About Dark Side of the Ring

Dark Side of the Ring is a compelling and hard-hitting documentary series that delves into the controversial stories from the world of professional wrestling. Produced by Vice Media and released in 2019, the show explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, revealing the brutal and often tragic consequences of a life in this grueling sport. Each episode tells a different story, including the mysterious disappearance of sensational wrestling star Gino Hernandez, the backstage politics that engulfed the Montreal Screwjob, and the death of Owen Hart.

Making / Production

Produced by Vice TV, Dark Side of the Ring is the creation of director Jason Eisener and producer Evan Husney. The series leverages dramatization and first-person interviews with wrestlers and other industry figures to reconstruct the tragic and controversial tales. Some of the interviewed subjects include Jim Ross, Bruce Prichard, and even the family members of the wrestlers involved in the tales.

Actors

• Chris Jericho: As the narrator of the series, Chris Jericho's voice takes viewers through the highs and lows of these fascinating stories. His performance is engaging and emotional, capturing the drama and intensity of the world of professional wrestling.
• Dutch Mantell: As himself, Mantell recounts his experiences as a wrestler and entertainer, providing firsthand insight into the world behind the ring.
• Paul Lazenby: As a wrestler and on-screen commentator, Lazenby adds depth and perspective to the reenactments and storylines of the series.
• Jim Ross: As a legendary commentator in the wrestling world, Jim Ross adds credibility and professional knowledge to the series, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and personal perspectives.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series began with fewer episodes in its first season and increased the number of episodes in later seasons due to positive response.
• The series has been praised for shedding light on both well-publicized and lesser-known stories in wrestling history.
• Many of the testimonies provided by wrestlers and insiders in this documentary series have been their only recorded accounts of these events.

Music, Soundtrack

• The tense and atmospheric score of Dark Side of the Ring is composed by Wade MacNeil and Andrew Gordon Macpherson.
• John Carpenter's Synth Heavy Score: This dramatic and eerie score is used in the series to underscore the darker and more dramatic moments of the stories being told.