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Dark Side Of The Ring S6E05 Live Premier: A Deep Dive Into Wrestling’s Most Shocking Stories
April 22, 2025 – Preview & What to Expect
By [Watch Wrestling], WWE & Wrestling Insider
The Return of Wrestling’s Most Provocative Series
The wait is over. Dark Side of the Ring, Vice TV’s groundbreaking docuseries that peels back the curtain on professional wrestling’s most controversial and tragic stories, is back with its sixth season. And if the first four episodes have been any indication, Season 6 is shaping up to be its most explosive yet.
Tonight, April 22, 2025, marks the premiere of Season 6, Episode 5, and fans are buzzing with anticipation. What dark chapter of wrestling history will be exposed this time? Which legends, victims, and villains will have their stories told in the series’ signature raw, unfiltered style?
In this exclusive 2000+ word preview, we’ll break down:
✔ What we know about S6E05 so far
✔ Potential subjects based on insider rumors
✔ Why this episode could be the most shocking yet
✔ How to watch the live premiere online
✔ Fan theories and expectations
Let’s dive into the darkness.
Dark Side Of The Ring: Why It’s Wrestling’s Most Important Documentary Series
Before we get into Episode 5, let’s acknowledge why Dark Side of the Ring has become essential viewing for wrestling fans and historians alike.
Since its debut in 2019, the series has tackled some of the most harrowing stories in wrestling:
- The tragic double murder-suicide of Chris Benoit
- The mysterious death of Bruiser Brody
- The twisted saga of the Fabulous Moolah
- The plane ride from hell
- The rise and fall of The Ultimate Warrior
Each episode is a masterclass in investigative storytelling, blending archival footage, candid interviews, and emotional testimonies from those who lived through these events.
Now, with Season 6 already delivering bombshells, Episode 5 is poised to continue that tradition.
What Do We Know About S6E05? (Spoiler-Free Preview)
Vice TV has been tight-lipped about the exact subject of tonight’s episode, but clues and rumors have been swirling. Here’s what we’ve gathered:
1. Possible Episode Subjects
While no official synopsis has been released, wrestling insiders speculate that Episode 5 could cover one of these high-profile stories:
A. The Fall of WWE’s “Kliq” Backstage Politics
- The infamous backstage power struggles of the 1990s
- How Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall allegedly controlled WWE creative
- The Montreal Screwjob’s hidden fallout
B. The Mysterious Death of Daffney (Shannon Spruill)
- The tragic final days of the WCW and TNA star
- Her struggles with CTE and mental health
- Wrestling’s failure to protect its talent
C. The Steroid Trials & Vince McMahon’s 1994 Scandal
- The federal investigation that nearly destroyed WWE
- How Vince avoided prison
- The long-term impact on wrestling’s wellness policies
D. The Rise and Fall of ECW’s Most Controversial Stars
- New Jack’s violent legacy
- Raven’s psychological warfare
- The real cost of ECW’s hardcore revolution
2. Confirmed Interviewees (Leaked List)
While Vice hasn’t confirmed the full lineup, sources suggest we’ll hear from:
✔ A former WWE Champion linked to the episode’s subject
✔ A retired female wrestler with firsthand experience
✔ A legendary manager breaking silence on a decades-old secret
✔ A journalist who investigated the story extensively
Why This Episode Could Be the Most Shocking Yet
If the rumors are true, S6E05 might surpass even the Benoit episode in sheer controversy. Here’s why:
1. A Story That Was “Buried” by WWE?
Many Dark Side episodes reveal stories WWE wanted to keep hidden. If this episode tackles the Kliq’s backstage tyranny or Vince’s steroid trial, it could expose long-suppressed truths.
2. Never-Before-Seen Footage
Past episodes have unearthed lost interviews, locker room recordings, and confidential documents. Will we see Vince under oath? Backstage footage of the Kliq manipulating talent?
3. A Heartbreaking Human Story
If the focus is Daffney or another fallen wrestler, expect raw, emotional accounts from friends and family about wrestling’s failure to help its own.
How to Watch Dark Side of the Ring S6E05 Live Online
Don’t miss the premiere! Here’s how to watch:
📅 Date: April 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
📺 Channel: Vice TV
🌐 Streaming Options:
- Vice TV’s official website (with cable login)
- Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV (if Vice is included in your package)
- Amazon Prime Video (available next-day for purchase)
Fan Theories & Predictions
The wrestling community is buzzing with speculation. Here’s what fans are saying:
💬 “If it’s about the Kliq, we’re finally getting the truth about how they blackballed talent.”
💬 “Daffney’s story needs to be told—wrestling failed her.”
💬 “Vince’s steroid trial is the biggest untold story in wrestling history.”
Final Thoughts: Why You CAN’T Miss This Episode
Dark Side of the Ring doesn’t just revisit history—it forces wrestling to confront its demons. Whether tonight’s episode exposes backstage corruption, tragic deaths, or industry-wide cover-ups, one thing is certain:
This will be a conversation starter for years to come.
Will you be watching? Drop your predictions in the comments!
🔥 Stay tuned for our FULL RECAP & REVIEW after the premiere! 🔥
[Watch Wrestling]
WWE & Wrestling Insider
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
clickbait
clickbait
It’s good
Yes
Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?