Vice TV Renews ‘Dark Side of the Ring’

Vice TV has renewed professional-wrestling docuseries “Dark Side of the Ring” for a 14-episode third season, which will premiere in 2021. Last season, “Dark Side of the Ring” covered the Chris Benoit murder-suicide, the murder of wrestler Dino Bravo, WWF’s “Brawl for All,” the career of hardcore wrestler New Jack, David Schultz assaulting “20/20” reporter John Stossel, the death of Jimmy Snuka’s girlfriend Nancy Argentino, Owen Hart’s tragic death at a WWF pay-per-view event, and Herb Adams’ attempt to build a wrestling empire. There is no confirmation what subjects will be covered in this new 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, 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!”

“Dark Side of the Ring” is produced by Vice Studios Canada and in partnership with Bell Media’s  Crave. Evan Husney is the executive producer and writer for the series; Jason Eisener is executive Producer and director. Vanessa Case, Catherine Whyte and Lee Hoffman are executive producers, Guillermo Garcia is senior executive in charge of production and Barry Davis is the series producer. Tara Nadolny is supervising executive. Morgan Hertzan is executive vice president and general manager of Vice Television.