Dark Side of the Ring

10 Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring - Season 2

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Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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Dark Side of the Ring - S2E8

#10 - Cocaine & Cowboy Boots: The Herb Abrams Story (Season 2 - Episode 8)

One man's fanatical attempt to build a wrestling empire to rival Vince McMahon's goes tragically haywire as his ego and cocaine addiction kills his dream -- and him along with it.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 120 votes.

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#9 - Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Investigating the mysterious story of Jimmy Snuka, whose girlfriend Nancy Argentino died in their motel room in 1983, and revealing her family's 30-year struggle for justice.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 139 votes.

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#8 - The Assassination of Dino Bravo (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Family and friends of Dino Bravo relive his descent from Montreal's favorite wrestling son to mob enforcer, and the deadly consequences that followed.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 133 votes.

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#7 - The Brawl For All (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Known as the worst idea in the history of professional wrestling, a legitimate boxing tournament leads to career-ending injuries and has audiences begging for the final bell.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 141 votes.

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#6 - The Life and Crimes of New Jack (Season 2 - Episode 3)

One of the most feared and controversial wrestlers of all time, New Jack's career reads like a criminal rap sheet; revealing the man behind the monster and his hardcore legacy

The episode was rated 7.61 from 147 votes.

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#5 - The Last Ride of the Road Warriors (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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The inside story of how wrestling's ultimate tag-team partnership is undone when one half of the powerhouse duo slides into alcohol and substance abuse.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 138 votes.

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#4 - David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World (Season 2 - Episode 7)

The cautionary tale of David Schultz, set to become a superstar until his violent run-in with "20/20" reporter John Stossel saw him exiled from the business he'd sworn to protect.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 129 votes.

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#3 - Benoit Part One (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life; those closest to the tragedy never speak openly until now.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 176 votes.

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#2 - The Final Days of Owen Hart (Season 2 - Episode 10)

In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. Bravely reliving his final day, his widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 147 votes.

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#1 - Benoit Part Two (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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The conclusion to wrestling's darkest hour, including startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son, and then took his own life.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 165 votes.

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