Vice TV’s “Dark Side of the Ring” has another unsettling tale from the squared circle. This time, the documentary series focuses its lens on The Sheik, a wrestler as famous for his violent antics as his in-ring skills. On Tuesday, May 13, at 10:00 PM ET, “Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik” pulls back the curtain on a 50-year career built on hardcore bloodbaths and genuine audience hatred.
The Sheik, known as much for his outlandish persona as his brutal matches, remains a controversial figure in professional wrestling. This episode aims to get beneath the surface, exploring the man behind the character. Expect interviews with family members, alongside those who shared the ring – and survived – his infamous hardcore style.
“Dark Side of the Ring” has a well-earned reputation for exploring the often-unseen corners of the wrestling world, presenting its stories through the voices of those who lived them.
“Dark Side of the Ring” airs Tuesdays at 10:00 PM ET on Vice TV.
