Matt Hardy Previews “Star-Studded” Dark Side of the Ring Episode on Jeff Jarrett and TNA
The upcoming season of Dark Side of the Ring is set to dive deep into the complex history of TNA Wrestling and its founder, Jeff Jarrett. In a recent appearance on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt Hardy revealed that both he and his brother Jeff participated in extensive interviews for the project, which he believes will be the most star-studded installment in the series’ history.
A Narrative of Redemption
Hardy describes the documentary as a “redemption story,” focusing on the personal and professional volatility of Jeff Jarrett’s career. The interviews cover a wide chronological span, beginning with the Hardys’ first interactions with Jarrett and the pivotal moment when Jarrett and Owen Hart discussed placing the tag team titles on the Hardy brothers to help build their profiles.
Beyond the ring, the production explores the profound tragedies Jarrett faced, including the loss of his close friend Owen Hart and the death of his first wife. Hardy noted that the project highlights how Jarrett eventually “came out the other end in a much better place” and earned widespread respect through his subsequent actions.
“It felt great to be a part of something that did feel like a redemption story, because not only did we talk about how Jeff Jarrett came out the other end in a much better place and how he’s gained everyone’s respect from what he has done, we talked about the condition of TNA right now,” Hardy stated.
Production Scale and TNA’s Current Status
The scope of the production appears to be significantly larger than previous episodes. Hardy suggested that the sheer number of people interviewed gives the project unprecedented “star power.” While the final content is expected to run approximately three hours, the production will split the story across multiple episodes.
The documentary also looks toward the present, touching upon the current state of TNA Wrestling. Hardy emphasized that the promotion is currently in a strong position, describing it as “actually thriving on AMC.”
Premiere Details
Dark Side of the Ring season seven is scheduled to premiere on July 7 on Vice TV. The season will kick off with the three-part exploration of Jeff Jarrett and TNA.
- Premiere Date: July 7 on Vice TV.
- Focus: A three-part documentary on Jeff Jarrett and TNA Wrestling.
- Themes: A “redemption story” covering personal loss (Owen Hart, first wife) and professional growth.
- Scale: Described by Matt Hardy as potentially the most star-studded episode in the show’s history, totaling three hours of content.
- TNA Update: The project highlights TNA’s current success and its presence on AMC.
Quotes attributed to The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy via transcription by WrestlingNews.co.