Busted Open

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: The crowd has always been an important element of a pro-wrestling show. What has the crowd's participation meant to Bully Ray and Mark Henry during their respective careers? And how and why does WWE and AEW seemingly treat their audiences in different ways? Join Dave LaGreca with his Hall of Fame cohosts as they examine why the crowd is so crucial to the world of professional 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan McKinnell & Jonathan Hood - in for Mark Henry, talk about Friday night's war between Smackdown & AEW Rampage - one that saw Smackdown extend their show by 30 minutes, as well as AEW have a buy in pre show to go up against Smackdown. Things are heating up between the two organizations - which put on great matches. Including Becky for Sasha, as well as an interesting Brock Lesnar Roman Reigns contract signing - and what is Paul Heyman's role in all of it? AEW had Brian Danielson deliver an incredible match as the American Dragon is back and defeated Minoru Suzuki. The guys also talk about the involvement of MMA now with wrestling and AEW - is it working? 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 pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar for his weekly segment where they hit the hottest pro wrestling stories of the week ... also, the guys are joined by AEW owner & president Tony Khan to give an in-depth preview of AEW Rampage tonight and a special Saturday episode of AEW Dynamite tomorrow! 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 to pro wrestling power couple Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green about Cardona’s GCW Internet title win over Effy … after some help from Chelsea. Plus, AEW Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes stops by and lifts the AEW ban on Dave LaGreca while adding our own Gabby LaSpisa to the banned list! Cody also touches on “Rhodes to the Top” and his own AEW wrestling career. 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 discuss the importance of a hot crowd along with the seemingly lack of protection for finishers in modern-day wrestling. Dave also takes off his shoes lives on the air, leading to a debate about feet & when it’s OK to go barefoot … & the one and only nZo calls in to give LaGreca a piece of his mind after chiming in on the subject via social media. 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 is back from vacation & he & Hall of Famer Bully Ray react to last night's Monday Night Raw & Queens Crown matches ... were they too short? Did they put over any talent? Also, why was the crowd seemingly so subdued throughout the show & how did that make the product come across to the viewer at home? 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.

Mark Henry & Bully Ray discuss 30 mins of WWE Smackdown! going head to head with AEW Rampage this coming Friday. Fight Nation colleague Renee Paquette stops by to react to her husband, Jon Moxley, defeating Nick Gage this past weekend in a brutal match to retain his GCW Championship. Ring announcer Lilian Garcia also joins us to discuss the "Tag Me In" initiative in support of World Mental Health Day. 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: The WWE Draft always brings some surprises to the WWE Universe but what were the most shocking moments for Busted Open's own WWE Hall of Famers Mark Henry and Bully Ray? And how did those respective moments hinder or help their respective careers? Bully and Mark share personal stories as they look back at the landmark moments that took their careers in different directions on the road, in the locker room and in the ring! 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.

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry talk the road to the King of the Ring - with Finn Balor and Sami Zayn now set to meet in the semi finals, while next week Xavier Woods vs Richochet and Kofi Kingston vs Jinder Mahal will be happening. A look back a some of the best King of the Ring's including the debut of Austin 3:16. Also, Damo Mackle - formerly known as Killian Dane stops by the show and talks about his future. 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.

The Hall of Fame & Pain, WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray & Mark Henry, discuss Kurt Angle calling Shawn Michael the best overall entertainer in pro-wrestling history. Do the guys agree & who else could be called the best when it comes to pure entertainment? The guys also share some embarrassing stories from their respective careers + it's Diva on Divas with our very own Gabby LaSpisa! 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.

The Hall of Fame and Pain, WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry, reacts to an explosive edition of AEW Dynamite featuring the return of "Hangman" Adam Page along with The Super Elite standing tall to kick off the show! Plus, the guys examine why psychology is so important in the world 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan McKinnell & Bully Ray remember the life and legacy of the late, great Bruno Sammartino today on what would have been his 86th birthday. Plus, AEW Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes (13:35) stops by to discuss the premiere of "Rhodes to the Top" last week and her relationship with Teil Rhodes (sister of Cody Rhodes). 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.

Mark Henry & Bully Ray react to WWE Monday Night Raw last night starting with the main-event between Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair. The guys also discuss the heated promo between Bobby Lashley and Bill Goldberg along with the future of Kevin Owens and his heated reactions upon leaving the ring last night. 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 sits down with WWE NXT Tag Team Champions, MSK! Wes Lee and Nash Carter discuss their separate journeys in the pro wrestling business, thoughts on the new NXT 2.0 and goals they have moving forward holding those Tag Team Titles. 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 talk to WWE Champion Big E about his goals as Champion, his relationship with The New Day as well as being drafted to Monday Night RAW. Also, following the premiere episode of 'Rhodes to the Top', Teil Rhodes joins the guys to talk about the brand new reality show and her relationship with her brothers Cody and Dustin Rhodes, and also as her personal experiences in the pro wrestling business. 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: It’s a wrester’s job to make it LOOK real, but sometimes it gets a little TOO real in the ring. Alongside Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray and Mark Henry tackle the subject as they look at matches that got a little too real between the wrestlers. Listen to some of their personal stories as they give an in-depth look at when personal feelings get in the way and even give advice to young wrestlers of how to NOT let that happen. 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 are back for another edition of Busted Open Saturday - and we have the WWE Draft kicking off on SmackDown last night! Do you Agree with the choices? Where did it go wrong - where did it go right? Also, Seth Rollins continues to dominate and his promo and mic skills were so good as he continues to feud with Edge. And of course, if it's Saturday that means Weekly Winner 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry talk to wrestler Luke Hawx about his work both behind & in front of the camera on the Starz' series 'Heels', as well as his friendship with the late Chris Kanyon, & more; also, it's 'Diva on Divas' time with Busted Open's own Gabby LaSpisa, talking about Cody & Brandi Rhodes' new reality show 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk AEW Dynamite from the week, in particular the two matches that bookended Wednesday night's show -- Adam Cole vs Jungle Boy, and Sammy Guevara's TNT Championship win over Miro. The guys give their insight + more; ALSO, Guevara has his first challenge for that title, and it comes from someone outside of AEW ... MLW's Bobby Fish joins Dave & Bully to explain why he called Sammy 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray set their sights on NXT from the week ... we're a couple weeks in on the '2.0' version of NXT -- has the show taken a step back? What is the purpose of NXT in its new form? The guys look at everything NXT threw against the wall this week, in WWE's attempt to see what's going to stick ... 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 what was some stand-out wrestling this week on Monday Night RAW, including stellar work from Big E; also, the "hot mess" herself, Chelsea Green joins the guys to talk her post-WWE life in pro wrestling & more (oh boy, a whole heck of a lot 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray take a look at WWE's 'Extreme Rules' PPV from the wknd ... was it as "extreme" as the name implies? Charlotte Flair vs Alexa Bliss, the return of Sasha Banks, & Roman Reigns vs Finn Balor's 'Demon' persona. And what was with that ending? The guys break it all down, including an explanation of why the statistics you hear on WWE TV don't always mesh with actual history. 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: Often pro wrestlers will look back at matches through their 'critical' eye; but what about their favorite matches just as a FAN? Alongside Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry & Bully Ray tackle that very subject ... listen as they share stories of some of their favorite matches of all time, from a fan's (& wrestler's) perspective. 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 are back together once again to break down this stacked week of pro wrestling and give you their Weekly Winner. With great shows all around, it certainly is a hard decision for Ryan & Mark, but they'll name a winner. Also, they will get you ready for WWE's Extreme Rules with a breakdown and predictions of who will be victorious at the end of Sunday night. 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 preview WWE's 'Extreme Rules' PPV ... what are Finn Balor's chances against Roman Reigns on Sunday? Also, Dave & Mark are joined by two great guests: first, Tony Khan talks the success of this week's 'Grand Slam' for AEW in NYC, as well as the news that AEW has formed a partnership with the Owen Hart Foundation; then, Arn Anderson drops in to reveal that he is NOT happy with Cody Rhodes following his match this week against Malakai Black ... listen as "The Enforcer" explains why. 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 take a look at what should be a watershed moment for AEW: their over 20,000-in-attendance 'Grand Slam' from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY this week. They break down the vibe, the atmosphere, AND the match that many came to see ... Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson. Kenny & Bryan battled to an epic-30 minute draw, and Dave & Bully have much to say about 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down NXT from the week & talk about its purpose to WWE now & moving forward ... also, tonight is the night for AEW's 'Grand Slam' in Queens, NY. It's their biggest crowd yet; how important is this night for them? And if we turn back the clock to the dawn of the 'Wednesday Night War' between AEW & NXT, would we ever have thought this is where we'd be in the fall of 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 break down RAW from the week; the go-home show before WWE 'Extreme Rules' on Sunday. Roman Reigns & The Usos invade RAW ... did it give the red brand the boost that it needs? And what's next for Big E & the WWE Championship? Speaking of Championships, there are new Women's Tag Champs in Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley ... Dave & Bully give their take. 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 begins this installment of the podcast by addressing the status of Tommy Dreamer, following last week's episode of 'Dark Side of the Ring' on Vice TV ... also, Dave & Bully are joined by Jonah Rock a.k.a. the one-time Bronson Reed in NXT; he talks to them about his time in WWE, & what's next for him in the world 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.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: On this special edition in our 'MASTERS CLASS' series, Bully Ray & Mark Henry take a stroll down memory lane & talk about a legend that will forever link their careers: the late (and great) Mae Young. The guys talk about working with the WWE Hall of Famer back around '99-'00 & share some amazing (and hilarious) stories ... you're not gonna want to miss this one. 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 react to last night's episode of 'Dark Side of the Ring'. Also, it's 'Tony Time' as AEW Owner Tony Khan joins to discuss AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite. 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 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.