Dark Side of the Ring renewed for Season 7 filming in Louisville

Vice TV has renewed the documentary series Dark Side of the Ring for a seventh season, and production on new episodes is already under way, with filming taking place in Louisville, Kentucky, several weeks ago. The confirmation ends months of uncertainty about the series following the conclusion of Season 6 earlier this year. No premiere date or episode lineup has been announced.

Since its debut in April 2019, the series has examined controversial and tragic episodes in professional wrestling by combining archival footage with interviews of people who were directly involved. Its investigative format has explored events including the death of Owen Hart, the double murder and suicide involving Chris Benoit, the 1990s in-ring killing of Bruiser Brody, and the Montreal Screwjob. The sixth season, which premiered in March, featured episodes on figures and incidents such as Superstar Billy Graham, Billy Jack Haynes, Daffney, Ludvig Borga, and Muhammad Hassan.

Filming in Louisville highlights the city’s place in wrestling history. Louisville was home to Ohio Valley Wrestling, a developmental territory that worked closely with larger promotions, and has been a frequent site for archival...