3 Key Points:
- Vice TV picks up “Dark Side of the Ring” for a fifth season, aiming for a March premiere.
- The series explores profound stories in wrestling, with hints of new topics and interviews.
- Critiques from industry insiders like Kevin Nash and Bruce Prichard express concerns over the show’s focus and fact-checking.
Seasonal Return and Production Buzz
Rumblings within the wrestling community have been confirmed: Vice TV is set to bring back the impactful documentary series, “Dark Side of the Ring,” which scrutinizes wrestling’s most intense and often tragic tales. According to PWInsider, the fifth season will grace our screens in March, suggesting that production has been quietly moving forward well ahead of this announcement.
Past Reflections and Future Explorations
This series has delved into the complex legacies of iconic personas such as Chris Benoit and the Von Erich family. Fans speculate which untold stories will be brought to light following teasers hinting at subjects like the storied Pacific Northwest Wrestling circuit. Buff Bagwell fueled these speculations with news of a personal filming experience for the series last year.
Inside Opinions
“Dark Side of the Ring” has met with mixed reactions from wrestling stalwarts; the frank depiction of the industry’s darker narratives divides opinions. Kevin Nash opts out of the series, citing personal familiarity with the industry’s grim realities, while Bruce Prichard voices skepticism regarding the series’ focus on negativity and questions its reliance on sources, notably concerning the involvement of journalist Dave Meltzer.
