Dark Side of the Ring

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  • VICE TV (US)
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  • Documentary Drama History Sport

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5x1
The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
Episode overview
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.
5x2
Buff and The Bagwells
Episode overview
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.
5x3
Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird
Episode overview
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.
5x4
Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story
Episode overview
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.
5x5
The Life and Legends of Harley Race
Episode overview
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.
5x6
Chris Colt: Welcome to my Nightmare
Episode overview
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.
5x7
Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon
Episode overview
'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.
5x8
Sensational Sherri
Episode overview
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.
5x9
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Episode overview
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.
5x10
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Episode overview
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.

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