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“Dark Side Of The Ring” Officially Renewed For A Third Season

Vice TV has officially renewed “Dark Side of the Ring” for a third season, according to Variety.

The third season will feature 14 episodes, and will premiere in 2021 some time.

Season one featured 6 episodes while season two featured 10 episodes.

There is no official word on topics for the third season, but it was recently revealed, via PWInsider, that producers have filmed interviews with family members of the late Grizzly Smith for an episode on Grizzly and his children – Sam Houston, Rockin’ Robin, and WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts. Eric Bischoff recently revealed on his 83 Weeks podcast that he was interviewed for “Dark Side” episodes on the late Brian Pillman, and the joint WCW – New Japan “Collision in Korea” event that was held in North Korea in April 1995. The “Collision in Korea” episode is one of the primary topics that show creators Evan Hunsey and Jason Eisner had wanted to produce for the third season.

“‘Dark Side of the Ring’ is a knockout show for Vice TV. The tag-team executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener are true heavyweight champions of the world (of TV), and we are so excited to pin down a third season of this incredible series,” said Morgan Hertzan in a press release, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Vice Television. “Seasons 1 and 2 of ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ are examples of the compelling, thought-provoking, and engaging storytelling we champion here at Vice TV. We can’t wait to see what the series will throw down in the third round!”

It was announced earlier this year after season two wrapped that “Dark Side of the Ring” is now the best-performing series in the history of ViceTV. The first two seasons are now available for streaming on Hulu.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Chris Jericho To Narrate “Dark Side Of The Ring” Season 2, Details & Trailer Released

Vice officially announced today that their popular pro wrestling series “Dark Side of the Ring” will premiere on Tuesday, March 24 at 9pm ET on the network.

You can see the new season two trailer below.

The two-hour season premiere will focus on the Chris Benoit tragedy, featuring interviews with Benoit’s family and friends, including his other son David Benoit, and Nancy Benoit’s sister, Sandra Toffoloni.

The show, which was Vice TV’s most-watched show in history during the first season, will air each Tuesday night at 10pm ET. AEW star Chris Jericho will be the narrator. There will be a new show premiering each week at 11pm ET after “Dark Side of the Ring” with Chris Gethard hosting a rotating panel of guests from the worlds of pro wrestling and entertainment.

“The first season of ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ was a massive hit,” said Morgan Hertzan, executive vice president and general manager of Vice Television, in a press release. “These powerful stories transcend wrestling fandom and resonate with both fans of the sport and newcomers who were captivated by this incredible storytelling. 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,” said executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener. “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 following topics were confirmed for season two:

* The Benoit tragedy

* The murder of Dino Bravo

* Brawl For All leading to career-ending injuries

* The career of New Jack

* David Schultz’s run-in with a 20/20 reporter

* The death of Nancy Argentino

* The story of WWE Hall of Famers The Road Warriors

* Herb Abrams’ attempt to build a wrestling empire

* Owen Hart’s death

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Chris Benoit Tragedy, Owen Hart Tragedy And Other Topics Confirmed For Second Season Of Vice’s “Dark Side Of The Ring”

The second season of Viceland’s “Dark Side of the Ring” docuseries on pro wrestling is scheduled to premiere on the cable network in late March, according to PWInsider.

The ten-episode season will focus on nine topics with one being covered across a two-part special, which is likely the Chris Benoit tragedy.

The Owen Hart tragedy will also be covered.

The following topics have been confirmed for season two:

* The Benoit tragedy

* Brawl For All

* New Jack

* Dino Bravo

* The Owen Hart tragedy

* Herb Abrams

The first season of the docuseries focused on the Von Erich family, the Montreal Screwjob, WWE Hall of Famer Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth, and others. Viceland renewed the series for a second season in July 2019.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Viceland Greenlights “Dark Side Of The Ring” Season Two

The docu-series “Dark Side of the Ring” has been picked up by Viceland for a second season.

Viceland President Guy Slattery made the announcement on Tuesday during the Television Critics Association’s press tour.

According to the press release, the first season of the show “racked up the best premiere ratings in P18-49 and total viewers (P2+) of any series in the channel’s three-year history.”

Executive Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisner will return for the second season, which will get a 10-episode run this time around.

The first season of the highly-acclaimed show told the stories of the Von Erich family, Gino Hernandez, Bruiser Brody, The Fabulous Moolah and more.

If you haven’t seen the show yet, go out of your way to check it out. It’s really good.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet