If you enjoy pro wrestling, comedy, or crime drama, check out our Channel Surfing TV picks. Learn about the unsavory part of professional wrestling in the seventh season of Dark Side of the Ring. Raising a family can be hard when Trying returns this week. Then, crime drama specialist Chris Brancato has a new show called The Westies.
The Story Behind the Stars and Promotions
One of the biggest draws of professional wrestling is the spectacle of it all. However, behind the glitz and glamour can be tales of scandal, tragedy, and controversy. Dark Side of the Ring is there to tell those stories.
The docuseries has a compelling lineup this season with some of their biggest stories yet. Subjects include the match between Necro Butcher and Samoa Joe and deep dives into the lives of Big Boss Man, Paul Orndorff and more. Though, it all begins with an exploration of Jeff Jarrett’s TNA.
The two-episode season seven premiere of Dark Side of the Ring airs Wednesday, July 7, on Vice TV.
Trying To Be a Normal Family
Nikki and Jason of Trying have had some roadblocks in their journey of starting a family of their own. It began with their troubles conceiving to their choice to adopt instead. The new season introduces some other complications.
They have been making it work as a family but their children’s biological mother, Kat, shows up at Nikki and Jason’s door. The pair try their best to help incorporate the new addition, but Kat brings unpredictability and chaos into their lives.
Season five of Trying begins Wednesday, July 7, on Apple TV+.
Devils of Hell’s Kitchen
The Westies were a notorious Irish American gang based out of New York known for their violence. It is also the title of a new show centering on the group and their exploits during the 80s.
The story is set during the construction of the Jacob Javits Center in Hell’s Kitchen, the gang’s home turf. They see the potential in the construction to help build their wealth and influence. As their power grows, inner conflicts begin to rise between the younger and older generations.
The two-episode series premiere of The Westies releases Sunday, July 12, on MGM+.
