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Last week's double part look at the formation of TNA and aspects of Jeff Jarrett's life, career and outlook tugged at the heartstrings whilst offering a gripping insight into 'the little company that could'. TNA has kinda stolen that nickname from the original ECW, because (let's face it) it probably shouldn't be here. Scott Steiner laid that out during part 3 when he said the promotion should've died a million times over by now.
Nope, it's still kicking, and that's astounding considering some of the nonsense that's gone on under the TNA/Impact banner. This blowoff episode focused in on more scathing reviews of one Dixie Carter's management style, analysed horror show moments like Victory Road 2011, laid bare what Jarrett, Vince Russo and others really thought about Hulk Hogan's influence on proceedings and more.
VICE went with a happier-than-usual ending for the final few minutes by exploring Jarrett's redemption following scary alcohol problems and his time in AEW. They even caught up with All Elite chief Tony Khan for a few words, so everything ended on a positive note. Things could've easily been grossly different for Jeff.
The sweeping changes to production (the divisive 6-sided ring went under the microscope) and the TNA roster in 2010 were examined, and so was the ridiculous decision to try go head to head with WWE Raw every Monday. That was never going to end well.
Here's everything learned from the final chapter in 'Dark Side Of The Ring: TNA'. This has been a wonderful start to the new season.
