Hulk Hogan's TNA Meltdown: Dark Side of the Ring Pulls Back the Curtain on Dixie Carter's Chaos

Fans of wrestling's darker corners, brace yourselves. VICE TV's critically acclaimed Dark Side of the Ring is about to dissect one of pro wrestling's most awkward breakups: Hulk Hogan's controversial exit from TNA. The docuseries promises to lay bare not just the "Hulkster's" departure, but also how then-TNA President Dixie Carter allegedly made a bad situation even worse.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, or TNA, famously emerged as the rebellious challenger to WWE's monopoly after Vince McMahon absorbed WCW. Founded by Jeff Jarrett, TNA was a beacon of hope for many, known for its high-flying X-Division and distinctive six-sided ring. But behind the scenes, it was a constant battleground of power struggles and financial turmoil. Hogan's arrival, alongside Eric Bischoff, was meant to be a game-changer, but instead, it led to even more internal friction.

The upcoming episode, the third and final part of a three-part deep dive into TNA, spotlights the truly embarrassing way Hogan was written off television. It highlights the questionable creative choices made during that tumultuous period, with Dixie Carter's leadership firmly in the crosshairs. Expect unfiltered insider accounts from wrestling legends and personnel as creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener pull back the curtain on this messy chapter.

Dark Side of the Ring is renowned for unearthing the most scandalous and tragic stories in wrestling. This season also promises to explore the journeys of legends like Paul Orndorff, Ray Traylor (The Big Boss Man), and the groundbreaking Missy Hyatt, alongside the infamous Necro Butcher vs. Samoa Joe match.