Dark Side of the Ring “The Scream Queen: Daffney” – Tuesday May 20 on Vice TV

Dark Side of the Ring “The Scream Queen: Daffney” – Tuesday May 20 on Vice TV

Vice TV’s acclaimed docuseries Dark Side of the Ring examines the life and career of Shannon Spruill, known in the wrestling world as Daffney. The 90-minute episode, “The Scream Queen: Daffney,” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, at 10:00 PM ET.

The installment explores Daffney’s rise to popularity, partly due to her distinctive piercing scream, and her persona as the “Scream Queen.” Beyond the ring, the episode details her difficult battle with bipolar disorder. Dark Side of the Ring is noted for its in-depth look at some of professional wrestling’s most compelling and often tragic stories, investigating controversies both inside and outside the squared circle.

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