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Busted Open: The Master's Class

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Pro wrestling legends and Hall of Famers Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, and Dave LaGreca bring you behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the most intricate aspects of the business. Hear roundtable discussions of everything from how stories get told to how moves get sold, and in-depth breakdowns of the industry’s most iconic moments and characters.

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Join Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer as they sit down with one of the very best babyfaces and sellers in professional wrestling history, Ricky Morton!  This is a true Masters Class as Ricky walks us through the ins and outs, the do's and don'ts of the... more

In 2001, WWF bought WCW, and with it, their biggest stars. Some debuted immediately (Booker T, DDP), and some years later (Nash, Hall, Hogan, etc.). But arguably their most iconic performer – Sting – stayed away for over a decade, before making a sur... more

Dave, Bully and Tommy have their eyes on a few talent that they think everyone will be talking about at the end of 2026.  Some of their selections and reasons why could very surprise you!

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On this special interview, Dave and Nic Nemeth talked to Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell of the Legendary Killer Bees, one of the best tag teams of the 80s.  Jim tells the guys what life was like working for Vince McMahon in the 80s, with some stories you’ve pr... more

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Recent Guests

Jumpin Jim Brunzel
AWA Legend and one half of the Killer Bees
AWA
Episode: Tag Teaming in the 80s WWF
Tully Blanchard
Legendary Hall of Famer and original member of the Four Horsemen
Episode: A Sit Down with Tully Blanchard
Leilani Kai
Legendary wrestler with a significant impact on women's wrestling
Episode: Groundbreakers: Leilani Kai
Magnum TA
Former professional wrestler and Hall of Famer
Episode: “No Quit” with Magnum TA
Don Muraco
Legendary wrestler known for his time in the WWF during the 1980s.
Episode: The Magnificent Muraco
Diamond Dallas Page
WWE Hall of Famer and creator of DDP Yoga
WWE
Episode: Getting Back on Your Feet
Lex Luger
WWE Hall of Famer known for his wrestling career and personal comeback story
WWE
Episode: Getting Back on Your Feet
Nic Nemeth
Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and current TNA Superstar
TNA Wrestling
Episode: Receipts in Pro Wrestling
William Regal
One of the true masters of the ring and a notable figure in the history of pro wrestling.
Episode: Master's Classics: Class in Session w/ William Regal

Hosts

Dave LaGreca
Host and co-host of various segments, contributing extensive knowledge and lively discussions about the wrestling industry.
Bully Ray
Wrestling legend, co-host, and prominent figure in the wrestling community known for his in-depth insights and contributions to the show.
Mark Henry
Hall of Famer and co-host, sharing invaluable experiences and stories from his prolific wrestling career.
Tommy Dreamer
Co-host and innovative figure in wrestling, known for his engaging storytelling and contributions to wrestling discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Pathetic

    It’s pathetic they allow mark Henry to stay employed after his opinions on the psycho stu situation. This is a wrestling channel and they support the attempted murderer just simply bc he’s black. Not the professional wrestler they will try to call brother. Mark henry treated hogan worse than this caged animal raja Jackson. And not bc his race is he an animal. It’s bc he doesn’t have enough self control to almost murder someone: then they put Henry on the air. Disgusting garbage esp that weasel D... more

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    thunderisacrybaby
    United States5 months ago
  • Great show

    Great show and great dynamic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paintrain4za
    United States8 months ago
  • Class is in session 😎

    Thanks guys! Great podcast. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate as a lifer wrestling fan to listen to your insights and incredible stories from your respected careers. Recommend fans to check out.

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    5
    RomanRockReigns
    United States9 months ago
  • Nope. I am done with Dave.

    I am happily unsubscribing to any podcast Dave Lagreca is involved with. Insults his audience because he doesn’t like who we cheer or boo for 15 years ago and it ruined his precious little WrestleMania. Grow up.

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    1
    NW Rockstar 360
    United States9 months ago
  • Weekly Wrestling Education

    Grateful for Busted Open: The Master’s Class! Learning every week from amazing wrestling minds like Mark Henry, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer should be charged a high price for, but Busted Open gives it to us for free! Now that Master’s Class has its own podcast, it’s even easier to binge episodes and make sure you don’t miss any!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @WillFerrara
    United States10 months ago

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Bold Predictions for 2026
Q: Who do you think in the world of professional wrestling is going to make the biggest impact in 2026?
Tommy thinks it's going to be either Javon Evans or Leon Slater due to their potential and recent performances.
A Sit Down with Tully Blanchard
Q: How much different was it for you and Arne once you get to the WWE and you're now known as the Brainbusters?
It was a lot the same, but it was a different make up, and the thing that you had, what we called the A town, B town, and C town.
A Sit Down with Tully Blanchard
Q: Tully, you're obviously an OG member of the 4 Horsemen. You'll always be synonymous with that group. Was it difficult to be a 4 Horseman? Did you feel like you were in competition with the rest of the guys?
It was always one group. We were very cohesive, very competitive, but it was not a competition.
A Sit Down with Tully Blanchard
Q: Tully, was being so hated something that came naturally to you, or something that you needed to work at?
I think it was probably something pretty natural.
The Art of the Interview
Q: Is there anything in that interview with him that caught you off guard without spoiling it for everyone?
Chris pointed out that John Cena didn't answer a question about Travis Scott and The Rock's involvement during his heel turn, raising curiosity about the backstory.

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7. Lex Luger
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