Dark Side of the Ring - Season 5
Season 5
Episodes
The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
John Tenta couldn't be further from the monstrous 'Earthquake' WWF fans loved to hate. As his career faded, a health battle would threaten to take him from the family he loved.
Buff and The Bagwells
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.
Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird
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.
Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story
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.
The Life and Legends of Harley Race
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.
Chris Colt: Welcome to my Nightmare
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.
Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon
'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.
Sensational Sherri
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.
Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
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.
Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
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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