The Disgraceful Downfall of War MachineJon “War Machine” Koppenhaver went from MMA figure to prison inmate; that's what episode 10 of Dark Side of the Cage is about. But on this episode of the pod, Robin Black talks to Tim Healy, Executive Producer of Dark Side of the Cage, and Dave Hodgson, Supervising Producer, about their favorite moments of this season.
This is Deeper Into The Cage, the podcast that accompanies Dark Side of the Cage. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
Ronda Rousey Defined a Generation of Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWisSkFJwMQ
Nick Diaz's Roller Coaster Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8B85zAKh4&t=143s
The Epic Kimbo Slice Story: From Backyard Brawls to MMA Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHVHtHyBGE
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
PRIDE Was Larger Than Life. Where Did it Go Wrong?Josh Barnett tells Robin Black what his PRIDE FC days meant to him.
This is not Dark Side of the Cage by the way. This is the behind-the-scenes extras. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks is a YouTube series that reveals behind-the-scenes insights into a topic recently covered in an episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage. And an excuse for host Robin Black to chat to his friends, who are as obsessed with the art of fighting as he is.
New episodes of Dark Side of the Cage drop every Wednesday on VICE TV. Episodes of Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks will be released on this YouTube channel.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
PRIDE FC: A Violent and Vital Chapter of MMA History
https://youtu.be/ISqmtRmSJmg
The Explosive Mix of MMA and Reality TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOE9mmuHMtI
Notes on a Champion: Evan Tanner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-XuaMbrSBE
Remembering the Origins of Japan's MMA SceneYou could never talk about MMA in Japan without mentioning PRIDE FC.
This is not Dark Side of the Cage by the way. This is the behind-the-scenes extras. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks is a YouTube series that reveals behind-the-scenes insights into a topic recently covered in an episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage. And an excuse for host Robin Black to chat to his friends, who are as obsessed with the art of fighting as he is.
New episodes of Dark Side of the Cage drop every Wednesday on VICE TV. Episodes of Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks will be released on this YouTube channel.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
PRIDE FC: A Violent and Vital Chapter of MMA History
https://youtu.be/ISqmtRmSJmg
The Explosive Mix of MMA and Reality TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOE9mmuHMtI
Notes on a Champion: Evan Tanner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-XuaMbrSBE
I Saw True Fighting Spirit Coaching Ronda RouseyIn this episode, Robin Black speaks to Edmond Tarverdyan, the coach behind the UFC’s first female trailblazer, Ronda Rousey.
This is not Dark Side of the Cage by the way. This is the behind-the-scenes extras. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks is a YouTube series that reveals behind-the-scenes insights into a topic recently covered in an episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage. And an excuse for host Robin Black to chat to his friends, who are as obsessed with the art of fighting as he is.
New episodes of Dark Side of the Cage drop every Wednesday on VICE TV. Episodes of Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks will be released on this YouTube channel.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
Nick Diaz's Roller Coaster Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8B85zAKh4&t=143s
The Epic Kimbo Slice Story: From Backyard Brawls to MMA Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHVHtHyBGE
Diego Sanchez: The Original Nightmare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V_1ftI3erA
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Ronda Rousey Defined a Generation of FightersEdmond Tarverdyan, Ronda Rousey's former coach, explains what it was like to train a fighter who was suddenly thrust into the mainstream.
This is not Dark Side of the Cage by the way. This is the behind-the-scenes extras. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks is a YouTube series that reveals behind-the-scenes insights into a topic recently covered in an episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage. And an excuse for host Robin Black to chat to his friends, who are as obsessed with the art of fighting as he is.
New episodes of Dark Side of the Cage drop every Wednesday on VICE TV. Episodes of Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks will be released on this YouTube channel.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
I Saw True Fighting Spirit Coaching Ronda Rousey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csdmWWESTRM
Nick Diaz's Roller Coaster Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8B85zAKh4&t=143s
The Epic Kimbo Slice Story: From Backyard Brawls to MMA Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHVHtHyBGE
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
An Expert Explains Matt Hughes’ Shocking InjuriesThis is Deeper Into The Cage, the podcast that accompanies Dark Side of the Cage. This week host Robin Black is talking about the shocking injuries sustained by UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes, when his truck was hit by a train in 2017. He is lucky to be alive.
This is not Dark Side of the Cage by the way. This is the behind-the-scenes podcast. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks is a podcast that reveals behind-the-scenes insights into a topic recently covered in an episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage. And an excuse for host Robin Black to chat to his friends, who are as obsessed with the art of fighting as he is.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
Ronda Rousey Defined a Generation of Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWisSkFJwMQ
Nick Diaz's Roller Coaster Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8B85zAKh4&t=143s
The Epic Kimbo Slice Story: From Backyard Brawls to MMA Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHVHtHyBGE
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Matt Hughes Had "Worst Form of Head Injury"Concussions and neurological injuries end MMA careers. Today, an MMA Physician, Dr Faisal Rehman, tells Robin Black why that is.
This is Deeper Into The Cage: Cage Talks, the podcast that accompanies Dark Side of the Cage. If you want the full episodes of Dark Side of the Cage, that's on VICE TV (the actual TV channel!) every Wednesday at 10P.
Deeper Into the Cage: Cage Talks is a podcast that reveals behind-the-scenes insights into a topic recently covered in an episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage. And an excuse for host Robin Black to chat to his friends, who are as obsessed with the art of fighting as he is.
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Watch more from VICE TV:
Ronda Rousey Defined a Generation of Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWisSkFJwMQ
Nick Diaz's Roller Coaster Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8B85zAKh4&t=143s
The Epic Kimbo Slice Story: From Backyard Brawls to MMA Glory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHVHtHyBGE
Follow Robin Black on Instagram (@robinblackmartialarts) or X (@robinblackmma).
Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Podcast Trailer)The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
This season, hear untold stories from icons like Mick Foley, Bret Hart, Abdullah the Butcher, Buff Bagwell, and more. Get firsthand accounts of legendary moments, backstage drama, and the sacrifices that shaped wrestling history.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
#darksideofthering #VICESports
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About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring premieres March 25 at 10P on VICE TV.
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Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Podcast Trailer) #darksideofthering #VICESports
https://youtu.be/Thjevi7XEyo
Mick Foley’s Untold Wrestling Stories | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 1)Mick Foley has faced down fear and sacrificed life and limb in the wrestling business, and in this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, he shares his innermost thoughts on why bumping into bombs and barbed wire is worth it.
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New podcast episodes drop every Wednesday.
Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring airs Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Podcast Trailer) #darksideofthering #VICESports
https://youtu.be/Thjevi7XEyo
Bret Hart on Wrestling’s Golden Era & the Montreal Screwjob | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 2)Bret “The Hitman” Hart has seen it all.
In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Bret reflects on growing up in Calgary’s iconic Hart wrestling family, wild road stories from the ‘80s (including sharing a flight with Sammy Hagar), and the moments leading up to the Montreal Screwjob—when cameras were rolling behind the curtain.
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New podcast episodes drop every Wednesday.
Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring airs Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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Bret Hart on Wrestling’s Golden Era & the Montreal Screwjob | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 2)
https://youtu.be/O8xX5cOV1a8
Kim Wood on Brian Pillman's Mind Games & Bidding War | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 3)Kim Wood isn’t your typical wrestling insider. A former NFL strength coach turned trusted adviser to Brian Pillman, Kim helped mastermind Pillman’s attempt to manipulate the wrestling world into a bidding war. In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Kim breaks down Pillman’s genius, the psychology of deception in the industry, and what happens when manipulation becomes a drug.
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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Kim Wood on Brian Pillman’s Mind Games & Bidding War | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 3)
https://youtu.be/iXwzPkwfkGU
Abdullah the Butcher’s Fork-Stabbing Secrets | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 4)From his carved-up forehead to his fork-stabbing style, Abdullah the Butcher knows how to bring in a crowd. In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Abby takes us back to some of his earliest hustles and reluctantly lifts the veil on the tricks that made him a figure of fascination and fear for wrestling fans.
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Abdullah the Butcher’s Fork-Stabbing Secrets | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 4)
https://youtu.be/juYsWeaviM0
Buff Bagwell on WCW Fame, Addiction & Judy Bagwell | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 5)Marcus “Buff” Bagwell had it all—even before he became one of WCW’s biggest stars. On this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Buff opens up about insecurity, locker room hazing, addiction, and the heartfelt tribute he left for his late mother, former WCW tag champ Judy Bagwell.
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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Buff Bagwell on WCW Fame, Addiction & Judy Bagwell | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 5)
https://youtu.be/vDEISG53op4
Lanny Poffo Opens Up About Life with Macho Man Randy Savage | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 6)Lanny Poffo was more than just “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s brother—he was his protector, hype man, and at times, his opposite. In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Lanny Poffo opens up about life in the Savage family, Randy’s rise to icon status, and how Lanny found his own voice as "The Genius"—and as the second-fiddle sibling no more.
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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Lanny Poffo Opens Up About Life with Macho Man Randy Savage | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 6)
https://youtu.be/_eQWnDjy79Y
United Gangs of America is Back | Season 2 TrailerPrepare for an unfiltered look at life inside America’s most dangerous and secretive gangs. From the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas to the Yakuza, Season 2 of United Gangs of America goes deeper than ever with exclusive interviews, raw footage, and firsthand stories from those who lived it. Discover how gangs operate, earn money, maintain power, and evolve inside prisons and on the streets.
New episodes every Tuesday at 9P, starting June 3 — only on VICE TV.
This Season Features:
- Pagan Motorcycle Club
- Aryan Brotherhood of Texas
- Fresno Bulldogs
- Nuestra Familia
- Black Mafia Family
- Vagos Motorcycle Club
- Aryan Sisters of Texas
- Nazi Lowriders
- Black Guerilla Family
- Yakuza
Each episode peels back the layers of gang culture in the U.S. and abroad — exposing the power structures, racial divisions, and brutal initiations shaping organized crime today.
United Gangs of America is Back | Season 2 Trailer
https://youtu.be/FZIkv-943bE
2 Cold Scorpio: From Flash Funk to Brawl For All | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 7)2 Cold Scorpio—also known to WWE fans as Flash Funk—was as wild outside the ring as he was inside it. In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Scorpio opens up about his infamous backstage fights, paranoia in the locker room, signature high-flying style, and going toe-to-toe in the brutal Brawl for All. This is the side of Scorpio's story you've never heard—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the source.
Watch the full episode to hear how 2 Cold Scorpio’s chaotic energy helped shape one of wrestling’s most unpredictable eras.
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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2 Cold Scorpio: From Flash Funk to Brawl For All | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 7)
https://youtu.be/PFQDTR6E-d8
Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell (FULL EPISODE, Dark Side of the Ring)From the first terrifying fall off the cage to the impact he still feels today, Mick Foley relives one of wrestling’s most iconic and brutal matches: The infamous Hell in a Cell ‘98.
New Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV.
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Junkyard Dog: The People's Wrestler
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Wrestling in the 1970s Was Brutal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEV81StEfZQ
#DarkSideoftheRing #HellinaCell
Chapters:
0:00 One of The Most Shocking Matches in History
2:00 Wrestling Filled a Gap
3:31 The Art of Brutality
4:48 Tag Team
6:20 Focused
8:55 Enter The Undertaker
10:40 Hell in a Cell
12:00 "I Want to Be Thrown Off"
13:00 The Last Dance
15:00 The Ascent
16:00 The Fragile Roof
17:27 Mankind's Life-Changing Fall
18:00 "Like Witnessing a Car Accident"
19:30 Wrestling is Fake? Doesn't Look Like It
21:00 Bring in the Doctor
23:00 He Rises Again
24:00 Beyond a Showman
24:35 Second Hell in a Cell Fall
26:00 "We Thought He Was Dead"
27:30 Still Breathing
28:30 Mankind's Tooth in His NOSE
29:30 Still a Showman
30:40 "As Real as a Heart Attack"
31:15 A Family Man
21:30 Are You Really Okay?
23:00 Career Renaissance
24:37 Mankind Vs The Rock, I Quit Match
35:30 11 Brutal Chair Shots
36:00 Too Much?
38:00 Long-Term Effects
39:00 Stage Shows
40:00 New Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays 10P on VICE TV
How Kevin Sullivan Convinced Hulk Hogan to Turn Heel | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 8)Kevin Sullivan was one of the most influential minds behind wrestling’s biggest shifts—and he learned from the very best. In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, the former WCW booker opens up about the psychological blueprint of wrestling storytelling, the behind-the-scenes lessons passed down by Florida promoter Eddie Graham, and the long game that led to Hulk Hogan's iconic heel turn.
This rare, never-before-heard interview reveals how Sullivan worked the chessboard of wrestling’s golden eras—from old-school Florida to WCW at its peak.
00:00 Intro: Kevin Sullivan’s Role in Wrestling History
03:00 Why He Wasn’t in the Benoit Episode
06:00 Reflections on the Graham Family & Wrestling Tragedy
09:00 The Satanic Gimmick: Army of Darkness Origins
12:01 Manipulating Perception Without Saying “Satan”
15:00 Booking Florida After Dusty Rhodes Left
18:00 Joining WCW & Navigating Hulk Hogan’s Power
21:00 Dungeon of Doom: Building Around Hogan’s Crew
24:30 Convincing Hogan to Turn Heel in the nWo Era
28:00 Inside Bash at the Beach: The Third Man Strategy
31:30 Trash in the Ring & Booking Real Heat
35:00 Benoit, The Belt, and Sullivan’s Last Run as Booker
38:30 WCW’s Collapse & Kevin’s Final Thoughts
42:00 Miami Reflections & Legacy of Florida Wrestling
45:00 Outro: Remembering Kevin Sullivan’s Influence
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
How Kevin Sullivan Convinced Hulk Hogan to Turn Heel | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 8)
https://youtu.be/by0hP04ZrbE
Billy Jack Haynes Speaks from Jail About Murder Charge & Wrestling Regrets | Dark Side of the RingFrom the ring to a jail cell — former pro wrestler Billy Jack Haynes speaks out from behind bars. Haynes reflects on the murder charge he’s facing, his painkiller addiction, and the damage his secretive, volatile behavior caused in and out of the ring. Once a rising star, his career unraveled through drugs, missed matches, and personal demons — now, he says, he’s living with the consequences.
Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring:
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Subscribe now and never miss a podcast episode: https://vice.video/SUBSCRIBE-TO-VICETV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard:
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring:
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Missy Hyatt on Breaking Barriers & Wrestling’s Dark Side | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 9)Missy Hyatt wasn’t just a valet—she was a trailblazer who brought attitude, glamour, and toughness to an industry that didn’t know how to handle her. In this episode of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, Missy opens up about the physical toll of being a woman who dared to mix it up in the ring, the double standards she faced as a non-wrestling female personality, and the moments when her life nearly went off the rails.
This is her raw, unfiltered story—from pioneering on-screen roles to being rescued from the brink.
00:00 Intro: Welcome to Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard
03:00 Becoming Missy Hyatt: Early Days & First Breaks
06:01 Valet vs. Wrestler: Fighting for Credibility
09:00 Life on the Road & the Cost of Fame
12:01 Daphne, Mental Health, & Industry Pressure
15:10 Breaking Stereotypes in a Male-Dominated World
18:12 Wrestling Culture & Survivor Stories
21:30 Getting Heat: Backstage Politics & Power
24:40 Finding Identity Outside the Gimmick
27:33 Toxic Relationships & Wrestling’s Dark Side
30:45 Rescued from the Brink: A Turning Point
33:32 Legacy, Regret & Reinvention
36:31 Missy on Modern Wrestling & Female Voices
39:24 What She Wishes She Knew Then
42:18 Fans, Fame & the Personal Toll
45:22 Final Reflections: Who Is Missy Hyatt Today?
48:18 Outro
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Season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring: Tuesdays at 10P on VICE TV
About Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard
The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
About Dark Side of the Ring
Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
Follow Dark Side of the Ring
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Missy Hyatt on Breaking Barriers & Surviving Wrestling’s Dark Side | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 9)
https://youtu.be/R4bCzs0LZV0
Nikita Koloff on Becoming "The Russian Nightmare" | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 10)What happens when an American becomes the most convincing Russian villain in professional wrestling? On the season finale of Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard, mild-mannered Scott Simpson reveals how he transformed into Nikita Koloff—a character that terrified fans and defined Cold War-era wrestling.
From mastering a foreign accent overnight to living his gimmick off-camera, Nikita Koloff takes us deep into the physical toll, the backstage politics, and the personal evolution that came from playing a foreign menace in one of wrestling’s most iconic roles.
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The hit Dark Side of the Ring podcast is back. From the creators of VICE TV’s groundbreaking series and The Lapsed Fan, Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard takes you deep into the archives, revealing never-before-heard interviews with wrestling’s most legendary and controversial figures.
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Professional wrestling is the only sport whose stars live in two worlds, balancing their in-ring characters with real life. Dark Side of the Ring examines the complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark, untold history.
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Nikita Koloff on Becoming "The Russian Nightmare" | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 10)
https://youtu.be/Rk4cPhmAEaQ
The Biker Who Even Terrified His Own Gang | United Gangs of AmericaPagan enforcer, Conan, brutalized and extorted his way the top of the gang, eventually becoming National Sergeant-at-Arms. Even his own crew were terrified of him.
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United Gangs of America is Back | Season 2 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZIkv-943bE
