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Busted Open

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WWE
AEW
Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns
Wrestlemania
NXT
Randy Orton
CM Punk
Jacob Fatu
Brock Lesnar
Oba Femi
Gunther
Professional Wrestling
TNA
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Wrestling
Darby Allin
Drew Mcintyre
Smackdown
Sami Zayn

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

Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth dissect Seth Rollins' promo, and LA Knight's interruption on Monday Night Raw, and how the interaction plays into the current landscape of professional wrestling.

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Bully Ray reacts to NXT from Kendal Grey successfully retaining the NXT Women's Championship over our very own Nattie Neidhart & spotlights all the rising stars of this generation of the NXT Roster. Plus, Bully reacts to the fallout from CM Punk's su... more

Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray break down CM Punk's triumphant return and Undisputed Championship win in Chicago. What does this mean heading into SummerSlam?

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The Master's Class is now available on its own po... more

Tommy Dreamer reacts to CM Punk surprising the Chicago crowd at RAW & ending Sami Zayn's WWE Title Reign after 9 days. Also, Tommy gives his take on the war of words between Paul Heyman & Oba Femi as well as Seth Rollins & LA Knight.

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Recent Guests

Kendall Grey
NXT Women's Champion at time of interview
WWE NXT
Episode: Night of Champions Review: Is Sami Zayn Best for Business?
Mackenzie Mitchell
NXT On-air personality, commentator, and author of Threads of Triumph
NXT
Episode: What Should Dave Wear to NXT Great American Bash?
Sam Roberts
Media personality and commentator on Busted Open
Busted Open
Episode: What Should Dave Wear to NXT Great American Bash?
Robert Stone
NXT General Manager
NXT
Episode: What Should Dave Wear to NXT Great American Bash?
Ken Shamrock
The World's Most Dangerous Man, guest on Get Your Flowers segment
Professional wrestling, MMA
Episode: The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock is Here
Tommy Dreamer
Professional wrestler and former TNA executive/creative
TNA/Impact Wrestling (past)
Episode: Tommy Reflects on TNA | Road to AEW Forbidden Door
Sammy Callahan
Professional wrestler, former TNA talent and Revolver booker
Pro Wrestling Revolver
Episode: Sami Callahan Speaks Out on Busted Open About TNA
Tony D'Angelo
NXT Champion
WWE/NXT
Episode: TNA Breaking News | Interview with NXT Champ Tony D
Paul Ellering
Hall of Fame Manager of the Legion of Doom/The Road Warriors
Professional Wrestling
Episode: Giving Paul Ellering His Flowers

Hosts

Dave LaGreca
Host of Busted Open with a deep background in wrestling commentary
Denise Salcedo
Host/commentator with strong coverage of wrestling news and events
Tommy Dreamer
Co-host who leads discussions and segments

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Bubba thinks he’s 1000x more than he was

    Dude had 1/10th the talent of Jamie Noble and Nunzio and was closer to a stunt double than a professional wrestler.

    Where is the ego from? He’s at best the 3rd biggest star from the TLC and most would agree he’s 5th, only ahead of Dvon.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BlocSeekr
    United States2 months ago
  • Janelle grant

    She’s out there trying to get NDd laws changed. Thoughts maga mark Henry? You still blame her?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ffsgjitcbyfbji
    United States2 months ago
  • WWE Releases

    HHH was literally using most of the talent that he released on weekly television. I don’t know, I would’ve selected a whole different slot of talent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tayworld02
    United States2 months ago
  • Corporate greed?

    It’s a publicly traded company, dummy. Improving margins where they can and when they can isn’t “greed.” It’s their fiduciary responsibility to shareholders. Can they reach equilibrium on ticket sales at a higher price than they charged last year? Do they sell out Wrestlemania? If so, that’s the market clearing price, i.e. the market value of the tickets. How you or anyone else “feels” about it is as relevant as children saying having to brush their teeth is unfair! You sound dumb. If the ticket... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YUsucksobad
    United States3 months ago
  • JANELL GRANT

    How the f is mark henry still on this show. He’s a victim blamer and even his wrestling takes are awful. He praises everything WWE even pay mcafee. He’s a gross disgusting human

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ffsgjitcbyfbji
    United States3 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

:// Positive reception to in-depth analysis and guest variety; some criticism of WWE bias or production issues.
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Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#101
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#121
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#196
United Kingdom/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Should Dave Wear to NXT Great American Bash?
Q: What would you wear to this outdoor tailgate extravaganza?
The consensus among the panel is to go with a linen ensemble for breathability in the heat, possibly white linen, with a light, casual base like jeans or linen pants, and to avoid a heavy wrestling shirt. Accessories like sunglasses and a vintage hat are suggested, along with a nod to wrestling history via a vintage shirt worn underneath, and a spare shirt in case of spills.
The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock is Here
Q: What moments stand out as turning points in your career in wrestling or MMA?
Key turning points include cross-promotional success between WWE and other companies, and learning how to channel aggression into performance, ultimately shaping his legacy in both sports.
The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock is Here
Q: How did you manage setbacks or bad nights in wrestling compared to losing in MMA?
He explains the different pacing of recovery, noting wrestling requires quick turnarounds while MMA losses linger longer, but both require training focus to move on and learn.
The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock is Here
Q: What was it like stepping into the WWE locker room coming from MMA and early in your career?
Shamrock describes a gradual acclimation, emphasizing the need to learn both the fighting and psychological aspects, and how mentors helped bridge the gap between MMA discipline and the pro wrestling environment.
Mount Rushmore of Referees ft. Earl Hebner
Q: Who are the referees Hebner admires or considers legends?
He cites Tommy Young as the greatest he worked with, and also respects Charles Robinson, Nick Patrick, and his own brother, Earl Hebner, highlighting mentorship and the evolution of the role across generations.

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A daily wrestling talk show that combines heated debates, interviews with top names, and live event reaction. The rotating panel features veteran hosts who bring deep knowledge of wrestling history, business, and current storylines, often blending match analysis with behind-the-scenes industry context. Listeners can expect fast-paced, opinionated discussions, guest spotlights from current stars and industry figures, and timely coverage of pay-per-views, RAW, and Dynamite. A standout trait is the ability to pair long-running hosts with guest contributors to explore branding, storytelling, and the business side of pro wrestling, while delivering accessible insights for both hardcore fans and casual listeners.

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Recent guests on Busted Open include:

1. Kendall Grey
2. Mackenzie Mitchell
3. Sam Roberts
4. Robert Stone
5. Ken Shamrock
6. Tommy Dreamer
7. Sammy Callahan
8. Tony D'Angelo

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