Dark Side of the Ring

The first of a two‑part series examines the tragic events surrounding WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, in a shocking domestic tragedy. Over a three‑day span in June 2007, Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, and their seven‑year‑old son, Daniel, before taking his own life.

The programme titled is the first instalment of a two‑part series. Classified as an episode‑type programme, it presents a factual account of a well‑known incident from the world of professional wrestling. In this opening half the narrative follows the disturbing events surrounding WWE star Chris Benoit. Over a three‑day period in June 2007, Benoit took the lives of his wife, Nancy, and their seven‑year‑old son, Daniel, before turning the gun on himself. The episode concentrates on the sequence of these acts and the grim conclusion of the family tragedy. The focus remains tightly on the timeline of those three days, detailing how the murders unfolded and culminated in Benoit’s own death. By concentrating on the chronology, the programme offers a concise reconstruction of the case without venturing beyond the core facts. As the first segment of the series, this episode sets the stage for the continuation in the second part, where further examination of the circumstances may be pursued. It provides viewers with a straightforward, factual recounting of the Benoit case, anchored solely in the events that occurred in June 2007.