Professional wrestling is the only sport where its stars live in two worlds and balance their in-ring characters with real life. This series examines these complex intersections of fantasy and reality while uncovering wrestling's dark and untold history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
