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Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard

VICE
Wrestling
Professional Wrestling
Terry Funk
Montreal Screwjob
Abdullah the Butcher
Bruiser Brody
Vince Mcmahon
Jake Roberts
Tony Atlas
WWE
Hulk Hogan
FMW
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Colt
Puerto Rico
Adrenaline Addiction
Sherri Martel
Georgia Championship Wrestling
Bret Hart
Buff Bagwell

The podcast from the creators of the hit VICE TV show Dark Side of the Ring and the The Lapsed Fan is back for an all-new season. We take you deep into Dark Side the Ring's vast archives of unaired interviews with wrestling's most talked about personalities. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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Latest Episodes

Missy Hyatt set many precedents as a valet who mixed it up in the wrestling ring, and on this episode of Unheard, she discusses the bumps and bruises, the disparities she faced as a non-wrestling female character, and being rescued from the brink.

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The former "Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan learned from the best, and in this episode of Unheard, the former WCW booker and Eddie Graham confidant takes us through how to keep the audience guessing, a big secret Florida wrestling boss Eddie Graham kept, ... more

2 Cold Scorpio was quick to fly in the ring and quick to escalate outside of his, and on this episode of Unheard, the former Flash Funk takes us behind his behind-the-scenes confrontations, how he developed his signature moves, paranoia, and toughing... more

Lanny Poffo served as the proud voice for his legendary late brother "Macho Man" Randy Savage in sitting for Dark Side cameras for its first episode, and on this installment of Unheard, he takes us through growing up with Randy, the making of the Mac... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Sullivan
Veteran professional wrestling personality and booker
Episode: Kevin Sullivan
Charles Skaggs
Professional wrestler known as Two Cold Scorpio
Episode: 2 Cold Scorpio
Lanny Poffo
Professional wrestler, brother of Randy Savage
Episode: Lanny Poffo
Kim Wood
Former strength and conditioning coach for the Cincinnati Bengals who mentored Brian Pillman in the wrestling business.
Episode: Kim Wood
Jerry McDevitt
A prominent attorney known for representing WWE and defending Vince McMahon in legal cases, including the steroid trial.
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Episode: Jerry McDevitt
David Schultz
Wrestler and bounty hunter known for his infamous encounter with John Stossel and significant impact in the wrestling industry
Episode: Dr. D David Schultz
Tony Atlas
Professional wrestler known for his lengthy career and his stories of the wrestling world
Episode: Tony Atlas
Jim Cornette
Professional wrestling manager known for his sharp insights and historical perspectives
Episode: Jim Cornette & Vince Russo
Vince Russo
Former head writer for WWF and WCW, known for controversial approaches to wrestling storytelling
Episode: Jim Cornette & Vince Russo

Hosts

Jack Encarnacio
Host from The Lapsed Fan Wrestling Podcast and Jack is a known podcast host.
Evan Husney
Co-creator and executive producer known for his work on Dark Side of the Ring.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 243 ratings
  • Trop bien

    Continuez comme ça

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hardcore TV
    France22 days ago
  • 48 min for 48 seconds

    Jerry speaks for probably 4 25 second clips while the hosts explain what Jerry thinks or means. It’s awful

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jimmy Chunn
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome

    Podcast Addict
    5
    @patrickjones
    4 months ago
  • Appreciate the deeper dive

    The Co-chairs are involved. Nuff said.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Smith504
    United States10 months ago
  • even more of a great series

    I’m a huge fan of the tv show and this podcast is the cherry on top! As a fan, I just wish they would cover some more of the darker topics like joey ryan and the speaking out movement, the ring boy scandal, and what happened to kevin nash in the sweltering summer of 1992.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chaposuxxx
    United Statesa year ago

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Many express enjoyment of the storytelling and personal anecdotes shared by hosts and guests.
Overall engagement is high, with listeners often recommending it based on unique historical perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth exploration of wrestling's history and emotional narratives.
Some listeners feel that certain episodes could better balance content with host contributions.

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#5
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#120
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#3
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Apple Podcasts
#21
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#117
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#13
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Talking Points

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Abdullah the Butcher
Q: What do you do if you're Abdullah The Butcher and everyone wants to riot?
Look up in the air and walk towards them, which can disarm the crowd's aggression.
Dr. D David Schultz
Q: What about John Stossel? What if John Stossel apologized?
I would have to see how he responded first.
Dr. D David Schultz
Q: What would you say to John Stossel?
I don't hold nothing against John Stossel. John Stossel was used and set up like I was.
Dr. D David Schultz
Q: If Vince called to apologize for throwing you under the bus, would you accept it?
No, after 40 years, he's gonna call me and apologize. He's got too big an ego.

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The content focuses on exploring the lesser-known and more controversial aspects of professional wrestling, intertwining the stories and experiences of prominent personalities with broader cultural narratives. This podcast features in-depth conversations and previously unaired interviews, providing unique insights into wrestling's complex history and the emotional realities faced by its figures. Each episode often reveals personal anecdotes that relate to key events in wrestling, illuminating the darker side of the industry and challenging conventional perspectives on its practices and personalities. What sets this apart is the blend of archival material with contemporary analysis, making it appealing not only to wrestling fans but also to ... more

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1. Kevin Sullivan
2. Charles Skaggs
3. Lanny Poffo
4. Kim Wood
5. Jerry McDevitt
6. David Schultz
7. Tony Atlas
8. Jim Cornette

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