The tragic story of wrestling star Chris Benoit, which is the focus of the season two opener of Vice doc series Dark Side of The Ring, has been rolled out on YouTube ahead of its linear premiere.
The second season of the doc series, which looks at wrestling’s most controversial stories, premieres on Tuesday March 24. However, the first part of the two-part premiere has just gone live on the free streaming service.
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Produced by Vice Studios, the first episode tells the story of one of the biggest names in the sport Benoit, who in 2007, killed...
The second season of the doc series, which looks at wrestling’s most controversial stories, premieres on Tuesday March 24. However, the first part of the two-part premiere has just gone live on the free streaming service.
More from DeadlineShowtime Sets Season Premiere Dates For 'Billions', 'Black Monday', 'The Chi', 'Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels' & 'Vice' - TCANetflix & Pulse Films Get Legal Letter About Copyright Breach On Documentary 'Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator'Vice All-But Rules Out Further Production Buys, Develops Netflix & Amazon Shows Via Pulse Films
Produced by Vice Studios, the first episode tells the story of one of the biggest names in the sport Benoit, who in 2007, killed...
- 3/20/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Vice has set the premiere date for the second season of its wrestling docuseries “Dark Side of the Ring,” which will be a special two-hour episode that tells the story of wrestling icon Chris Benoit, the cable channel announced Tuesday.
According to Vice, “The two-part premiere special episode delves into the tragic story of wrestling superstar Chris Benoit. In 2007, Benoit, one of the biggest names in the sport, killed his wife, Nancy and seven year old son Daniel before hanging himself in a crime that shocked the world and sparked a conversation about mental health in sports that continues today. The documentary offers unprecedented access to Benoit’s inner circle of family and friends, who reveal their complicated feelings about the tragedy 13 years later including his son, David: ‘That definitely was not him. He’s still my hero,’ and Sandra Toffoloni, Nancy Benoit’s sister: ‘I think I do, someday want to forgive him…...
According to Vice, “The two-part premiere special episode delves into the tragic story of wrestling superstar Chris Benoit. In 2007, Benoit, one of the biggest names in the sport, killed his wife, Nancy and seven year old son Daniel before hanging himself in a crime that shocked the world and sparked a conversation about mental health in sports that continues today. The documentary offers unprecedented access to Benoit’s inner circle of family and friends, who reveal their complicated feelings about the tragedy 13 years later including his son, David: ‘That definitely was not him. He’s still my hero,’ and Sandra Toffoloni, Nancy Benoit’s sister: ‘I think I do, someday want to forgive him…...
- 3/3/2020
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Vice has announced that the second season of its popular series “Dark Side of the Ring” will return this month.
Season 2 of the show, which goes behind the scenes of some of the most controversial stories in pro wrestling, will debut on March 24 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. The two-hour season premiere will delve into the story of Chris Benoit, who killed his wife, Nancy, and son, Daniel, in 2007 before committing suicide. The episode will feature interview’s with Benoit’s family and friends, including his other son, David, and Sandra Toffoloni, Nancy Benoit’s sister.
The season will also feature episodes on: the murder of Dino Bravo; the “Brawl for All” tournament that led to career-ending injuries; the career of Ecw star New Jack; David Schultz’s violent run-in with a 20/20 reporter; the death of Nancy Argentino, Jimmy Snuka’s girlfirend; the story of tag team wrestling legends Hawk...
Season 2 of the show, which goes behind the scenes of some of the most controversial stories in pro wrestling, will debut on March 24 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. The two-hour season premiere will delve into the story of Chris Benoit, who killed his wife, Nancy, and son, Daniel, in 2007 before committing suicide. The episode will feature interview’s with Benoit’s family and friends, including his other son, David, and Sandra Toffoloni, Nancy Benoit’s sister.
The season will also feature episodes on: the murder of Dino Bravo; the “Brawl for All” tournament that led to career-ending injuries; the career of Ecw star New Jack; David Schultz’s violent run-in with a 20/20 reporter; the death of Nancy Argentino, Jimmy Snuka’s girlfirend; the story of tag team wrestling legends Hawk...
- 3/3/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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