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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Dark Side of the Ring is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, 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.
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
John Tenta couldn't be further from the monstrous Earthquake character WWF fans loved to hate; as his career faded, a health battle threatened to take him from the family he loved.
Guest stars John Tenta Jr.
Episode 2
Marcus "Buff" Bagwell's brash persona in the ring was easily matched by his wild antics outside of it, made even wilder by the eccentric family he brought along for the ride.
Guest stars Charles Scaggs, Eric Bischoff, Marcus Bagwell, Scott Antol, Judy Bagwell, Mark "Slick" Johnson
Episode 3
Already a wrestling star as a teenager, Terry Gordy's time with the renowned Fabulous Freebirds made him a living legend until an accidental overdose robbed him of everything.
Guest stars Terry Gordy
Episode 4
Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake's path in the wrestling world was defined by his decades-long friendship with Hulk Hogan and a horrifying accident that almost took his life.
Guest stars Ed Leslie, Hulk Hogan
Episode 5
Harley Race achieved near mythical status for wrestling fans as the ultimate tough guy, but behind closed doors his life was haunted by violence and unimaginable personal tragedy.
Guest stars Jim Cornette, Harley Race
Episode 6
The wildest wrestler never to break through, Chris Colt’s life took him from LSD trips in the ring to the world of porn but his self-destructive ways kept him from becoming a star.
Guest stars Jim Cornette
Episode 7
'Gentleman' Chris Adams had the charm, prowess and instinct to become a wrestling sensation, but a violent relationship with alcohol led to a tragic end at the hands of a friend.
Guest stars Chris Adams
Episode 8
An icon of the 80s and 90s as the 'Sensational' manager of top wrestling stars, Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Guest stars Sherri Russell
Episode 9
A legend of hardcore wrestling, The Sandman made his mark in ECW as the ultimate beer-chugging dirtbag — but lines are blurred when his real family is brought into the ring.
Guest stars James Fullington
Episode 10
The day that has gone down in infamy as the launch of Vince McMahon’s absolute takeover of the professional wrestling industry, Black Saturday changed wrestling forever.
Where to watch Dark Side of the RingEpisode 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
VicelandUnited States
Vice TVUnited States
Vice Studios CanadaCanadaMore shows like Dark Side of the Ring.
Available nowSimilar story and audience
Available nowSimilar story and audience
Available nowSimilar story and audience
Available nowSimilar story and audience
Similar story and audience
Similar story and audience
