's road to the top is marked with a six-year prison sentence and personal tragedies.
Sunday, May 5
In the Shadow of Grizzly Smith
Season 3 • Episode 6
Jake The Snake and his siblings survived familial abuse but struggle to reconcile with their past.
Sunday, May 5
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Sunday, May 5
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.
Sunday, May 5
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.
Sunday, May 5
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Sunday, May 5
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.
Sunday, May 5
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Monday, May 6
The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
Season 5 • Episode 1
A look at the life and career of former WWF villain John "Earthquake" Tenta.
Monday, May 6
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Monday, May 6
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.
Monday, May 6
The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
Season 5 • Episode 1
A look at the life and career of former WWF villain John "Earthquake" Tenta.
Monday, May 6
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Monday, May 6
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.
Tuesday, May 7
Confidential: The Killing of Bruiser Brody
Season 2 •
Evan and Jason unpack the events of Bruiser Brody's murder with a new perspective from Savio Vega.
Tuesday, May 7
Confidential: The Montreal Screwjob
Season 2 •
Evan and Jason unpack every aspect of the infamous incident known as the Montreal Screwjob.
Tuesday, May 7
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.
Tuesday, May 7
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.
Tuesday, May 7
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Tuesday, May 7
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 •
Tuesday, May 7
Sensational Sherri
Season 5 • Episode 8
Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Wednesday, May 8
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 8
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 8
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 8
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 8
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, May 8
The Final Days of Owen Hart
Season 2 • Episode 10
In 1999, Owen Hart falls 80 feet to his death in a stunt that goes tragically wrong.
Wednesday, May 8
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, May 8
The Assassination of Dino Bravo
Season 2 • Episode 6
Dino Bravo descends from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer.
Wednesday, May 8
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 •
Wednesday, May 8
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 •
Sunday, May 12
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 •
Sunday, May 12
The Life and Legends of Harley Race
Season 5 • Episode 5
Harley Race achieves near mythical status for wrestling fans as the ultimate tough guy.
Sunday, May 12
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.
Sunday, May 12
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.
