My Top Episodes Of Darkside Of The Ring.

Warning.

Just a heads up, I will be discussing issues like. Child Murder, sexual assault, and suicide, reader discretion is advised.

Intro.

The Vice Docu Series Darkside Of The Ring, has divided the wrestling fanbase, from raising points of controversy, to bringing up points, that some fans already know, but in my opinion, it's been a revelation, it's managed to bring up, and raise awareness of issues, that would normally get ignored by the mainstream media. I think, if the need for conversations has got to be had, then it's ok to educate the audience, because social issues, are real issues, and sometimes you need to take a step back, and take a breath.

5. The Ultimate Warrior Season 3.

I found this episode to be horrorfying, and, enlightening, the man known as James Hellwig, was a complete differant person to the character that he potrayed. His divergance into unthinkable Racism, and full on persona, that lead to multiple problems, this was an eye opening piece of TV, that has stayed with me, since the first time I watched it.

4 Nick Gage Season 3.

This episode confirmed what I thought about Nick Gage, he's absolutely nuts. Enough said.

3 Plain Ride From Hell Season 3.

From accounts of Drug misuse, insane antics in the air, the awful accusations that came surrounding Ric Flair, after a stewardess accused him of sexual assault, that led to Tommy Dreamer to say some awful comments, that led to him getting suspended by his employers. TNA, to the heartbreaking realisation, that the industry failed Terry Runnels, after her ex Dustin Rhodes, wouldn't leave her alone, and the alleged sexual exposure from Brock lesnar. This. Was. A sickening look into the industry's time window, that should never have existed.

2 The Fabulous Moolah Season 1

This. To Me, shattered all of my illusions, when it came legendary status, and how that term gets thrown around nowadays, because this lady, isn't a lady, nor is she a legend, what this episode uncovered, was how the awful side of the industry, can encapsulate one person. By all accounts the Fabulous one was an awful lady, who got off on the suffering of others, by the worst ways possible.

1 The Benoit Murders Parts 1 and 2 Season 2.

This. Episode is one of the finest points of Wrestling documentary making, it acts as a severe gut punch to the senses, that reminds us as the viewers, that life is precious, and that every child deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a child. Daniel was let down in the worst way possible. Chris's oldest son David gives a great insight into what his dad was like, that painted the image of son, trying to get the best from an awful situation, which is understandable. The talking heads. Vicki Guererro. Jim Ross. Chavo Guererro, and. Chris Jericho, all give good insight, and feelings, and post trauma accounts, as the WWE was forced to tighten it's wellness policy. This two parter ended with Chris Jericho, bringing David, and. Nancy's sister together, at an AEW show, this at the time reminded me, that the industry, does have a soul.