How To Watch Vice TV's Dark Side Of The Ring

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• Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 is finally here. Throughout the last few years, the documentary series has become a major part of professional wrestling. It has told stories of some of the most infamous and famous stories to ever take place in the sport. It is truly one of the best shows out there right now. Whether you are a fan of professional wrestling or not, it is definitely worth checking out. Fans will be excited to see what comes up in this upcoming season.

The history of professional wrestling is filled with tragic and hard to believe stories, whether it be the heartbreaking deaths of legendary wrestlers or shocking occurrences that happened inside and outside the ring. With that in mind, Vice TV premiered a new show on April 10, 2019, called Dark Side of the Ring. Ranging from six to fourteen episodes, each season went behind the scenes of the sport's worst moments. Narrated by wrestling legends like Mick Foley & Chris Jericho, each episode interviews other famous wrestlers and the families of those involved.

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Though popular with wrestling fans and those who just love documentaries without even knowing much about the sport, Dark Side of the Ring has had controversy as well, with some saying the show is too negative, and has turned into gotcha journalism, relying on journalists such as Dave Meltzer, who deals in rumor rather than facts. On Something to Wrestle, Bruce Prichard said of the series, "The show itself I think went from a place of an investigative show to a place of a 'Gotcha!' show, and, 'Let's see who we can tear apart, dead or alive with rumor and innuendo." (h/t Wrestling Inc.) Love it or hate it, Dark Side of the Ring demands attention. Here's where you can find it.

UPDATE: 2024/03/01 11:30 EST BY BENJAMIN VIEIRA

Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 is finally here. Throughout the last few years, the documentary series has become a major part of professional wrestling. It has told stories of some of the most infamous and famous stories to ever take place in the sport. It is truly one of the best shows out there right now. Whether you are a fan of professional wrestling or not, it is definitely worth checking out. Fans will be excited to see what comes up in this upcoming season.

What Is 'Dark Side Of The Ring'?

Stories And Wrestlers From WWE, WCW, And Beyond Are Covered

Dark Side of the Ring was created by Evan Husney and George Eisener. Over five seasons and coming up on 50 episodes, they've covered the worst of wrestling's past. Since Season 2, wrestling legend Chris Jericho has been the narrator, with the likes of Dave Meltzer, Jim Cornette, Mick Foley, and Jake "the Snake" Roberts being just a few interviewed over multiple episodes.

The first season of Dark Side of the Ring dealt with issues such as the Montreal Screwjob and the Von Erich curse. Season 2 premiered with a two-part episode about the Chris Benoit tragedy, and the finale took a look at the accidental death of Owen Hart. Season 3 premiered with another two-parter, this time about Brian Pillman, but it was an episode about the infamous plane ride from hell that caused a lot of controversy for its revelations about Ric Flair. This past season covered wrestlers such as Chris Candido, Tammy Sytch, the Junkyard Dog, and Marty Jannetty.

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Where Can I Watch 'Dark Side of the Ring'?

Viewers With & Without Cable Have Options To Watch 'Dark Side Of The Ring'

Dark Side of the Ring airs on Vice TV, which, while a smaller channel, can still be found on many cable providers. If you're a cord cutter, it's not available on YouTube TV, but you can find new episodes as they air on Vice TV if you subscribe to Hulu with Live TV, any Sling TV package, Fubo TV, and DirecTV Stream. Dark Side of the Ring, during its season, airs on Tuesdays at 10 pm EST.

For viewers outside the U.S., new episodes of Dark Side of the Ring can be found on the network and streaming service Crave in Canada. If you live in the United Kingdom, it airs on Channel 4.

Where Can I Watch Old Episodes Of 'Dark Side Of The Ring?'

Many Streaming Services Give You The Option Of Watching Old 'Dark Side Of The Ring' Episodes

If you can't watch Dark Side of the Ring live, you can find episodes on many streaming services, though often not until many months after the season airs. In the United States and Canada, you can find older episodes on Hulu, Tubi, YouTube, and the Roku Channel. You can also choose to rent episodes on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, or you can get episodes through Vice TV's app and website. Canadian viewers can also find episodes on Crave. For those in the United Kingdom, you can rent episodes on Prime Video and Apple TV, or watch through Flicks, YouTube, or Vice TV's app. Older episodes used to be available on Channel 4 but are no longer carried.

Everything You Need To Know About Season 5

10 Episodes Make Up The Latest Season

Fans have waited with immense anticipation for what this latest season of Dark Side of the Ring has to offer. On January 29, 2024, they finally got their answer as to what to expect from this latest season of the show. Its premiere took place on March 5, 2024, with an episode about John Tenta, also known to fans as Earthquake. With another nine episodes left to go in the season, fans cannot wait to see what this latest offering has in store for them.