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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 1 - The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta
    7.7/10(206 votes)

    #1 - The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 2 - Buff and the Bagwells
    7.4/10(206 votes)

    #2 - Buff and the Bagwells

    S5:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 3 - Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird
    7.7/10(183 votes)

    #3 - Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird

    S5:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 4 - Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story
    7.2/10(175 votes)

    #4 - Saving Face: The Brutus Beefcake Story

    S5:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 5 - The Life and Legends of Harley Race
    7.5/10(175 votes)

    #5 - The Life and Legends of Harley Race

    S5:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 6 - Chris Colt: Welcome to My Nightmare
    6.7/10(163 votes)

    #6 - Chris Colt: Welcome to My Nightmare

    S5:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 7 - Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon
    7.1/10(161 votes)

    #7 - Chris Adams: The Gentleman and the Demon

    S5:E7

    '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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 8 - Sensational Sherri
    8.1/10(179 votes)

    #8 - Sensational Sherri

    S5:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 9 - Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon
    7.2/10(167 votes)

    #9 - Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 10 - Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince
    7.5/10(158 votes)

    #10 - Black Saturday: The Rise of Vince

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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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 206 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/5/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Buff and the Bagwells".