Episode 1
Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 1
44m7.5 / 10
Born into wrestling, Jeff Jarrett builds Total Nonstop Action Wrestling from scratch, battling the WWE through a decade of success and controversy.
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TV series
Dark Side of the Ring
2019TV-147 seasons8.3 / 10
The Biggest Stories in Wrestling’s Darkest Secrets.
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
Dark Side of the Ring is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Hulu, Philo, Spectrum On Demand, Hoopla, and Tubi in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
Season 7 episodes
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Episode 2
Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 2
44m9.0 / 10
As Total Nonstop Action Wrestling grows, Jeff Jarrett faces internal chaos, power struggles, and scandal.
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Episode 3
Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 3
44m7.0 / 10
Exiled from the company he built, Jeff Jarrett battles alcoholism, enters rehab, and fights for redemption.
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Episode 4
Necro Butcher vs. Samoa Joe
44m6.0 / 10
In 2005, hardcore brawler Necro Butcher faced powerhouse Samoa Joe in a brutally savage match that became one of indie wrestling’s most infamous.
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Episode 5
The Big Boss Man
44m6.5 / 10
From prison guard to WWF star, Ray Traylor became the Big Boss Man, while behind the persona he battled pain and addiction.
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Episode 6
Ultimate Fantasy: The Fall of Renegade
44m7.0 / 10
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.
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Episode 7
Paul Orndorff: Saving Mr. Wonderful
44m9.0 / 10
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.
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Episode 8
The Walking Riot: Missy Hyatt
44m8.3 / 10
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.
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Episode 9
Zach Gowen: Against All Odds
44m6.0 / 10finale
After losing his leg to cancer as a child, Zach Gowen chased wrestling stardom, rising in the WWE before a dramatic fall.
Where to watch Dark Side of the RingEpisode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Dark Side of the Ring
Cast
Wayne KeownNarrator (voice)
Christopher IrvineNarrator (Voice)
Mick FoleySelf
Kevin Von Erich
Kevin Sullivan
Dean Simon
Vickie Guerrero
Chris BenoitCredits
- Created by
- Jason Eisener, Evan Husney
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 69
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
VicelandUnited States
Vice TVUnited States
Vice Studios CanadaCanada
Themes
arroganteastern championship wrestlingextreme championship wrestlinginformativewrestling
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