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TV-14
Viceland
Apr 17, 2019
44 m

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Viceland
Apr 17, 2019
44 m

Dark Side of the Ring

Summary The six-part documentary series narrated by Dutch Mantel explores some of the darker stories in pro-wrestling including deaths of Bruiser Brody, "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez, and the Von Erichs; how Bret Hart lost his title; and the allegations of exploitation by other female wrestlers by The Fabulous Moolah.

Directed By: Jason Eisener

TV-14
Viceland
Apr 17, 2019
44 m

TV-14
Viceland
Apr 17, 2019
44 m

Dark Side of the Ring

S1 • Episode 2

The Montreal Screwjob

Air Date: Apr 17, 2019

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Summary The six-part documentary series narrated by Dutch Mantel explores some of the darker stories in pro-wrestling including deaths of Bruiser Brody, "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez, and the Von Erichs; how Bret Hart lost his title; and the allegations of exploitation by other female wrestlers by The Fabulous Moolah.

Created By: Evan Husney, Jason Eisener

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Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 10, 2019 • 44 m

The Match Made in Heaven

Art collides with real life when the mythical love story between wrestling icons Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth explodes beyond the ring with tragic consequences.

Episode 2 • Apr 17, 2019 • 44 m

The Montreal Screwjob

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.

Episode 3 • Feb 3, 2019 • 44 m

The Killing of Bruiser Brody

Wrestlers relive the tragic evening in 1988 when they witnessed a locker room confrontation that resulted in the death of legendary wrestler Bruiser Brody.

Episode 4 • May 1, 2019 • 44 m

The Last of the Von Erichs

The last surviving brother of the legendary Von Erich wrestling dynasty revisits the tragedy that plagued his once iconic family.

Episode 5 • May 8, 2019 • 44 m

The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino

For 30 years, the family of wrestling star Gino Hernandez believed his tragic death was a drug-related murder. Startling new revelations are revealed to his still grieving mother.

Episode 6 • May 15, 2019 • 44 m

The Fabulous Moolah

The legacy of wrestling's biggest female star, The Fabulous Moolah, is re-examined after controversial allegations surface following her 2007 death.

5 Seasons

Top Cast

Chris Jericho

Narrator, Chris Jericho, Self - Professional Wrestler

Steve Kasan

Savio Vega

James E. Cornette

Self - Former WWE Executive, Self - Wrestling Historian, Self

Howard Shefman

Earl

Felipe Aukai

Vince McMahon

Nicolino De Francesco

Doctor

Jim Ross

Self - Former WWE Executive, Self, Self - Former WCW Executive

Eric Bischoff

Self - Former WCW President, Self

Mick Foley

Self - Professional Wrestler, Narrator, Self

Channing Decker

Brian Pillman, Eddie Guerrero

Dave Meltzer

Self - Publisher, Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Jake Roberts

Self - Professional Wrestler, Self, Self - Professional Wrestler 'Jake 'The Snake' Roberts'

Lacey Creighton

Wrestling Fan, Connie Gordy, Jeannie Clark, Lori Fullington, Marty Jannetty Pool Girlfriend, Missy Hyatt, Tammy Sytch

Daniel James Pike

Jim Cornette

Bradford Montague

Dutch Mantell

Narrator, Self - Professional Wrestler

Ben Ortmanns

Randy Bynoe

Rob Thomson

David Manning

Self - Former Referee & Wrestling Booker, Self - Former WCCW Booker, Self - Former WCCW Referee & Booker, Self - WCCW Booker, Referee

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