Busted Open

Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell break down and react to one of the best promos in the modern era of pro wrestling that occurred on AEW Rampage between CM Punk and Eddie Kingston. They also get to have a deep talk with IMPACT star Ace Austin on his career, his life, and beyond. Mark Henry also imparts wisdom to Ace. Lastly, Ryan and Mark give you their Weekly Winner- which pro wrestling show on TV was...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry react to the WWE releasing 18 wrestlers after a successful Third Quarter. Also, ahead of AEW Rampage tonight, the guys speak with Adam Cole as he gets ready for his match vs. John Silver. 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 y...

Dave Lagreca & Bully Ray react to AEW Dynamite's opening match where Kenny Omega defeats Alan Angels & is then confronted by "Hangman" Adam Page ... should Page be the man to dethrone Kenny Omega? Also, the guys discuss Malakai's Black ominous promo aimed at Tony Khan and wonder who Black's allies against the AEW President could, & should, be. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Mast...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave Lagreca and Bully Ray's full conversation with Rancid's Lars Frederiksen!  The guys speak with Lars about his love of pro wrestling & Busted Open, how Ruby Soho using Rancid for her AEW entrance music came to be, and even come up with a potential plan to put Lagreca through a table at an upcoming gig! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is...

Dave Lagreca & Tommy Dreamer wish Jon Moxley well in light of the announcement by AEW President Tony Khan that Moxley is entering an inpatient alcohol treatment program. Additionally, Dave & Tommy break down last night’s NXT main-event win by Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams over Johnny Gargano & Dexter Lumis; Tommy also tells Dave why Gargano & Lumis can be big-time players for the WWE. Also, Dave...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down last night's Monday Night Raw & focus on if Becky Lynch is a true heel & someone fans want to boo & hate, Big E defeating Kevin Owens in the main event of the evening & Damian Priest taking out T-Bar in an absolutely brutal no-DQ match. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hea...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss who could be named Wrestler of the Year thus far in 2021 & also examine the brewing feud between CM Punk & Eddie Kingston in AEW. Plus we've got an announcement -- new merch is available NOW via Podswag! Also, Dave & Bully examine the power, or lack thereof, of social media & if it represents the majority of fans of the pro wrestling business. To visit our partners...

Ryan McKinnell and Mark Heny are back for another edition of Busted Open on a Saturday!  Plenty to talk about in this episode - as the guys begin with Paul Heyman continuing to pull the strings behind the scenes between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns - leaving fans to where his allegiance lies.  Plus, Ryan and Mark praise this AEW wrestler who has done a tremendous job of showcasing his journey and...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray examine the many instances in pro wrestling history when real-life animosity entered into storylines. From Tommy’s intense rivalry with Raven to the Matt Hardy-Edge-Lita triangle to Jim Cornette infiltrating ECW and working with Paul Heyman, the intensity in these storylines & many others over the years have been augmented by r...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry are joined by two of wrestling's brightest stars who both look toward their respective futures.  First, Ring of Honor Women's World Champion Rok-C stops by to discuss how she got into the business along with her future in it given that ROH is going on hiatus shortly (1:05).  Then AEW's Eddie Kingston previews his matchup with Brian Danielson on Rampage tonight (14:57)! To...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave Lagreca speaks with Pro Wrestling NOAH GHC Heavyweight Champion Katsuhiko Nakajima ahead of his first title defense vs. Masato Tanaka! Nakajima speaks on his championship reign, what it means to him, what he expects during his showdown with the legendary Tanaka & gives a special message to his fans. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now ava...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray are joined by MLW’s Court Bauer to discuss Ring of Honor going on hiatus & their future in the wrestling business. Plus, Dave & Bully react to a loaded edition of AEW Dynamite featuring CM Punk defeating Bobby Fish (in a match that emphasized the importance of getting over vs. going over) & Cody Rhodes saying he won’t take the easy route out and turn heel. To visit our par...

Dave Lagreca & Tommy Dreamer give their reactions to NXT’s Halloween Havoc & its main-event title match between Tommasa Ciampa and Bron Breakker. Plus Crowbar stops by & he, Tommy & Dave all share their fond memories of the late Shannon Claire Spruill, AKA Daffney Unger. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear...

Dave Lagreca & Bully Ray break down last night's season premiere of Monday Night Raw -- was it something fresh or did it follow a formula? Also, should WWE be headed toward a Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair showdown in light of their explosive, possibly script-breaking confrontation on Smackdown on Friday? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own...

NEW IMPACT Knockouts Champion Mickie James joins Dave LaGreca & Ryan McKinnell following her victory over Deonna Purrazzo at IMPACT'S "Bound For Glory" PPV this weekend. The new champion discusses her journey in the business as a now 10-time champion, how much this title means to her and her goals with IMPACT Wrestling moving forward. Also, the guys discuss the heated backstage confrontation betwe...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry are two of the most established personalities in the world of pro wrestling. But when did each Busted Open host feel like they were finally "welcome" in the landscape of sports entertainment? Dave & Mark each share their specific moments during their respective careers where they each finally felt that they were a part of the wrestling industry rather t...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry have a packed edition of Busted Open Saturday.  First up - Brock Lesnar gets suspended from Smackdown according to Adam Pearce - but will that keep him from returning?  Brock and Roman Reigns are doing some of their best work and it's both entertaining and working for the fans as well.  Meanwhile in AEW - both Mark and Ryan were ecstatic about how good Pac v Andrade was...

Dave Lagreca & Mark Henry break down WWE Crown Jewel with Justin LaBar … was it the best show WWE has put on in Saudi Arabia to date? Also, Deonna Purrazzo stops by to preview her Impact Knockouts Championship defense against Mickie James tomorrow night at Bound for Glory. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to he...

Dave Lagreca & Mark Henry welcome Adam Scherr to the show to discuss “Free The Narrative II” along with his time in WWE as Braun Strowman & his future in pro wrestling. Also, our Fight Nation colleague Renee Paquette swings by & gives us her take on The Undertaker introducing Pitbull in Saudi Arabia! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podca...

All Elite Wrestling takes over Busted Open & Dave LaGreca is joined by his arch-nemesis, Thunder Rosa (0:58), who challenges Dave to another match only for Lainey Luck to call in & defend Lagreca! Plus, AEW President Tony Khan (20:02) swings by to discuss AEW's run of success & also responds to those who feel he shouldn't be addressing other promotions and instead focus more-so on the AEW brand. T...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss Eric Bischoff's comments on his podcast, "83 Weeks," about Tony Khan and select AEW talent needing to "Shut Up and Wrestle." Plus, WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley stops by to preview his match against Goldberg this Thursday at 'Crown Jewel.' To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray are joined by new NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes as he discusses his journey in the pro wrestling business and what his future goals are as champion in NXT. Also, now known as 'The IInspiration', Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee stop by to talk all things IMPACT Wrestling, their upcoming match at Bound for Glory and their plans being part of the Knockouts Division....

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: The crowd has always been an important element of a pro-wrestling show. What has the crowd's participation meant to Bully Ray and Mark Henry during their respective careers? And how and why does WWE and AEW seemingly treat their audiences in different ways? Join Dave LaGreca with his Hall of Fame cohosts as they examine why the crowd is so crucial to the world of professional wr...

Ryan McKinnell & Jonathan Hood - in for Mark Henry, talk about Friday night's war between Smackdown & AEW Rampage - one that saw Smackdown extend their show by 30 minutes, as well as AEW have a buy in pre show to go up against Smackdown.  Things are heating up between the two organizations - which put on great matches.  Including Becky for Sasha, as well as an interesting Brock Lesnar Roman Reigns...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry welcome pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar for his weekly segment where they hit the hottest pro wrestling stories of the week ... also, the guys are joined by AEW owner & president Tony Khan to give an in-depth preview of AEW Rampage tonight and a special Saturday episode of AEW Dynamite tomorrow! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now av...