Vice announces details, topics for ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ season two
Season two of Vice’s Dark Side of the Ring is officially set to premiere later this month.
The professional wrestling docuseries will return to Vice TV with a two-hour season premiere on Tuesday, March 24. The episode will air at 9 p.m. Eastern time and will focus on the Chris Benoit double murder-suicide. Benoit’s son David and Nancy Benoit’s sister Sandra Toffoloni were interviewed for the episode.
Chris Jericho is the new narrator for Dark Side of the Ring. A weekly after-show hosted by comedian Chris Gethard will air weekly on Tuesdays at 11 p.m. Eastern time. Vice hyped that the after-show will feature “a panel of guests from the worlds of wrestling and entertainment who will dissect the episodes. Fans will get to see dynamic conversations with insiders and experts, exclusive unseen clips and behind-the-scenes moments.”
The eight other episodes in Dark Side of the Ring season two are an hour-long and will air on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern time. The topics that will be covered are:
- The murder of Dino Bravo
- WWF’s Brawl for All tournament
- New Jack
- David Schultz’s assault of 20/20 reporter John Stossel
- The death of Jimmy Snuka’s girlfriend Nancy Argentino
- The inside story of The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal)
- Herb Abrams’ attempt to build a pro wrestling empire
- The death of Owen Hart
“The first season of Dark Side of the Ring was a massive hit. These powerful stories transcend wrestling fandom and resonate with both fans of the sport and newcomers who were captivated by this incredible storytelling,” Vice TV executive vice president and general manager Morgan Hertzan said. “We rise to the challenge and do not shy away from the truth. I am proud and excited to continue telling these courageous stories in season two.”
“As lifelong fans, we have always been fascinated by the behind-the-scenes, human stories of the world of professional wrestling,” Dark Side of the Ring executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener said. “For our second season we’re going even deeper into its secretive past. Many wrestlers and family members we interviewed have never spoken out before. Our series seeks to help bring closure to their stories.”
The trailer for Dark Side of the Ring season two is available to watch below: