The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring Season 6

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(230 votes)

   #1 - Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell

   S6:E13/25/2025

   From the first terrifying fall off the cage to the impact he still feels today, Mick Foley relives one of wrestling’s most iconic matches, Hell in a Cell ‘98 moment by moment.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   8.0/10(163 votes)

   #2 - Becoming Muhammad Hassan

   S6:E105/27/2025

   Just three years post-9/11, Marc Copani sees the highs and lows of wrestling when he’s given the chance to portray Muhammad Hassan, a villainous Arab-American character for the WWE.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   7.9/10(165 votes)

   #3 - The Scream Queen: Daffney

   S6:E95/20/2025

   With her piercing scream, Shannon Spruill became a cult star as Daffney in the squared circle. Outside the ring, Daffney fought a much more punishing battle with bipolar disorder.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   7.7/10(183 votes)

   #4 - Big Van Vader

   S6:E34/8/2025

   With an iconic look and skills few of his size could match, Big Van Vader stood out as a wrestling monster but controlling his anger became a bigger battle in and out of the ring.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   7.7/10(147 votes)

   #5 - Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik

   S6:E85/13/2025

   One of the most hated heels in wrestling history; The Sheik, whose violent career spanned 50 years is revealed by his family and the few who survived his hardcore bloodbaths.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   7.6/10(160 votes)

   #6 - Tony Atlas: Too Much, Too Soon

   S6:E44/15/2025

   With the physique of an Adonis and endless charisma, Tony Atlas made his mark as one of wrestling’s first Black stars but racism, addiction and ego kept Mr. USA from the top.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   7.6/10(155 votes)

   #7 - The Original "Superstar": Billy Graham

   S6:E54/22/2025

   Often imitated, never duplicated, Superstar Billy Graham broke the mold for what a wrestler could be but steroid abuse and battles with the McMahons kept Graham from the spotlight.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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   7.1/10(154 votes)

   #8 - Truth, Lies and Billy Jack Haynes

   S6:E75/6/2025

   An 80’s wrestling star, Billy Jack Haynes’ life of violence and mystery has led to his current situation—behind bars and charged with the second degree murder of his wife.

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   7.0/10(189 votes)

   #9 - Ludvig Borga: Hellraiser from Helsinki

   S6:E24/1/2025

   A Finnish wrestling bad guy turned real-life racist politician, Tony Halme’s time in the WWF as Ludvig Borga is only the start of his chaotic and destructive life.

   Director:Stuart Stone

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    7.0/10(149 votes)

    #10 - “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert

    S6:E64/29/2025

    Skilled as a performer in the ring and as a booker, who created storylines behind the scenes. ‘Hot Stuff’ Eddie Gilbert was a ticking timebomb of talent and self-destruction.

    Director:Stuart Stone

    Writer:Unknown

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