Busted Open

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: It's been 25 years now since the 1996 WCW 'Bash at the Beach', Hulk Hogan's infamous heel turn, & the formation of the nWo ... Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer all look back at that era through their own respective lenses & what it meant then, & now, for the wrestling world ... 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 talk about Bayley announcing that she's injured and will be missing the next couple of months and won't be able to wrestle. Ryan and Mark talk about how important Bayley is - how great she's been especially in the past year during the pandemic and more. Also, the Weekly Winner segment as Mark and Ryan break down the past week in 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 talk to the one-and-only Chris Jericho about his new book 'The Complete List of Jericho' which chronicles every match he's every wrestled. They talk that, AEW, the Jericho Cruise, Fozzy, & a whole bunch 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 talk AEW's 'Road Rager' edition of Dynamite this week, in Miami & in front of fans ... speaking of said fans, they popped like crazy for the surprise appearance of one Tommy End (formerly Aleister Black in WWE, now going by Malakai Black). The guys break down the shocking reveal, as well as what it means to build & maintain a character in pro wrestling today. 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 break down NXT's 'Great American Bash' from this week -- from the opening tag contest, to the main event between Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly ... also, after trending all over social media on Tuesday, Tommy Dreamer has an update on hardcore legend Terry Funk -- Tommy spoke to The Funkster personally, & will discuss. 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 welcome Nick Gage to Busted Open ... the hardcore wrestler talks about his life, his respect for the guys who have come before him, what GCW means to him, & his upcoming match against Matt Cardona in Atlantic City, NJ this month (warning: lot of profanity in this one; like, a lot) ... 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, & Tommy Dreamer look back at the first half of 2021 and dish out some superlatives: Awards for Breakout Star, Storyline, Match, and Wrestler of the Half-Year ... what will their picks be? What are YOUR picks? 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 broadcasting on this 4th of July weekend as they discuss the week that was in the world of wrestling. Zelina Vega was a big topic on the show - as she returned on Smackdown and will be heading to the Money in the Bank PPV on July 18th. Also, both Mark and Ryan loved AEW this past week and tell why in this week's 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.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry look back at the week that was in pro wrestling, alongside analyst Justin LaBar; then, they welcome in not one, but FOUR guests: Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor & Trent? (aka Best Friends), and Kris Statlander ... the quartet talk their bond in AEW, coming from the indie scene, 'Dynamite' finally leaving Jacksonville to head back off on the road, and a whole 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 talk about this week's 'Dynamite' ... AEW's back home on Wednesdays & the guys have plenty to say, about The Young Bucks, MJF, Sammy Guevara, & more ... including an impassioned defense of one of the greatest to ever sit behind the mic in 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.

Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer talk all things from this week's NXT, their 'go-home' show prior to next week's 'Great American Bash' ... the guys break down the number one contender's match for the Women’s Tag Team Titles, Mercedes Martinez's suspected injury, & "Swerve" Scott's title win over Bronson Reed, becoming your new North American Champ (and what this may mean for Reed's status on 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

YOU WANTED THE BEST & YOU GOT IT ... Bully Ray & Ryan McKinnell talk a little food, a little rock 'n' roll, and a whole lotta Monday Night RAW ... the guys break down the Drew McIntyre/AJ Styles/Matt Riddle triple threat main event & more, including how WWE is doing themselves a disservice by not utilizing Shayna Baszler the correct way. 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 "Fat 'N The Furious" today, as Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer talk about an indie event Tommy was a part of over the weekend, & a particularly dangerous spot that got a wrestler hurt ... how does risk measure up against reward, especially on the indie level? Also, AEW's Saturday Night 'Dynamite' ... the guys break down that stellar main event between Kenny Omega & Jungle Boy, & how it made both the champ & challenger look A+. 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 all talk about the "pivotal moments" in their respective careers, i.e. those events that would forever shape who they would become in wrestling ... even for Dave, who talks about how he went from a job in the banking industry to creating Busted Open.**BONUS: stay tuned for a surprise at the end, but don't say we didn't warn you ... 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 discuss the latest news regarding more wrestlers being released by the WWE. What's the reasoning behind it? Why are they doing this once again - and what does it mean for those that were let go? Mark and Ryan try to find answers - plus the Nation weighs in on it 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry talk to pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar and break down the week that was in pro wrestling -- news on WWE's return to the NYC area, comments on wrestling creative from Jon Moxley, Mickie James' return to the ring for the NWA, the health status of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bully Ray & Ryan McKinnell talk two big stories revolving around the world of WWE this week: first, John Cena says he's ready to return ... when's that gonna happen? As soon as SummerSlam? Also, one of WWE's newest writers admits that she knows next to nothing about pro wrestling ... you bet Bully & Ryan have plenty to say about that. 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, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer are joined by the one-and-only Stone Cold Steve Austin to talk the 25th anniversary of the 1996 'King of the Ring' PPV & the birth of 'Austin 3:16' ... Stone Cold tells the story of how one of pro wrestling's all-time greatest promos came together, & how that night changed not only the course of his life, but pro wrestling in the '90s & 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk all things RAW, including Bobby Lashley & Xavier Woods in a Monday Night Hell in a Cell match, and Nikki Cross debuting a new character; speaking of characters, AEW's Jungle Boy has become a hit with fans ... he joins Dave & Bully to chat ahead of his championship match against Kenny Omega this weekend ... 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 WWE's 'Hell in a Cell' PPV, including several key matchups: Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre, Bianca Belair vs Bayley, & Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair ... what did Dave/Bully think? And was the creative there to support the in-ring work? Listen for answers... 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 things Hell in a Cell, including where the concept for the match came from, & which of the WWE Hell in a Cell matches are their personal favorites ... also, special insight from Mark Henry, who was in a Hell in a Cell match in 2011. 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 and Mark Henry discuss the importance of Juneteenth and how it recognizes social issues being recognized and talked about on a national level. They talk with author Dr. Joel Freeman from "Black History 365" and he gives a great insight as to what the social implications are and how society is adapting and accepting all rights here in the country. Tommy and Mark also discuss WWE Smackdown from last night and preview WWE Hell in a Cell! 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 discuss the new VICE TV Documentary about Chyna's life. The doc. was eye opening and sad at times, but also showed just how special of a person Chyna was - and some of the good memories she brought on those that she met along the way. Mark shares personal stories and memories he had working with Chyna, as he and Dave talk about how unique and special of a wrestler she was. Also, AEW President Tony Khan joins the show to talk about the promotion heading to New York City, Father's Day memories 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.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to MLW chief Court Bauer about the return of MLW, their future on TV, & a show they'll be bringing to the old ECW arena in Philadelphia in July ... that talk leads to a discussion between Dave & Bully on the legacy left by ECW & the importance of that "bingo hall" in pro wrestling's 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down NXT from this week, & point out how its storytelling helps to make it one of pro wrestling's weekly highlights ... they talk the return of Samoa Joe, & how LA Knight's heel work will help to make Cameron Grimes a top tier babyface; also, Dave talks to film director Marah Strauch about her new documentary on the late Chyna, set to premiere this week on VICE TV. 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 much-hyped return of Eva Marie to the WWE on RAW this week, & the fact that it wasn't her ... who actually wrestled. Dave, Bully, & producer Gabby all break down what happened & what they think could be done to make the story work. Also, Randy Orton & Riddle aka Team RK-BRO has been one of RAW's recent highlights ... so why do fans already want them to turn on each other? The guys discuss... 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.

Fresh off his Million Dollar Championship win at NXT TakeOver: In Your House, LA Knight talks to Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer about being only the fourth person to hold that title, & if Ted DiBiase will be in his corner moving forward on NXT; also, Anthony Bowens of AEW's The Acclaimed drops in to talk what's next for him & Max Caster, & to share some words as Busted Open celebrates Pride 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.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer all talk about their 'first times' ... that is, when it came to pro wrestling. First matches seen, first events attended, & first wrestlers met ... & for Bully/Tommy/Mark, the question: did those first encounters plant the seeds for what would become their own careers in the 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry celebrate Mark's 50th birthday! Mark shares some of his favorite moments both in and outside the ring throughout his journey to becoming a Hall of Famer. Mark's two good friends - Paul Wight and D'Lo Brown also call in and share some of their favorite memories, as does Tommy Dreamer. 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 AEW owner Tony Khan ahead of this week's 'Dynamite'; they discuss the AEW roster, the possibility of Mark returning to the ring, & Tony offers some words in response to comments made by Triple H on Thursday's NXT media call ... also, a photo of MJF alongside a certain host's wife has surfaced, and it has Dave going "WTF??" 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.

Tommy Dreamer tells a story that has real world implications on his future in the business; also, Dave LaGreca & Tommy talk to Cameron Grimes about his rise in NXT, working with the legendary Ted DiBiase, & his vying for that Million Dollar Championship at this wknd's NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 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 IMPACT's Matt Cardona; on the heels of his viral appearance at GCW's Zombie Walk, he's got a lot to say about Nick Gage & the "GCW Universe" ... also; the guys talk to former NFL player AJ Francis/Top Dolla about NXT, joining "Swerve" Scott's stable, & being a part of WWE's 'Most Wanted Treasures' show on A&E. 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 this week's RAW, & issues they have with the show -- also, after talking to a young fan, the guys wonder: are young people watching pro wrestling as much as they used to? A heated discussion ensues ... 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 NWA's When Our Shadows Fall, including a new NWA Women's Champion in Kamille, the match between Nick Aldis and Trevor Murdoch, as well as Thunder Rosa's vicious act against Dave's fathead. 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: Following the news of WWE talent releases this week, Dave LaGreca asks Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer to talk about what a post-WWE career in pro wrestling can mean, as the guys share stories from their own lives in & out of 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.

Mark Henry recaps with Ryan McKinnell his first week at AEW & his first Dynamite and both give their Weekly Winner for this week in 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry talk the week in wrestling, & there was A LOT this week ... the guys are joined by pro-wrestling analyst Justin LaBar to break down all the WWE news; also, Mark talks about what he plans to bring to AEW in his new role, just hours before his first appearance on '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.

Fresh on the heels of AEW's 'Double or Nothing' PPV this past wknd, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to Sammy Guevara about his big win in the "Stadium Stampede" match, the return of live crowds, how being in the Inner Circle has affected him as a wrestler, & more; also, the guys are joined by Billy Corgan to break down this Sunday's NWA PPV on FITE TV, titled 'When Our Shadows Fall'. 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 Mickie James about her latest country music single (track called "Grown Ass Women" with Chapel Hart), as well as about her recent release from WWE; also, as if the timing wasn't coincidental enough, Dave & Tommy address the breaking WWE news this Wednesday about MORE talent releases, including Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, Buddy Murphy, Ruby Riott & Santana Garrett. 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.

Following the surprise announcement on Sunday's 'Double or Nothing' PPV, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry opens up to Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray on why he signed a deal with AEW, & what he plans to bring to the company. Also, speaking of signings, brand-new WWE play-by-play announcer & fellow SiriusXM host Jimmy Smith talks to the guys following his first RAW. 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 & Tommy Dreamer are filling in for Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray as there is PLENTY to talk about with an amazing AEW Double or Nothing PPV. Mark Henry surprised the world as he was announced as a new AEW coach and commentator. Tommy says that the next generation of wrestlers are going to learn so much from Mark's expertise and history in wrestling. Also, Sting returns to the ring and wrestles for the first time in YEARS! Ryan and Tommy talk about how great his match was, and what this means for his in ring 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.

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Mere hours after AEW's 'Double or Nothing', Dave LaGreca brings you this mini recap of what proved to be a stellar PPV; he goes over the matches & has exclusive audio from backstage post-show, including Chris Jericho talking about the BIG news surrounding our own Mark Henry that was announced 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca's backstage at Daily's Place in Jacksonville & bringing you interviews & insider info ahead of AEW's 'Double or Nothing' PPV ... Brandi Rhodes, Eddie Kingston, Matt Hardy, Britt Baker, Miro, Powerhouse Hobbs, The Acclaimed, & Thunder Rosa ... check it 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.

Mark Henry returns this week with Ryan McKinnell as the two get ready to preview AEW Double or Nothing this weekend - with special guest Dave LaGreca, who will be live in attendance! Also, the best that was in the week of wrestling with Weekly Winner. Coming off what was an all around great week for all the wrestling promotions, which one will Mark and Ryan pick as their 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.

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry preview this wknd's AEW 'Double or Nothing' PPV with both Paul Wight & AEW owner Tony Khan. They'll break down the matchups & more; also ... does Paul Wight aspire to return to the ring? 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to Cassie Lee & Jessica McKay, once known as WWE's Iiconics ... they open up about being let go from WWE, their lives in pro wrestling, & what may be next for them -- still as a duo. Also, AEW's Britt Baker D.M.D. checks in, ahead of this weekend's 'Double or Nothing' PPV & her quest for the AEW Women's Title. 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.

In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer present this special historical look at the Anoa'i Family, & the legacy of the Samoan Dynasty in pro wrestling ... from Peter Mavia, Afa & Sika (aka 'The Wild Samoans'), to current WWE Universal Champ Roman Reigns, as well as one of wrestling's all-time top stars: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. 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 this Sunday's 'Double or Nothing' PPV with two guys who REALLY don't like each other (& one Dave can't stand either) ... MJF & Chris Jericho. They both check in, separately, to hype their match this wknd, AND Jericho brings to the table some big news about this Friday's special edition of 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 talk about the A&E Biography on the Ultimate Warrior that premiered over the weekend, with a frank discussion on a figure not without controversy in his life both inside the ring and 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.

On the heels of yesterday's 'Masters Class' podcast about the 'end' of kayfabe, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray continue the discussion, talking about the need to protect the mystique of the business, & the relationship between pro wrestling & the fans ... is it wrong to be "worked?" 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.