Dark Side of the Ring: Season 5

TV-14
2024

From behind-the-ring controversies to unsolved homicides, this documentary series unveils the darker corners of the professional wrestling world.

Where to watch Dark Side of the Ring: Season 5

Dark Side of the Ring: Season 5 is available to... More stream in Australia now on SBS On Demand.

Dark Side of the Ring: Season 5 episodes

Episode 5.1

The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta

John Tenta couldn't be further from the monstrous Earthquake character... More WWF fans loved to hate; as his career faded, a health battle threatened to take him from the family he loved.

Episode 5.2

Buff and the Bagwells

Marcus "Buff" Bagwell's brash persona in the ring was easily... More matched by his wild antics outside of it, made even wilder by the eccentric family he brought along for the ride.

Episode 5.3

Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird

Already a wrestling star as a teenager, Terry Gordy's time... More with the renowned Fabulous Freebirds made him a living legend until an accidental overdose robbed him of everything.

Episode 5.4

Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story

Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake's path in the wrestling world was... More defined by his decades-long friendship with Hulk Hogan and a horrifying accident that almost took his life.

EPISODE 5.5

The Life and Legends of Harley Race

Harley Race achieved near mythical status for wrestling fans as... More the ultimate tough guy, but behind closed doors his life was haunted by violence and unimaginable personal tragedy.

EPISODE 5.6

Chris Colt: Welcome to My Nightmare

The wildest wrestler never to break through, Chris Colt’s life... More took him from LSD trips in the ring to the world of porn but his self-destructive ways kept him from becoming a star.

EPISODE 5.7

Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon

'Gentleman' Chris Adams had the charm, prowess and instinct to... More become a wrestling sensation, but a violent relationship with alcohol led to a tragic end at the hands of a friend.

EPISODE 5.8

Sensational Sherri

An icon of the 80s and 90s as the 'Sensational'... More manager of top wrestling stars, Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.

EPISODE 5.9

Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon

A legend of hardcore wrestling, The Sandman made his mark... More in ECW as the ultimate beer-chugging dirtbag — but lines are blurred when his real family is brought into the ring.

EPISODE 5.10

Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince

The day that has gone down in infamy as the... More launch of Vince McMahon’s absolute takeover of the professional wrestling industry, Black Saturday changed wrestling forever.

Dark Side of the Ring: Season 5 | Details

Rating
TV-14,
Genre
Documentary, Sport
Country of origin
USA