Busted Open

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray kick off the show by talking about an explosive AEW Dynamite show from Wednesday night - that Dave was actually in attendance for. He talks about how at times the crowd was so loud that he could barely hear what was being said as AEW continues to grow a passionate fan base. Also, we launch our new "Keeping it Real with Renee Paquette" segment - with Renee giving us her hot takes in the world of professional wrestling and beyond! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca isn't having the best of days; his wife Violetta has cozied up to Thunder Rosa, & even let her into their home! Bully Ray & the Busted Open Nation take him to task for it all ... and all appears okay till THUNDER ROSA ATTACKS DAVE live on the show! You have to hear how this one turns out ... trust us. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk the BIG ending coming off of RAW this week and the BIG moment ... Big E is your new WWE Champion! They break down what went down on RAW, the decision to have this happen on RAW, what this means for Big E & The New Day, and what's next, especially as WWE plans to hold another talent draft next month ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk the big news coming off the wknd, that Samoa Joe has been forced to give up his NXT Title due to injury. They talk what this means for him & the brand moving forward, on the eve of NXT's relaunch this week. Speaking of, NXT's Franky Monet joins Dave & Tommy to discuss her journey ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk about the "hallowed halls" of pro wrestling -- those iconic venues that are just as meaningful to wrestling's history than as the wrestlers are themselves. The guys share stories of the places they've both wrestled in, and watched wrestling in, & remember ... it's not the SIZE of a venue that counts, it's how you use it. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Hood hosts this edition of Busted Open Saturday with a jam packed episode that includes the return of Finn Balor to SmackDown as "The Demon" - and he confronts Roman Reigns himself! Also, Brock Lesnar has an ultimatum for Paul Heyman as it seems everybody wants to get their hands on Roman. Finally, we look back at professional wrestling in 2021 so far and what makes this year different than all the rest. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry talk to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley on his comments that rocked the pro wrestling world this week where he talks about WWE not being "the place" anymore for young talent. Also, following her return & Battle Royale victory at AEW All Out, Ruby Soho joins the guys to talk her journey in the business, future with All Elite Wrestling & feud with AEW Women's Champion Britt Baker. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down this week's AEW 'Dynamite', in particular, CM Punk & Taz squaring off on the mic, & MJF's scorching promo on Brian Pillman Jr & the Cincinnati crowd ... speaking of getting hot on the mic, a caller named 'Babe Sharky' draws the ire of the guys after calling Bully out for one of his opinions. Someone get a bucket of cold water for Dave. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to AEW owner Tony Khan on the heels of their 'All Out' PPV ... listen as they discuss the success of the wknd, the big talent acquisitions of late (with Bryan Danielson, Ruby Soho, & Adam Cole all debuting at 'All Out'), what's next with 'Dynamite' this week, and even the news that Kenny Omega has been ranked #1 in the PWI 500 for 2021. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk about the perceived 'divide' fans have when it comes to pro wrestling these days; the way wrestlers see it on the inside is far different than what some fans think. Also, Dave was confronted by Thunder Rosa at AEW Fan Fest in Chicago over the weekend ... he says "STAY AWAY" but wait, why is his wife siding with Thunder Rosa?!? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a historic PPV Sunday night with AEW All Out, Bully Ray & Ryan McKinnell break down the moments that got them on the edge of their seats. Bully & Ryan give their reactions to all that happened in All Out from major matches to in-ring returns, and, most especially, the surprise debuts that we got to witness in Chicago. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca talks to a bunch of AEW stars backstage at Fan Fest in Chicago, just ahead of AEW 'All Out' ... listen as he chats with: 1) Big Swole, 2) Santana and Ortiz, 3) Shawn Spears, 4) Kris Statlander, & 5) QT Marshall ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry come direct to YOU from AEW's Fan Fest in Chicago, just ahead of the 'All Out' PPV ... listen as they're joined by a bunch of special guests, & a whole audience of pro wrestling fans. Guests include AEW Women's Champion Dr Britt Baker DMD, as well as Nyla Rose, Vickie Guerrero, and ... wait, is that Thunder Rosa?!?*NOTE - Includes material not found in the broadcast version that aired on SiriusXM's Fight Nation* To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell break down and give their predictions for AEW's biggest PPV to date "All Out." They also get to talk to Eddie Kingston fresh after a promo gone viral last night on AEW Rampage. Sit Back, Relax, and enjoy while Mark & Ryan, as well as Eddie, get you ready for All Out! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry are joined by Ring of Honor's Bobby Cruise & the Busted Open Nation as they all collectively remember the late Shannon "Daffney" Spruill, who was found dead this week at the age of 46. They share stories of her time in wrestling & reflect upon her memory, & tell those listening that is is ok to seek help when you're suffering. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca sees the hashtag #RIPNXT trending yesterday, so he and Bully Ray dive into all the NXT hearsay going around ... what will Vince McMahon & Bruce Prichard's involvement be moving forward? And what does it mean for Triple H & his NXT vision? It ain't just the logo -- NXT will soon be A LOT different than it once was ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to CM Punk about his journey back to pro wrestling & his debut for AEW, and why he needed to walk away in the first place. Dave & Tommy also talk afterwards about what Punk's return means to the pro wrestling business, & what the future may hold ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray look at RAW from the week & focus on what went down in the ring between RAW Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Nia Jax on Monday night ... Dave & the Busted Open staff offer their thoughts before Bully puts school in session and breaks down what he thinks happened in the match and prior between the two superstars. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap what was a big wknd for the NWA by checking back in with your NEW Worlds Heavyweight Champion, Trevor Murdoch ... also, Tommaso Ciampa of NXT talks with the guys ahead of a big match tomorrow, & relays where he feels he fits in as NXT moves forward for the WWE. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer look back at last weekend & the 3 big returns we saw in pro wrestling - CM Punk on AEW Rampage, & Becky Lynch / Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam. The guys compare the 3 & talk crowd reactions on a brand-new 'Masters Class' ... listen & learn ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Hood & Mark Henry welcome Trevor Murdoch ahead of his NWA title shot this wknd against Nick Aldis. Also, Mark responds to criticism from Booker T of CM Punk’s debut AEW promo. Mark & Jonathan also react to the biggest moments from Friday night & pick their favorite show from another loaded week of pro wrestling! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry welcome the one-and-only Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair, on to talk about working with the NWA again, just ahead of this wknd's 2 big PPVs -- 'EmPowerrr' & 'NWA 73' ... also, the guys are joined by AEW owner & president Tony Khan to break down a bunch of stuff, including the strength of the current AEW roster, a roster Tony says rivals one of the greatest of all time ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down AEW 'Dynamite' from the week; specifically, CM Punk's promo & that Bryan Danielson tease ... the guys talk about a possible AEW run for the former Daniel Byran in WWE, and how it could, or would differ from his time in WWE ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to executive producer Mickie James about 'EmPowerrr', the all-women's NWA PPV she's put together, taking place this Saturday from The Chase Ballroom in St Louis & part of the National Wrestling Alliance's 73rd anniversary wknd ... Mickie breaks down what to expect, as well as how much this project has meant to her following her release from WWE, a true "labor of love" ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray pose an interesting question in the aftermath of SummerSlam & RAW this week ... just who is WWE for now? And have we entered a new creative 'era' of the company? As some of WWE's decisions may be affecting long-standing fans one way, just maybe they're affecting much younger fans a different way, & a way needed to help cultivate that next generation of pro wrestling fans ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray break down the big news coming off the weekend; mainly, the 3 big returns we saw ... Brock Lesnar returns at the end of SummerSlam to confront Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch returns & wins the SmackDown Women's Championship in 27 seconds (did it have to happen that way??), and CM Punk debuts for AEW Friday night in his hometown of Chicago ... listen and learn. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk all about 'fan interactions' in pro wrestling ... as Bully's saying goes, "respectful fans will get what they want; disrespectful fans will get what they deserve." The guys tell their stories & more ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CM Punk debuts on AEW Rampage and single handedly transforms the wrestling landscape. The reaction, the buzz, the feedback has been nonstop as CM Punk is back in professional wrestling. What's this mean for AEW? What's this mean for WWE? Ryan McKinnell & Tommy Dreamer discuss all this and more. Plus, Mark Henry - who was commentating on AEW Rampage last night when Punk debut talked about the experience and what he thinks this means for AEW and more! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer get you all set for WWE SummerSlam. Consider this your audio primer! Listen as they break down the card & offer their predictions on what's going to happen tonight in Las Vegas ... don't miss it ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry have differing opinions on whether John Cena can capture his record-breaking 17th World Championship at SummerSlam on Saturday ... listen as they hash it out. Also, Tony Khan talks to the guys mere hours before what is expected to be a 'memorable' edition of AEW 'Rampage' ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down what was a high energy AEW 'Dynamite' from the week, in particular Sting & Darby Allin vs 2.0, & Chris Jericho's final '5 Labours of Jericho' showdown against MJF. The guys give their takes, & oh yeah ... STING NO SOLD A TABLE. What does Bully have to say about this? Listen & find out ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk NXT from the week, leading into 'TakeOver 36' this weekend ... will Karrion Kross retain his title? Or will Samoa Joe put him to sleep? The guys talk NXT with the Busted Open Nation ... also, ahead of 'Dynamite' in Houston, Dave & Tommy are joined by Houston native Sammy Guevara to talk all things AEW ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray look back on the go-home edition of RAW from the week, and ask: just who exactly is RAW written for? They break down audience perceptions & expectations for the red brand, as WWE heads into SummerSlam this wknd; speaking of the wknd, the guys are also joined by Samoa Joe to talk NXT TakeOver 36 this Sunday... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray tackle the big question on the heels of SmackDown last Friday ... will John Cena beat Roman Reigns this Saturday at SummerSlam? And will the appearance of one Ric Flair over the wknd at Triplemania in Mexico City have anything to do with it? Also (& speaking of Triplemania) IMPACT Knockouts Champ (& newly crowned Reina de Reinas Champ) Deonna Purrazzo joins the show to talk about becoming the NEW 'belt collector' To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk about that "2nd night" of TV ... when a major promotion adds more nights of primetime television, on the heels of AEW's premiere of 'Rampage' (making Fridays now the home to shows from both AEW & WWE/SmackDown). The guys talk what to do (and what not to do) to make each night of TV compelling to the wrestling audience ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan McKinnell and special guest host Jonathan Hood talk about AEW Rampage debuting on Friday night! The wrestling wars are continuing on as Rampage will now face Smackdown and who knows what will happen! Christian defeated Kenny Omega for the title, as well as Cena calls out Reigns for Summerslam. Lots to unpack here but fear not, because we have you covered on an all new edition of Busted Open Saturday! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tommy Dreamer talks to not one, but TWO execs in professional wrestling about not just theirs, but the overall growing partnerships in the business these days -- IMPACT's Scott D'Amore & AEW's Tony Khan, with our own Mark Henry joining for the latter discussion, mere hours before the premiere of 'Rampage' on TNT ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the return of the Fat 'N The Furious aka Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer! They break down AEW Dynamite from the week, including The 4th Labour of Jericho aka Jericho vs Wardlow in the main event. Our own Gabby LaSpisa was there for her 1st AEW experience ... what did she think? Dave LaGreca was there too, but didn't show up in time for Busted Open ... where the heck is he? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer look at NXT from Tuesday -- particularly Dragunov vs Dunne, and Cole & O'Reilly squaring off ahead of TakeOver 36 ... also, AEW President/CEO Tony Khan drops by to talk Dynamite AND Rampage this week, with news on matchups & some potential surprises on the horizon ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down this week's RAW, & a bright spot -- the return of RKBro (Riddle & Randy Orton). Also, on the heels of all the talent releases over the past few months, the guys talk about wrestlers finding success outside of the WWE ecosystem, as changes are expected to come for NXT ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray reflect upon the recent talent releases in NXT, & the greater meaning behind them: is NXT changing? What exactly was NXT, and what is it set to become now? And how much did the 'Wednesday Night War' factor into this? Also, the guys are joined by nZo (formerly Enzo Amore in WWE), who shares his thoughts on a bunch of stuff, including NXT. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer have a heated discussion about the pro wrestling 'rumor mill' & how rampant rumors & spoilers are (especially on the internet) ... they talk about how it can be a detriment to not just the business, but fans' enjoyment, too. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry give you the latest regarding the breaking news of the WWE releasing more wrestlers - including Bronson Reed. Both of them can't understand why it happened, especially with Reed who is so talented and was doing great. What's the end goal here for the WWE? This comes a week after they let Bray Wyatt go as well. What does this mean for the NXT brand and also - will AEW pick any of them up? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry break down the week that was in pro wrest... wait, did you see that twitter exchange between MJF & Dave's wife Violetta?? Dave is NOT happy, & makes it known to MJF before he & Mark head to Pittsburgh next week. Also, Melina joins the guys to talk about her surprise IMPACT appearance, & her upcoming match against Deonna Purrazzo at NWA's 'EmPowerrr' PPV this month ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray remember the late "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton, who died Wednesday at the age of 62. They remember his life & work, especially as part of The Midnight Express ... Bully shares his thoughts on Eaton's importance to tag team wrestling, & the guys are joined by Busted Open's own Mark Henry to share his stories of Eaton as well ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to AEW owner Tony Khan ahead of this week's 'Dynamite' ... they break down all things AEW, & Tony offers his comments on Max Caster's controversial promo from 'AEW Dark' this week. Then, IMPACT's Rachael Ellering joins Dave & Tommy, as they all talk about her mixed-tag teaming with Tommy this past weekend at IMPACT 'Homecoming', & their tribute to her father Paul & The Road Warriors. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk about the release of the legendary Ric Flair from WWE, & react to the stories circulating as to why Flair is now gone from WWE; this leads to a recap of Charlotte's Flair's match against Nikki ASH from RAW this week ... also, what does the idea of an available Ric Flair mean for the pro wrestling landscape? AND the guys revisit comments Flair made on the show back in February, about his daughter's creative direction in WWE. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down the big news coming off the weekend, that WWE has come to terms with Bray Wyatt. Last seen in the ring at Wrestlemania this year, what's to make of this release? Does this one hit different than other talent releases of late? The guys also muse about the relationship between talent & creative in WWE & beyond ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk the past/present/future of NXT, especially following the recent exploits of NXT champ Karrion Kross on main roster WWE ... What is NXT? Is it purely developmental? Or a 3rd brand? And did the outcome of its battle against AEW affect the way WWE perceives it? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan McKinnell and AEW's Mark Henry give their reactions on seeing the return of "The Boss" Sasha Banks on Smackdown, and give their thoughts on the recent exchange of promos between Roman Reigns and John Cena regarding a certain sexual act. Also, find out the best show in pro wrestling this week when Ryan and Mark give their Weekly Winner. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.