7.7/10166 votes#1 - The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2024
John Tenta couldn't be further from the monstrous Earthquake character WWF fans loved to hate; as his career faded, a health battle threatened to take him from the family he loved.
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7.3/10158 votes#2 - Buff and the Bagwells
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2024
Marcus "Buff" Bagwell's brash persona in the ring was easily matched by his wild antics outside of it, made even wilder by the eccentric family he brought along for the ride.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10138 votes#3 - Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2024
Already a wrestling star as a teenager, Terry Gordy's time with the renowned Fabulous Freebirds made him a living legend until an accidental overdose robbed him of everything.
Director: N/A
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7.2/10134 votes#4 - Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2024
Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake's path in the wrestling world was defined by his decades-long friendship with Hulk Hogan and a horrifying accident that almost took his life.
Director: N/A
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7.6/10136 votes#5 - The Life and Legends of Harley Race
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2024
Harley Race achieved near mythical status for wrestling fans as the ultimate tough guy, but behind closed doors his life was haunted by violence and unimaginable personal tragedy.
Director: N/A
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6.9/10121 votes#6 - Chris Colt: Welcome to My Nightmare
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2024
The wildest wrestler never to break through, Chris Colt’s life took him from LSD trips in the ring to the world of porn but his self-destructive ways kept him from becoming a star.
Director: N/A
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7.1/10119 votes#7 - Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2024
'Gentleman' Chris Adams had the charm, prowess and instinct to become a wrestling sensation, but a violent relationship with alcohol led to a tragic end at the hands of a friend.
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8.1/10131 votes#8 - Sensational Sherri
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2024
An icon of the 80s and 90s as the 'Sensational' manager of top wrestling stars, Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.
Director: N/A
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7.1/10123 votes#9 - Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/30/2024
A legend of hardcore wrestling, The Sandman made his mark in ECW as the ultimate beer-chugging dirtbag — but lines are blurred when his real family is brought into the ring.
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7.6/10107 votes#10 - Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/7/2024
The day that has gone down in infamy as the launch of Vince McMahon’s absolute takeover of the professional wrestling industry, Black Saturday changed wrestling forever.
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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring Season 5
Every episode of Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring Season 5!
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
Genre:Documentary
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the Ring" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/5/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Buff and the Bagwells".