The 5 must-watch Dark Side of the Ring episodes

4) How Brian Pillman Broke The Fourth Wall – Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2

Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 started strong with a two-part episode going on the life and career of Brian Pillman. The Loose Cannon was one of wrestling's most controversial characters. Pillman blurred the line between reality and working in the business. It made for an intriguing edition of the series.

Talking heads are chosen for the "How Brian Pillman Broke The Fourth Wall" Dark Side of the Ring episode brought a lot to this one. Stone Cold Steve Austin was Pillman's former tag team partner in WCW, and one of his friends. Along with Pillman's confidant Kim Wood, they added perspective to Pillman's mindset at different points in his career.

Brian Pillman's children all told their sides of the story. They had a different point of view seeing how Brian's choices in his career affected his home life. Pillman's sister Linda was the overwhelming hero of the story, helping bring Brian's children together years after his death.

Brian's widow, Melanie Pillman, became the villain of the episode in many ways. Her relationship with Pillman put a strain on his relationship with his first two kids as well as allegedly led to the death of his first wife. Pillman's tale is not the brightest with drugs, lies, and a character that was one of a kind, but is certainly worth watching.