Dark Side of the Ring
Exploring the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling and trying to find the truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.
Ludvig Borga: Hellraiser From Helsinki
S6 E2
A Finnish wrestling bad guy turned real-life racist politician, Tony Halme's time in the WWF as Ludvig Borga is only the start of his chaotic and destructive life.
The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
S5 E1
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.
Buff and The Bagwells
S5 E2
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.
Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story
S5 E4
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.
The Life and Legends of Harley Race
S5 E5
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.
Chris Colt: Welcome to my Nightmare
S5 E6
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.
Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon
S5 E7
'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.
Sensational Sherri
S5 E8
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.
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
S5 E9
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.
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
S5 E10
The launch of Vince McMahon's absolute takeover of the professional wrestling industry changes wrestling forever.
Chris and Tammy
S4 E1
The teenage romance of wrestling prodigy Chris Candido and Tammy Sunny Sytch, his love-to-hate manager, gets torn apart by infidelity, addiction and mutual self-destruction.
Shattered: The Magnum T.A. Story
S4 E2
Wrestling heartthrob Terry "Magnum T.A." Allen was destined for worldwide stardom, but one rainy night altered his career and the future of wrestling forever.
Breaking the Cycle: The Graham Dynasty
S4 E3
Florida became a wrestling mecca for decades under patriarch Eddie Graham and his son Mike, but a series of shocking and unrelenting tragedies threatened to eclipse their legacy.
What Happened to Doink the Clown?
S4 E4
Matt Borne, the man behind Doink the Clown, lived a life of unhinged violence and substance abuse until his shocking death left his family questioning if it really was an accident.
The Junkyard Dog
S4 E5
One of the first Black megastars in wrestling, the Junkyard Dog's journey to the top of the business is marked by addiction and unrealized potential.
Abdullah the Butcher: Legacy of Blood
S4 E7
Infamous for his in-ring bloodbaths, Abdullah the Butcher was a money-making phenomenon; after 50 years of pushing boundaries, one cut cost him everything.
Bam Bam Bigelow: The Beast from the East
S4 E8
Convict; bounty hunter; flame-skulled wrestling legend; addict; the lore of Bam Bam Bigelow has only grown since his death; his family tells his improbable tale for the first time.
Bash at the Beach 2000
S4 E9
At the end of the '90s, WCW's greatest battles played out backstage between scheming executives and writers, until one off-script rant against Hulk Hogan changed everything.
The World According to Marty Jannetty
S4 E10
Known for their raw athleticism and sex appeal, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty's run as The Rockers was eclipsed by Marty's excess, drug abuse, and possible murder.
Brian Pillman Part One
S3 E1
Brian Pillman quickly became infamous with a groundbreaking performance that made fact and fiction blur and led to his destruction.
Brian Pillman Part Two
S3 E2
After enduring a horrific car wreck, Brian Pillman masks his injuries while pushing his body to the edge; his untimely death leaves his young family struggling to cope.
Collision in Korea
S3 E4
In one of the most bizarre acts of political theatre ever conceived, professional wrestlers who were deployed to North Korea faced a terrifying ordeal that had them fighting for their lives.
Becoming Warrior
S3 E5
The Ultimate Warrior was a divisive force in and outside of the ring; his first wife reveals how an aspiring chiropractor morphed himself into wrestling's most polarizing figure.
In the Shadow of Grizzly Smith
S3 E6
Having survived familial abuse at the hands of their father and the mysterious abduction of their sister, Jake The Snake and his siblings struggle to reconcile with their past.
The Dynamite Kid
S3 E7
The Dynamite Kid earned worldwide fame with a riveting, self-sacrificing style, but violent confrontations outside the ring would destroy his family, his body and his legacy.
The Plane Ride From Hell
S3 E8
A private 757 flight descends into a nightmare as intoxicated wrestlers clash with their flight crew, erupting into one of wrestling's most infamous scandals.
The Double Life of Chris Kanyon
S3 E9
In a culture that celebrates machismo and negative gay stereotypes, wrestling innovator Chris Kanyon keeps his own sexuality a closely guarded secret for decades.
Blood & Wire: Onita's FMW
S3 E10
After Japan's Atsushi Onita creates FMW and its spectacular matches featuring explosions and gratuitous gore, his handpicked successor takes his own life while drowning in debt.
Bikers, Bombs & Bedlam: Johnny K-9
S3 E11
Johnny K-9 leads a double life as an in-ring brute and the leader of a biker gang implicated in drug trafficking, the bombing of a police station, and a gruesome double murder.
The Many Faces of Luna Vachon
S3 E12
A striking villain in the ring, Luna Vachon becomes a groundbreaking physical performer who battles mental illness and addiction while seeking to champion women's wrestling.
Extreme & Obscene: Rob Black's XPW
S3 E13
XPW merges Rob Black's passions for hardcore porn and deathmatch wrestling, but his empire implodes after he wages a war with federal authorities.
The Steroid Trials
S3 E14
In the mid '90s, wrestling is rocked by accusations of rampant steroid abuse; with star witness Hulk Hogan, prosecutors set out to prove that Vince McMahon is the one responsible.
Benoit Part One
S2 E1
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.
Benoit Part Two
S2 E2
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.
The Life and Crimes of New Jack
S2 E3
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.
Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino
S2 E5
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.
The Assassination of Dino Bravo
S2 E6
Family and friends of Dino Bravo relive his descent from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer, and the deadly consequences that followed.
David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World
S2 E7
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.
Cocaine & Cowboy Boots: The Herb Abrams Story
S2 E8
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.
The Last Ride of the Road Warriors
S2 E9
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.
The Final Days of Owen Hart
S2 E10
Reliving the final day of Owen Hart. In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. His widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life.
Confidential: Cocaine & Cowboy Boots - The Herb Abrams Story
S2 E16
Evan and Jason dive deep into every debaucherous and drug-fueled twist and turn of failed wrestling promoter Herb Abrams, with bonus remembrances from Mick Foley and Lance Storm.
Confidential: The Montreal Screwjob
S2 E211
Evan and Jason unpack every aspect of the infamous incident known as the Montreal Screwjob; featuring bonus interviews with former WWE referee Mike Chioda and Brett Hart's ex-wife, Julie Hart.
Confidential: The Killing of Bruiser Brody
S2 E212
Evan and Jason expound on the making of the "Dark Side of the Ring" pilot and unpack the events of Bruiser Brody's brutal murder with a new perspective from Savio Vega.
Confidential: The Last of the Von Erichs
S2 E213
Evan and Jason dive deeper into each death of five Von Erich brothers with the last living sibling, Kevin; includes three deleted scenes cut from the original episode.
Confidential: The Final Days of Owen Hart
S2 E217
Evan and Jason celebrate the life of Owen Hart, with new context surrounding his shocking death; featuring bonus tributes and interviews with Mick Foley, D-Lo Brown and The Blue Meanie.
Confidential: The Last Ride of the Road Warriors
S2 E218
Evan and Jason discuss the colorful careers of Animal and Hawk; bonus outtakes from a never-aired legends roundtable with five of Hawk's wrestling peers.
Confidential: The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino
S1 E1
Evan and Jason unpack each conspiracy theory that surrounds the death of rising star Gino Hernandez in hopes of answering what really happened to him.
The Montreal Screwjob
S1 E2
In one of wrestling's most infamous off-script moments, wrestler Bret Hart is stripped of his championship title through a backstage plot of betrayal that forever changes the sport.
The Killing of Bruiser Brody
S1 E3
Wrestlers discuss the tragic evening in 1988 when they witnessed a locker room confrontation that resulted in the death of legendary wrestler Bruiser Brody.
The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino
S1 E5
New revelations about wrestling star Gino Hernandez's death are revealed to his mother; his death was believed to be a drug-related murder.
The Fabulous Moolah
S1 E6
The legacy of wrestling's biggest female star, The Fabulous Moolah, is re-examined after controversial allegations surface following her 2007 death.