So, you think you know wrestling? Think again. VICE’s Dark Side of the Ring returns, this time tackling the bizarre saga of Johnny K-9, a grappler who apparently moonlighted as the head of a biker gang with a penchant for, shall we say, extracurricular activities. Forget piledrivers and suplexes; we’re talking bombings, drug trafficking, and even murder.
This isn’t your average tale of a wrestler gone rogue. Johnny K-9 wasn’t just bouncing between bingo halls and dive bars. He was allegedly steering a motorcycle club knee-deep in serious criminal enterprises. The specifics are still emerging, but Dark Side of the Ring is set to unpack the alleged connection between K-9’s gang and the bombing of a police station, as well as a double homicide. If you’re picturing something out of a pulpy crime novel, you’re probably not far off.
The real question here is how someone could maintain such a stark double life. Did the theatricality of professional wrestling somehow bleed into a darker reality? Or was K-9 a cunning operator who used the squared circle as a cover for his illicit dealings? Dark Side of the Ring will undoubtedly explore these questions, offering a glimpse into the murky intersection of sports entertainment and organized crime.
This isn’t just a wrestling story; it’s a true crime thriller waiting to happen.Tune in to VICE on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 9:00 PM to see how deep this rabbit hole goes. One thing’s for sure: it’s likely to be a wild ride.
