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Tonight, VICE TV's Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential host Conrad Thompson and docuseries creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener continue revisiting the past- following up previous looks at the death of "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez and "The Montreal Screwjob." Re-examining the most explosive episodes from the first two seasons and featuring never-before-seen moments, unanswered questions, and[...]

Re-examining the most explosive episodes from the first two seasons and featuring never-before-seen moments, unanswered questions, and secrets uncovered, this week's spotlight turns to the triumphs, tragedies, and hopeful future on one of professional wrestling's legendary families with a look back at "The Last of the Von Erichs." Image: Screencap Here's a look at the trailer for[...]

"It's another family portrait, about a wrestling family who revolutionised the sport and then suffered tragedy." "Sean is an extraordinary filmmaker and we're excited to be working with him," added Tessa Ross. The Von Erichs are one of the most storied families in wrestling, getting their start in the 1960's with Fritz Von Erich beginning his run[...]

Wait, what? You might find it hard to believe, considering the well-known story of the Von Erichs has earned the family the legend of a curse Out of six sons of patriarch Fritz Von Erich, five died tragic, early deaths, before Fritz died of lung cancer in 1997. But this episode is titled The Last of[...]