After much anticipation, Vice TV is ready to get back in the squared circle for Dark Side of the Ring Season 7, a three-part docuseries focusing on Jeff Jarrett and TNA. According to Variety‘s exclusive report, new episodes premiere on July 7 at 9 p.m. ET with two back-to-back episodes. New episodes will then air weekly thereafter. The season will begin with a three-part deep dive into Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and co-founder and performer Jeff Jarrett.
Pete Gaffney on Dark Side of the Ring Season 7
“‘Dark Side of the Ring’ is one of our strongest franchises that speaks to our audience with its gritty exposition of the real emotional and physical costs behind professional wrestling,” said Vice TV president Pete Gaffney. “Wrestling is one of America’s most influential pop culture phenomenons, and this series further explores the blurred lines between wrestling’s spectacle and reality, ultimately uncovering the truths behind the stories fans thought they knew.”
Other episodes include
In addition to going to the mats with Jeff Jarrett and TNA, Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 explores the lives of wrestlers like Paul Orndorff, Ray “The Big Boss Man” Traylor, and Missy Hyatt. Finally, there’s also an episode dedicated to the mind-blowing match between Necro Butcher and Samoa Joe, one-legged wrestler Zach Gowen, and Rick Wilson, an exotic dancer who briefly made fans hollar as an Ultimate Warrior knockoff, The Renegade.
What is Dark Side of the Ring?
If you’re new to Dark Side of the Ring and want to learn more, it’s a critically acclaimed Canadian docuseries that explores untold stories about professional wrestlers. The series often investigates some of the sport’s most tragic stories, exposing what goes on behind the scenes when the lights go dark, pain medication isn’t enough, and the danger is no less real than audiences assume.
I left wrestling behind a long time ago, but still admire the fortitude it takes to get in the ring. When those bodies hit the stage, that shit hurts. Anyone who says wrestling is fake doesn’t take into account the coordination and skill required to perform such a violent ballet of blood, sweat, and tears. From what I’ve heard, Dark Side of the Ring will change the way you look at wrestling, even if you’re not a fan. Make sure you tune in.
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