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Dark Side of the Ring

The Biggest Stories in Wrestling’s Darkest Secrets.

  • 2019 – 2025
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~44m / ep
  • 6 seasons
  • 8.2/10

Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.

Latest: Season 6 · 2025

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  1. E1. Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell

    Mar 25, 2025 · 44m

    From the first terrifying fall off the cage to the impact he still feels today, Mick Foley relives one of wrestling’s most iconic matches, Hell in a Cell ‘98 moment by moment.

  2. E2. Ludvig Borga: Hellraiser from Helsinki

    Apr 1, 2025 · 44m

    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.

  3. E3. Big Van Vader

    Apr 8, 2025 · 44m

    With an iconic look and skills few of his size could match, Big Van Vader stood out as a wrestling monster but controlling his anger became a bigger battle in and out of the ring.

  4. E4. Tony Atlas: Too Much, Too Soon

    Apr 15, 2025 · 44m

    With the physique of an Adonis and endless charisma, Tony Atlas made his mark as one of wrestling’s first Black stars but racism, addiction and ego kept Mr. USA from the top.

  5. E5. The Original "Superstar": Billy Graham

    Apr 22, 2025 · 44m

    Often imitated, never duplicated, Superstar Billy Graham broke the mold for what a wrestler could be but steroid abuse and battles with the McMahons kept Graham from the spotlight.

  6. E6. “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert

    Apr 29, 2025 · 44m

    Skilled as a performer in the ring and as a booker, who created storylines behind the scenes. ‘Hot Stuff’ Eddie Gilbert was a ticking timebomb of talent and self-destruction.

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