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Busted Open

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

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

Bully Ray and Nic Nemeth react to the latest news of TNA departures, plus, the guys break down the promo battle between Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay on AEW Dynamite.

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Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer are joined by NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo ahead of Great American Bash, plus, Tommy shares an update on his status with TNA.

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray break down the beginning and end of Monday Night Raw: Roman Reigns and The Bloodline make a statement, plus, Oba Femi advances to the KOTR final and cuts a promo on Brock Lesnar.

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray are joined by the legend, Paul Ellering, to give him his flowers and hear stories from his career!

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Recent Guests

Paul Ellering
Hall of Fame Manager of the Legion of Doom/The Road Warriors
Professional Wrestling
Episode: Giving Paul Ellering His Flowers
Kazim Fahmouyede
Guest from The Masked Man Show and related media appearances
The Ringers / Mero / New York hot 97.1
Episode: Oba Femi Destined for King of the Ring? | Kazeem Famuyide
Kaylee Ray
Former WWE Alba Fire; guest on episode
Professional wrestler
Episode: Kay Lee Ray Joins the Show | Nattie Talks Beef w/ Jaida Parker
Natty Neidhart
Guest via phone call; appeared on Natty's Heartbeat segment
Professional wrestler
Episode: Kay Lee Ray Joins the Show | Nattie Talks Beef w/ Jaida Parker
Earl Hebner
Renowned professional wrestling referee
Former WWE/NWA referee
Episode: Mount Rushmore of Referees ft. Earl Hebner
Brian James
WWE Hall of Famer, Road Dogg, former WWE writer
Professional Wrestling; OVW
Episode: The Future of Chad Gable | Road Dogg Brian James
Santi Zap
Content creator featured on the show
Pro Wrestling Nation? (based on interview context)
Episode: Gunther Was BIG Mad on Smackdown
Raj Desi
First appearance on the show; former persona Jindan Mahal
Wrestling (guest on Busted Open)
Episode: Welcome to Busted Open Raj Dhesi!
Sean Mooney
Legendary wrestling broadcaster and former WWF announcer
Professional Wrestling (WWE/WWF)
Episode: Greatest Wrestling Commentators w/ Sean Mooney

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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States2 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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#188
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#14
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
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#173
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#3
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Talking Points

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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.
Mount Rushmore of Referees ft. Earl Hebner
Q: What makes a great referee in professional wrestling?
A great referee learns the matches, understands spots, checks on talent after bumps, and prioritizes safety and the integrity of the finish from bell to bell, while also enabling the crowd to experience the story unfolding.
Greatest Wrestling Commentators w/ Sean Mooney
Q: What would you say your favorite career moment in wrestling is?
There are many incredible moments, but the Wembley Stadium match between Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith during SummerSlam '92 stands out for the emotional payoff and the historic crowd that felt like a watershed moment in wrestling history.
Clash in Italy & AAA Reaction with JBL
Q: How do you feel about Hell in a Cell?
There's potential to be sold on it, but you don't necessarily need it; the appeal lies in the matchup and the setup, and the crowd can be convinced with the narrative rather than a gimmick.
AEW Double or Nothing Preview with Renee Paquette
Q: Renee, what was your reaction to pairing up with Mick Foley for the pay-per-view broadcast?
It was incredibly exciting and felt like a perfect fit for the vibe of AEW, given Mick's legendary status and how smoothly he blends with the current talent and storytelling.

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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. Paul Ellering
2. Kazim Fahmouyede
3. Kaylee Ray
4. Natty Neidhart
5. Earl Hebner
6. Brian James
7. Santi Zap
8. Raj Desi

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