Missy Hyatt on Breaking Barriers & Wrestling’s Dark Side | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 9)

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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 Subscribe now and never miss a podcast episode: vice.video/SUBSCRIBE-TO-VICETV 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 VICE TV Website: www.vicetv.com Channel Finder: www.vicetv.com/en_us/channel-finder Facebook: www.facebook.com/vicetv Twitter: twitter.com/vicetv Instagram: instagram.com/vicetv Follow VICE Sports Facebook: www.facebook.com/vicesports Twitter: twitter.com/vicesports Instagram: instagram.com/vicesports Follow Dark Side of the Ring Twitter: twitter.com/darksideofthering Instagram: instagram.com/darksideofthering #darksideofthering #VICESports #MissyHyatt Missy Hyatt on Breaking Barriers & Surviving Wrestling’s Dark Side | Dark Side of the Ring: Unheard (Ep. 9) youtu.be/R4bCzs0LZV0

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