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Dark Side of the Ring

Dark Side of the Ring is a Canadian documentary television series about controversial, tragic, and little-known stories from professional wrestling.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dark Side of the Ring is a Canadian documentary television series about controversial, tragic, and little-known stories from professional wrestling. Produced by Vice Studios Canada, it premiered in 2019 and airs in the United States on Vice TV and in Canada on Crave.

Premise

Each episode focuses on a specific event or figure from professional wrestling history, with emphasis on stories involving controversy, scandal, tragedy, or unresolved questions.

Production

The series was created by Evan Husney and Jason Eisener and is associated with Vice Studios Canada. Jason Eisener is credited as director.

Broadcast history

Dark Side of the Ring premiered on April 10, 2019, on Vice TV in the United States and is available in Canada through Crave.

Reception and format

The show is presented as a documentary series that blends interviews with participants and archival or reenacted material to explore the hidden history of professional wrestling.

Key facts

  • The series examines scandals, tragedies, and controversies in professional wrestling.
  • It is produced by Vice Studios Canada and originated in Canada.
  • The show premiered on April 10, 2019, on Vice TV in the United States.
  • In Canada, the series airs on Crave's streaming service and TV network.
  • The series uses interviews, research, and reenactments to tell each episode's story.
  • Chris Jericho became the narrator from season 2 onward.
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Canadian context

The series is a Canadian production made by Vice Studios Canada and is part of Canadian nonfiction television tied to Crave and the Canadian media industry.[1][2]

Frequently asked questions

What is Dark Side of the Ring?
It is a documentary television series about the darker, controversial side of professional wrestling.
Who created Dark Side of the Ring?
The series was created by Evan Husney and Jason Eisener.
When did Dark Side of the Ring first air?
It premiered on April 10, 2019.
Is Dark Side of the Ring a Canadian series?
Yes. It is described as a Canadian documentary television series produced by Vice Studios Canada.
Where has Dark Side of the Ring aired?
It airs on Vice TV in the United States and on Crave in Canada.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Side_of_the_Ring
    Supports: Canadian documentary series; creators; premiere date; country of origin; language; seasons; episodes; Canadian airing on Crave; premise.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Side_of_the_Ring
    Supports: Canadian documentary; premiere date; second-season co-production with Crave.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/dark_side_of_the_ring
    Supports: Series synopsis, network, genre, release date.
  4. epguides — https://epguides.com/DarkSideoftheRing/
    Supports: Premise, start date, status, network, runtime.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9159144/
    Supports: Series description and release date.
  6. TheTVDB — https://thetvdb.com/series/dark-side-of-the-ring
    Supports: Network, runtime, genres, status, original language, release date.