Dark Side of the Ring

1Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell

44 minMar 25, 2025

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.

2Ludvig Borga: Hellraiser from Helsinki

44 minApr 1, 2025

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.

3Big Van Vader

44 minApr 8, 2025

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.

4Tony Atlas: Too Much, Too Soon

44 minApr 15, 2025

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.

5The Original "Superstar": Billy Graham

44 minApr 22, 2025

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.

6“Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert

44 minApr 29, 2025

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.

7Truth, Lies and Billy Jack Haynes

44 minMay 6, 2025

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.

8Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik

44 minMay 13, 2025

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.

9The Scream Queen: Daffney

44 minMay 20, 2025

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.

10Becoming Muhammad Hassan

44 minMay 27, 2025

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.