Busted Open

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to pro wrestling power couple Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green about Cardona’s GCW Internet title win over Effy … after some help from Chelsea. Plus, AEW Executive Vice President Cody Rhodes stops by and lifts the AEW ban on Dave LaGreca while adding our own Gabby LaSpisa to the banned list! Cody also touches on “Rhodes to the Top” and his own AEW wrestling career. To v...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss the importance of a hot crowd along with the seemingly lack of protection for finishers in modern-day wrestling. Dave also takes off his shoes lives on the air, leading to a debate about feet & when it’s OK to go barefoot … & the one and only nZo calls in to give LaGreca a piece of his mind after chiming in on the subject via social media. To visit our partners at...

Dave LaGreca is back from vacation & he & Hall of Famer Bully Ray react to last night's Monday Night Raw & Queens Crown matches ... were they too short? Did they put over any talent? Also, why was the crowd seemingly so subdued throughout the show & how did that make the product come across to the viewer at home? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on...

Mark Henry & Bully Ray discuss 30 mins of WWE Smackdown! going head to head with AEW Rampage this coming Friday. Fight Nation colleague Renee Paquette stops by to react to her husband, Jon Moxley, defeating Nick Gage this past weekend in a brutal match to retain his GCW Championship. Ring announcer Lilian Garcia also joins us to discuss the "Tag Me In" initiative in support of World Mental Health...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: The WWE Draft always brings some surprises to the WWE Universe but what were the most shocking moments for Busted Open's own WWE Hall of Famers Mark Henry and Bully Ray? And how did those respective moments hinder or help their respective careers? Bully and Mark share personal stories as they look back at the landmark moments that took their careers in different directions on th...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry talk the road to the King of the Ring - with Finn Balor and Sami Zayn now set to meet in the semi finals, while next week Xavier Woods vs Richochet and Kofi Kingston vs Jinder Mahal will be happening.  A look back a some of the best King of the Ring's including the debut of Austin 3:16.  Also, Damo Mackle - formerly known as Killian Dane stops by the show and talks abou...

The Hall of Fame & Pain, WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray & Mark Henry, discuss Kurt Angle calling Shawn Michael the best overall entertainer in pro-wrestling history. Do the guys agree & who else could be called the best when it comes to pure entertainment? The guys also share some embarrassing stories from their respective careers + it's Diva on Divas with our very own Gabby LaSpisa! To visit our pa...

The Hall of Fame and Pain, WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry, reacts to an explosive edition of AEW Dynamite featuring the return of "Hangman" Adam Page along with The Super Elite standing tall to kick off the show! Plus, the guys examine why psychology is so important in the world of pro wrestling. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its...

Ryan McKinnell & Bully Ray remember the life and legacy of the late, great Bruno Sammartino today on what would have been his 86th birthday. Plus, AEW Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes (13:35) stops by to discuss the premiere of "Rhodes to the Top" last week and her relationship with Teil Rhodes (sister of Cody Rhodes). To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now availa...

Mark Henry & Bully Ray react to WWE Monday Night Raw last night starting with the main-event between Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair. The guys also discuss the heated promo between Bobby Lashley and Bill Goldberg along with the future of Kevin Owens and his heated reactions upon leaving the ring last night. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its...

Dave LaGreca sits down with WWE NXT Tag Team Champions, MSK! Wes Lee and Nash Carter discuss their separate journeys in the pro wrestling business, thoughts on the new NXT 2.0 and goals they have moving forward holding those Tag Team Titles. 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 Dav...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to WWE Champion Big E about his goals as Champion, his relationship with The New Day as well as being drafted to Monday Night RAW. Also, following the premiere episode of 'Rhodes to the Top', Teil Rhodes joins the guys to talk about the brand new reality show and her relationship with her brothers Cody and Dustin Rhodes, and also as her personal experiences in the pro...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: It’s a wrester’s job to make it LOOK real, but sometimes it gets a little TOO real in the ring. Alongside Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray and Mark Henry tackle the subject as they look at matches that got a little too real between the wrestlers. Listen to some of their personal stories as they give an in-depth look at when personal feelings get in the way and even give advice to young w...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry are back for another edition of Busted Open Saturday - and we have the WWE Draft kicking off on SmackDown last night!  Do you Agree with the choices? Where did it go wrong - where did it go right?  Also, Seth Rollins continues to dominate and his promo and mic skills were so good as he continues to feud with Edge. And of course, if it's Saturday that means Weekly Winner...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry talk to wrestler Luke Hawx about his work both behind & in front of the camera on the Starz' series 'Heels', as well as his friendship with the late Chris Kanyon, & more; also, it's 'Diva on Divas' time with Busted Open's own Gabby LaSpisa, talking about Cody & Brandi Rhodes' new reality show on TNT ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is n...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk AEW Dynamite from the week, in particular the two matches that bookended Wednesday night's show -- Adam Cole vs Jungle Boy, and Sammy Guevara's TNT Championship win over Miro. The guys give their insight + more; ALSO, Guevara has his first challenge for that title, and it comes from someone outside of AEW ... MLW's Bobby Fish joins Dave & Bully to explain why he calle...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray set their sights on NXT from the week ... we're a couple weeks in on the '2.0' version of NXT -- has the show taken a step back? What is the purpose of NXT in its new form? The guys look at everything NXT threw against the wall this week, in WWE's attempt to see what's going to stick ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on i...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down what was some stand-out wrestling this week on Monday Night RAW, including stellar work from Big E; also, the "hot mess" herself, Chelsea Green joins the guys to talk her post-WWE life in pro wrestling & more (oh boy, a whole heck of a lot more) ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRI...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray take a look at WWE's 'Extreme Rules' PPV from the wknd ... was it as "extreme" as the name implies?  Charlotte Flair vs Alexa Bliss, the return of Sasha Banks, & Roman Reigns vs Finn Balor's 'Demon' persona.  And what was with that ending?  The guys break it all down, including an explanation of why the statistics you hear on WWE TV don't always mesh with actual history. ...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE:  Often pro wrestlers will look back at matches through their 'critical' eye; but what about their favorite matches just as a FAN?  Alongside Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry & Bully Ray tackle that very subject ... listen as they share stories of some of their favorite matches of all time, from a fan's (& wrestler's) perspective. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The M...

Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell are back together once again to break down this stacked week of pro wrestling and give you their Weekly Winner. With great shows all around, it certainly is a hard decision for Ryan & Mark, but they'll name a winner. Also, they will get you ready for WWE's Extreme Rules with a breakdown and predictions of who will be victorious at the end of Sunday night. To visit our p...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry preview WWE's 'Extreme Rules' PPV ... what are Finn Balor's chances against Roman Reigns on Sunday? Also, Dave & Mark are joined by two great guests: first, Tony Khan talks the success of this week's 'Grand Slam' for AEW in NYC, as well as the news that AEW has formed a partnership with the Owen Hart Foundation; then, Arn Anderson drops in to reveal that he is NOT happy w...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray take a look at what should be a watershed moment for AEW: their over 20,000-in-attendance 'Grand Slam' from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY this week. They break down the vibe, the atmosphere, AND the match that many came to see ... Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson. Kenny & Bryan battled to an epic-30 minute draw, and Dave & Bully have much to say about it. To visit our pa...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down NXT from the week & talk about its purpose to WWE now & moving forward ... also, tonight is the night for AEW's 'Grand Slam' in Queens, NY. It's their biggest crowd yet; how important is this night for them? And if we turn back the clock to the dawn of the 'Wednesday Night War' between AEW & NXT, would we ever have thought this is where we'd be in the fall of 20...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down RAW from the week; the go-home show before WWE 'Extreme Rules' on Sunday. Roman Reigns & The Usos invade RAW ... did it give the red brand the boost that it needs? And what's next for Big E & the WWE Championship? Speaking of Championships, there are new Women's Tag Champs in Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley ... Dave & Bully give their take. To visit our partners at C...