Busted Open

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray focus on AEW's Miro -- are we finally getting the right version of him on TV? The guys break it down; also, Renee Paquette stops in to talk her new cookbook 'Messy In the Kitchen', her 'Oral Sessions' podcast, & share stories w/Dave & Bully as her & husband Jon Moxley are almost set to welcome their first child ... oh, & Dave gets frightened by a bear live on the show. It...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry break down NXT from this week, specifically Bronson Reed's North American Championship win over Johnny Gargano; also, AEW owner Tony Khan checks in to talk 'Dynamite' & reveal some BIG news about TV plans for AEW, including a new show AND a move to a new home next year. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast fe...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk this week's RAW, & the lack of character work found in WWE creative; who are the faces & heels even supposed to be anymore? Also, a new bit about RAW commentator Adnan Virk will have you saying 'WOW' almost as much as he does. 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 episod...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray take a look at Wrestlemania Backlash, in particular, the 'Zombie' Lumberjack Match ... Dave counts it among one of pro wrestling's most embarrassing moments of all time. Agree/Disagree? Even Mark Henry & the 'Nation try to persuade Dave to think otherwise, but he's having NONE of it ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on it...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by Cesaro's title shot at Wrestlemania Backlash, Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer discuss the "unsung heroes" of pro wrestling: guys who always had great matches & were beloved by fans, but rarely if ever got that shot at winning a title.  The guys present their top "unsung hero" picks ... and one just may surprise you.  To visit our partners at Chew...

Tommy Dreamer is in for Mark Henry this week as he and Ryan McKinnell remember the life of New Jack - who passed away on Friday night.  Tommy talks about wrestling against and with New Jack throughout the years, as well as shares lots of memories.  D'Lo Brown - who knew Jack very well also calls in and gives his favorite moments with Jack before he passed away.  Finally some SmackDown talk as Tami...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry look at the week that was in pro wrestling w/ analyst Justin LaBar, including breaking down the latest episode of 'Dark Side of the Ring' & AEW's announcement that they're getting back out on the road this summer; also, the guys talk to Titus O'Neil of WWE, & Mark has some words for Hulk Hogan. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now availa...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down AEW Dynamite from the week, in particular Darby Allin's TNT Championship loss to Miro; also, the Moxley vs Nagata match that opened the show ... what did the guys think of it, & what does it mean to see a NJPW title defended on AEW airwaves? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW t...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer take a look at this week's NXT, including the stellar main event between Kushida & Santos Escobar; also, Tommy highlights pro wrestling's recent TV success, & the guys are joined by AEW owner Tony Khan to talk 'Dynamite', as well as give an update on Ricky Starks' neck injury. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray look at this week's RAW, the go-home episode before Wrestlemania Backlash this wknd ... how does RAW measure up against SmackDown & NXT? Also, the guys talk Jeff Hardy, & are joined by Kamille of the NWA, who shares her story & her quest for pro wrestling gold. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCR...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray do a watch-along of the legendary 'TLCII' match from Wrestlemania in 2001, 20 years later.  Listen as Bully gives insight into the action as it unfolds, in a match that featured six future WWE Hall of Famers. **NOTE: timestamp to watch along -- 1:51:53 into Wrestlemania X-Seven on Peacock**  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master'...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down the Booker T A&E Biography that premiered over the weekend, & discuss a controversial moment from Booker's career that was not included in the doc; also, NXT's Santos Escobar stops by to talk about his history as a second-generation luchador, and preview his match tomorrow against Kushida for the NXT Cruiserweight Championship. To visit our partners at Chewy, cl...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry both take a step back & let their respective better halves (& two amazing kick-ass moms!) take their place ... Violetta LaGreca & Jana Henry share stories, laughs, memorable moments & more with Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer as Busted Open wishes a BIG Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the 'nation! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The...

Tommy Dreamer is in for Ryan McKinnell as Tommy and Mark Henry talk about the week that was in sports entertainment!  Smackdown was great as Jimmy Uso returned and now we will see what happens with him, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso.  Also, Cesaro continues to rise to the occasion as both Tommy and Mark are happy Cesaro is being noticed for how good he is.  Weekly Winner of course as we bring you the b...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry look back on the week that was in pro wrestling, alongside analyst Justin LaBar; also, MLW head Court Bauer calls in to talk their new TV deal + other news, AND the guys celebrate Mother's Day Wknd with expectant mother-to-be Brandi Rhodes of AEW.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NO...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap this week's 'Blood & Guts' edition of AEW Dynamite, including Bully's "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" of the event; also, the guys talk with 'Dark Side of the Ring' exec producers Evan Husney & Jason Eisener, as Season 3 debuts this week on VICE.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIB...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer recap NXT from the week, including your NEW Women's Tag Team Champions in Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell; also, more on the Randy Savage A&E Bio (which Dave says was a "hit job"), news/rumors on the future of Daniel Bryan in WWE, & AEW owner Tony Khan, who drops in to talk their 'Blood & Guts' edition of Dynamite this week, & what's on the horizon ... To visit our partn...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to WWE's Drew McIntyre, whose memoir 'A Chosen Destiny: My Story' is out now; also, the guys discuss the A&E Biography on Randy Savage that just premiered ... Dave didn't like it, & felt it was more of a 'tabloid expose' when compared to the ones on Stone Cold & Roddy Piper that preceded it.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is no...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray look back at Dave's big in-ring appearance with Thunder Rosa Saturday night in Texas for Mission Pro Wrestling; Dave's happy with the feedback from the 'Nation, but NOT with what Bully, Gabby LaSpisa, & Ed Robinson have to say ...  also, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott checks in to talk NXT with the guys.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE:  It's the first ever Busted Open Fantasy Draft!  Join Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry, & Ed Robinson as they set the rules & pick teams ... follow along/play along as this'll run through WWE SummerSlam, & somebody's team is gonna win!  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry preview tonight's Mission Pro Wrestling match between Dave LaGreca & Thunder Rosa.  The two have been going back and forth for weeks and will finally square off tonight in Austin, Texas where both Mark and Ryan are at as well!  Also, the WWE women's division continues to get better each passing week as there are so many legitimate contenders that could be Champion.  Fin...

Tommy Dreamer & Mark Henry aka "Sweet Meats" helm the show today & talk the world of wrestling, including SmackDown, IMPACT, NXT, & more ... also, they're joined by IMPACT's Jordynne Grace, one half of the current Knockouts Tag Team Champions.   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 LaGreca & Bully Ray break down AEW this week - including the 'parlay' between The Pinnacle & Inner Circle, Darby Allin's title defense, Orange Cassidy, & more ... also, Chris Jericho checks in to preview next week's 'Blood & Guts' special, comment on the future of 'Dynamite' following the Turner/NHL deal, & talk the success of AEW's young talent.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here ....

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer recap the best from NXT and also enter Khan's Korner with AEW Owner & President Tony Khan. 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 you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week.   Subs...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray analyze RAW from the week, looking at some positives from Monday night ... before Dave goes off on a RANT for the ages about the myriad problems with WWE's flagship show.  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 you behind t...