Dark Side of the Ring

"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."

"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."

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

"New revelations about her son's death are revealed to the mother of wrestling star Gino Hernandez, whose 1986 death was believed to be a drug-related murder."

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

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"Family and friends of Dino Bravo relive his descent from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer, and the deadly consequences that followed."

"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."

"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 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."

"In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. Bravely reliving his final day, his widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life."

"The career and death of Brian Pillman"

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"A private 757 descends into a nightmare as intoxicated wrestlers clash with their flight crew, erupting into one of wrestling's most famous scandals."

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"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."

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"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"'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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"An 80’s wrestling star, Billy Jack Haynes’ life of violence and mystery has led to his current situation—behind bars and charged with the second degree murder of his wife."

"One of the most hated heels in wrestling history; The Sheik, whose violent career spanned 50 years is revealed by his family and the few who survived his hardcore bloodbaths."

"With her piercing scream, Shannon Spruill became a cult star as Daffney in the squared circle. Outside the ring, Daffney fought a much more punishing battle with bipolar disorder."

"Just three years post-9/11, Marc Copani sees the highs and lows of wrestling when he’s given the chance to portray Muhammad Hassan, a villainous Arab-American character for the WWE."

"Born into wrestling, Jeff Jarrett builds Total Nonstop Action Wrestling from scratch, battling the WWE through a decade of success and controversy."

"As Total Nonstop Action Wrestling grows, Jeff Jarrett faces internal chaos, power struggles, and scandal."

"Exiled from the company he built, Jeff Jarrett battles alcoholism, enters rehab, and fights for redemption."

"In 2005, hardcore brawler Necro Butcher faced powerhouse Samoa Joe in a brutally savage match that became one of indie wrestling’s most infamous."

"From prison guard to WWF star, Ray Traylor became the Big Boss Man, while behind the persona he battled pain and addiction."