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Busted Open

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Roman Reigns
CM Punk
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Randy Orton
Kevin Owens
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TNA
Oba Femi
Grayson Waller
Smackdown
Paul Heyman
Solo Sikoa
Indie Wrestling

Busted Open is the only pro wrestling show bringing you daily content! Hear Dave LaGreca daily as he's joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts including WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry, ECW Legend Tommy Dreamer, AEW star Thunder Rosa, and 2x World Heavyweight Champion Nic Nemeth for knowledgeable pro wrestling talk, entertaining debates, interviews with the biggest names in the game, and... more

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Latest Episodes

Mark Henry reacts to the go-home Smackdown to Crown Jewel including Sami Zayn's scathing promo along with Kevin Owens defeating CM Punk.

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray preview WWE Crown Jewel, specifically the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton last man standing match, plus, the guys discuss which talent they think are ready to be called up to the main roster.

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Denise Salcedo reacts to tonight's TNA iMPACT including Xia Brookside joining The Righteous, Mila Moore dumping John Skylar, and Moose's words towards The Syx.

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Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth break down an exciting episode of NXT featuring two title matches: Grayson Waller vs CM Punk and Kelani Jordan vs mystery opponent... Paige! As a reminder... NO SPOILERS, PLEASE!

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Zilla Fatu
Professional wrestler developing his career in NXT after wrestling on the independent circuit.
WWE
Episode: NXT Halloween Havoc Preview feat. Zilla Fatu & Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels
WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive overseeing talent development.
WWE
Episode: NXT Halloween Havoc Preview feat. Zilla Fatu & Shawn Michaels
Je'Von Evans
WWE professional wrestler
WWE
Episode: Moment of The Year | ft. Je'Von Evans
Indi Hartwell
TNA Knockouts World Champion and professional wrestler
TNA
Episode: Moment of The Year | ft. Je'Von Evans
Katie Arquette
Independent wrestler and head trainer at IWC in Pittsburgh
IWC
Episode: Indie Spotlight: Meet Katie Arquette
Blake Monroe
WWE wrestler who previously performed in NXT
WWE
Episode: Ready For Her Close-Up | ft. Blake Monroe
Robert Stone
NXT General Manager
WWE
Episode: Ready For Her Close-Up | ft. Blake Monroe
Myles Borne
NXT wrestler and former North American Champion
WWE
Episode: NXT Reaction: Myles Borne & Grayson Waller all Heated Up for Halloween Havoc
Grayson Waller
WWE wrestler competing for the NXT Championship
WWE
Episode: NXT Reaction: Myles Borne & Grayson Waller all Heated Up for Halloween Havoc

Host

Dave LaGreca
Host of the show; frequent presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Say it ain’t so…

    I’ve been listening to Busted Open for about 10 years… unfortunately I can’t listen anymore. Dave has been the voice of pro wrestling for over a decade. Dave and the whole crew has taught me so much about the art and world of pro wrestling. I don’t even know if it was Daves call, or if it was out of his hands… either way, it’s very sad to see the end of an era. WWE radio is not what I fell in love with. Thanks for all the memories. Best of luck in your future endeavors…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JAWcuts
    United States2 months ago
  • What a mistake!!!

    Busted Open used to be good, but after WWE took over what a sham!!! Dave and the crew used to review all promotions, but to put all your eggs in the WWE basket, is not “Good for Business.” Did you not watch All In?

    That’s wrestling!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    da bowler
    United States2 months ago
  • Ughh

    Horrible listen. Went from ok to horrific. Don’t waste your time listening. There are 100 podcasts that you are better off listening to. Bye-bye

    busted open. I no longer follow or listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rebecca the fifth help me
    United States2 months ago
  • Used to be a fan of the show

    Loved hearing a non-biased opinion on all companies of wrestling. But with Dave selling out to WWE I can no longer listen to Busted Open.

    Opinions are biased towards WWE and TNA. No other companies are covered in conversations.

    I don’t have time to watch wrestling so it was nice getting a 1/2 recap on what happened recently but I’ll be listening to a different wrestling podcast now.

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    1
    Haughan
    Canada3 months ago
  • Lost objectivity

    I don’t care that much that they are now owned by WWE, but that doesn’t mean they have to constantly shill for TKO. For example, SummerSlam 2026 was not the greatest SummerSlam ever, no matter what Stamford says.

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    s.o’d
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value candid, knowledgeable analysis and guest insights.
Open praise for educational takeaways and industry context from guests and hosts.
Audience appreciates the show's mix of interviews, storytelling, and business angle discussions.
Long-time fans enjoy core hosts; some critique audio issues or perceived WWE bias.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#6
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Apple Podcasts
#238
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#159
Canada/Sports
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#235
United Kingdom/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

NXT Reaction: Myles Borne & Grayson Waller all Heated Up for Halloween Havoc
Q: Do you remember the day or the moment in time where you looked at him and you went, wow, I'm not dealing with the person that I thought I was?
Borne identifies several turning points: Heights's disappointment after Borne gained his freedom from their group, his loss to Ethan Page, and his lack of support when Borne challenged Page and won the North American Championship.
NXT Reaction: Myles Borne & Grayson Waller all Heated Up for Halloween Havoc
Q: Is there anything different you can tell me on this show tonight? Is there anything we don't know? Is there anything that you've held back from saying on television?
Borne says the conflict comes from Heights's jealousy. He recounts repeatedly giving Heights opportunities, then feeling unsupported when Borne pursued and won the North American Championship.
Indie Spotlight: Meet Katie Arquette
Q: What is your goal? Do you have a set time limit or are you just cool with just being?
Arquette says she is continuing to see what happens, but wants to wrestle on television and get signed. Despite setbacks including an ankle injury, she believes she has room to grow and is still pursuing a full-time wrestling career.
Indie Spotlight: Meet Katie Arquette
Q: How did you fall for this thing called pro wrestling?
Arquette grew up watching wrestling with her older sister, then rediscovered it while studying theater in college. She tried out at IWC, fell in love with performing, and began pursuing wrestling as a career.
Ready For Her Close-Up | ft. Blake Monroe
Q: What was the biggest thing you learned in NXT that you did not know when you came to WWE?
Monroe says NXT's live promo opportunities helped her learn to connect with an audience. She also credits the writers with helping her develop the character's motivations and distinctive voice.

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What is Busted Open about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced wrestling talk show that blends hot takes, in-depth analysis, and interviews with current stars and rising talent. Episode conversations span WWE/NXT coverage, indie circuits, and cross-promotion stories, often pairing roundtable debates with guest insights from wrestlers and industry voices. Noteworthiness lies in the mix of veteran hosts who bring long-form storytelling, a focus on career journeys, and timely reactions to weekly events, offering a blend suitable for fans who want sharp opinions plus behind-the-scenes context. Potential listeners can expect spirited discussions, sponsor reads, and previews of title pictures and match-ups that span multiple promotions, with occasional cross-promotional opportunities for guests ... more

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Recent guests on Busted Open include:

1. Zilla Fatu
2. Shawn Michaels
3. Je'Von Evans
4. Indi Hartwell
5. Katie Arquette
6. Blake Monroe
7. Robert Stone
8. Myles Borne

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