Dark Side of the Ring returns with two-hour episode on TNA Wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

The seventh season of 'Dark Side of the Ring' premiered on July 7 with a two-hour episode covering the history of TNA Wrestling. Co-creator Evan Husney discussed the implications of the show's title, indicating that while it has helped spawn successful spinoffs, it may not fully represent the evolving focus on human stories in wrestling. The series has aimed to address misconceptions about the sport and the people involved. Following this two-hour opener, the show will revert to its standard hour-long format for the season's second episode next week.
- •New season launched on July 7 with a two-hour premiere.
- •Episode focuses on the history of TNA Wrestling.
- •Evan Husney comments on the show's title's implications.
- •The series aims to humanize wrestling figures and stories.
- •Next episode will return to the traditional hour-long format.
- 4:07 AMWrestling Inc — Dark Side Of The Ring's Evan Husney Says Name Is The Best And Worst Thing About The Show
""Dark Side of the Ring" returns for its seventh season on Tuesday, July 7 with its first-ever two-hour episode.
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