TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
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Episode 1
In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life; those closest to the tragedy never speak openly until now.
Guest stars Eddie Guerrero, Kevin Sullivan, Dean Simon, Vickie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Nancy Toffoloni, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Jim Ross
Episode 2
The conclusion to wrestling's darkest hour, including startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son, and then took his own life.
Guest stars Dean Simon, Vickie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Nancy Toffoloni, John Cena, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Phil Brooks, Darren Matthews
Episode 3
One of the most feared and controversial wrestlers of all time, New Jack's career reads like a criminal rap sheet; revealing the man behind the monster and his hardcore legacy
Guest stars Tom Laughlin, Jim Fullington, Terry Funk, Paul Heyman, Devon Hughes, Matt Hyson, Rob Szatkowski, Tracy Smothers
Episode 4
Known as the worst idea in the history of professional wrestling, a legitimate boxing tournament leads to career-ending injuries and has audiences begging for the final bell.
Guest stars Vince Russo, Michael Polchlopek, Bruce Prichard, Darren Drozdov, Accie Julius Connor, Charles Wright, Eric Butterbean Esch, Jim Cornette
Episode 5
Investigating the mysterious story of Jimmy Snuka, whose girlfriend Nancy Argentino died in their motel room in 1983, and revealing her family's 30-year struggle for justice.
Guest stars Don Muraco, James Reiher
Episode 6
Family and friends of Dino Bravo relive his descent from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer, and the deadly consequences that followed.
Guest stars Adolfo Bresciano, James Ray Hart, Jacques Rougeau
Episode 7
The cautionary tale of David Schultz, set to become a superstar until his violent run-in with "20/20" reporter John Stossel saw him exiled from the business he'd sworn to protect.
Guest stars Jim Cornette
Episode 8
One man's fanatical attempt to build a wrestling empire to rival Vince McMahon's goes tragically haywire as his ego and cocaine addiction kills his dream -- and him along with it.
Guest stars Mick Foley
Episode 9
The inside story of how wrestling's ultimate tag-team partnership is undone when one half of the powerhouse duo slides into alcohol and substance abuse.
Guest stars Barry Darsow, Paul Ellering, Darren Drozdov, Scott Simpson, Joe Laurinaitis, Mike Hegstrand, Charles Wright
Episode 10
In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. Bravely reliving his final day, his widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life.
Guest stars Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Vince McMahon, Jimmy Korderas, Accie Julius Connor, Charles Wright, Jim Cornette, Jim Ross
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Wayne KeownNarrator (voice)
Christopher Keith IrvineNarrator (voice)
Kevin Von Erich
Kevin Sullivan
Dean Simon
Vickie Guerrero
Chris Benoit
Nancy Toffoloni
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