Busted Open

Dave LaGreca begins this installment of the podcast by addressing the status of Tommy Dreamer, following last week's episode of 'Dark Side of the Ring' on Vice TV ... also, Dave & Bully are joined by Jonah Rock a.k.a. the one-time Bronson Reed in NXT; he talks to them about his time in WWE, & what's next for him in the world of pro wrestling ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .  ...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: On this special edition in our 'MASTERS CLASS' series, Bully Ray & Mark Henry take a stroll down memory lane & talk about a legend that will forever link their careers: the late (and great) Mae Young.  The guys talk about working with the WWE Hall of Famer back around '99-'00 & share some amazing (and hilarious) stories ... you're not gonna want to miss this one.  To visit our p...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry react to last night's episode of 'Dark Side of the Ring'. Also, it's 'Tony Time' as AEW Owner Tony Khan joins to discuss AEW Rampage and AEW Dynamite. 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 c...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray kick off the show by talking about an explosive AEW Dynamite show from Wednesday night - that Dave was actually in attendance for.  He talks about how at times the crowd was so loud that he could barely hear what was being said as AEW continues to grow a passionate fan base.  Also, we launch our new "Keeping it Real with Renee Paquette" segment - with Renee giving us her h...

Dave LaGreca isn't having the best of days; his wife Violetta has cozied up to Thunder Rosa, & even let her into their home! Bully Ray & the Busted Open Nation take him to task for it all ... and all appears okay till THUNDER ROSA ATTACKS DAVE live on the show! You have to hear how this one turns out ... trust us. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk the BIG ending coming off of RAW this week and the BIG moment ... Big E is your new WWE Champion! They break down what went down on RAW, the decision to have this happen on RAW, what this means for Big E & The New Day, and what's next, especially as WWE plans to hold another talent draft next month ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class i...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk the big news coming off the wknd, that Samoa Joe has been forced to give up his NXT Title due to injury. They talk what this means for him & the brand moving forward, on the eve of NXT's relaunch this week. Speaking of, NXT's Franky Monet joins Dave & Tommy to discuss her journey ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk about the "hallowed halls" of pro wrestling -- those iconic venues that are just as meaningful to wrestling's history than as the wrestlers are themselves.  The guys share stories of the places they've both wrestled in, and watched wrestling in, & remember ... it's not the SIZE of a venue that counts, it's how you use it....

Jonathan Hood hosts this edition of Busted Open Saturday with a jam packed episode that includes the return of Finn Balor to SmackDown as "The Demon" - and he confronts Roman Reigns himself!  Also, Brock Lesnar has an ultimatum for Paul Heyman as it seems everybody wants to get their hands on Roman.  Finally, we look back at professional wrestling in 2021 so far and what makes this year different...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry talk to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley on his comments that rocked the pro wrestling world this week where he talks about WWE not being "the place" anymore for young talent. Also, following her return & Battle Royale victory at AEW All Out, Ruby Soho joins the guys to talk her journey in the business, future with All Elite Wrestling & feud with AEW Women's Champion Britt Ba...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down this week's AEW 'Dynamite', in particular, CM Punk & Taz squaring off on the mic, & MJF's scorching promo on Brian Pillman Jr & the Cincinnati crowd ... speaking of getting hot on the mic, a caller named 'Babe Sharky' draws the ire of the guys after calling Bully out for one of his opinions. Someone get a bucket of cold water for Dave. To visit our partners at C...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to AEW owner Tony Khan on the heels of their 'All Out' PPV ... listen as they discuss the success of the wknd, the big talent acquisitions of late (with Bryan Danielson, Ruby Soho, & Adam Cole all debuting at 'All Out'), what's next with 'Dynamite' this week, and even the news that Kenny Omega has been ranked #1 in the PWI 500 for 2021. To visit our partners at Ch...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk about the perceived 'divide' fans have when it comes to pro wrestling these days; the way wrestlers see it on the inside is far different than what some fans think.  Also, Dave was confronted by Thunder Rosa at AEW Fan Fest in Chicago over the weekend ... he says "STAY AWAY" but wait, why is his wife siding with Thunder Rosa?!? To visit our partners at Chewy, click he...

After a historic PPV Sunday night with AEW All Out, Bully Ray & Ryan McKinnell break down the moments that got them on the edge of their seats. Bully & Ryan give their reactions to all that happened in All Out from major matches to in-ring returns, and, most especially, the surprise debuts that we got to witness in Chicago. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca talks to a bunch of AEW stars backstage at Fan Fest in Chicago, just ahead of AEW 'All Out' ... listen as he chats with: 1) Big Swole, 2) Santana and Ortiz, 3) Shawn Spears, 4) Kris Statlander, & 5) QT Marshall ...  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...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry come direct to YOU from AEW's Fan Fest in Chicago, just ahead of the 'All Out' PPV ... listen as they're joined by a bunch of special guests, & a whole audience of pro wrestling fans.  Guests include AEW Women's Champion Dr Britt Baker DMD, as well as Nyla Rose, Vickie Guerrero, and ... wait, is that Thunder Rosa?!? *NOTE - Includes material not found in the broadcast ver...

Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell break down and give their predictions for AEW's biggest PPV to date "All Out." They also get to talk to Eddie Kingston fresh after a promo gone viral last night on AEW Rampage. Sit Back, Relax, and enjoy while Mark & Ryan, as well as Eddie, get you ready for All Out! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podca...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry are joined by Ring of Honor's Bobby Cruise & the Busted Open Nation as they all collectively remember the late Shannon "Daffney" Spruill, who was found dead this week at the age of 46. They share stories of her time in wrestling & reflect upon her memory, & tell those listening that is is ok to seek help when you're suffering. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.  ...

Dave LaGreca sees the hashtag #RIPNXT trending yesterday, so he and Bully Ray dive into all the NXT hearsay going around ... what will Vince McMahon & Bruce Prichard's involvement be moving forward? And what does it mean for Triple H & his NXT vision? It ain't just the logo -- NXT will soon be A LOT different than it once was ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to CM Punk about his journey back to pro wrestling & his debut for AEW, and why he needed to walk away in the first place.  Dave & Tommy also talk afterwards about what Punk's return means to the pro wrestling business, & what the future may hold ...  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! S...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray look at RAW from the week & focus on what went down in the ring between RAW Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Nia Jax on Monday night ... Dave & the Busted Open staff offer their thoughts before Bully puts school in session and breaks down what he thinks happened in the match and prior between the two superstars. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap what was a big wknd for the NWA by checking back in with your NEW Worlds Heavyweight Champion, Trevor Murdoch ... also, Tommaso Ciampa of NXT talks with the guys ahead of a big match tomorrow, & relays where he feels he fits in as NXT moves forward for the WWE.  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer look back at last weekend & the 3 big returns we saw in pro wrestling - CM Punk on AEW Rampage, & Becky Lynch / Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam.  The guys compare the 3 & talk crowd reactions on a brand-new 'Masters Class' ... listen & learn ...   To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now ava...

Jonathan Hood & Mark Henry welcome Trevor Murdoch ahead of his NWA title shot this wknd against Nick Aldis.  Also, Mark responds to criticism from Booker T of CM Punk’s debut AEW promo.  Mark & Jonathan also react to the biggest moments from Friday night & pick their favorite show from another loaded week of pro wrestling! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is n...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry welcome the one-and-only Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair, on to talk about working with the NWA again, just ahead of this wknd's 2 big PPVs -- 'EmPowerrr' & 'NWA 73' ... also, the guys are joined by AEW owner & president Tony Khan to break down a bunch of stuff, including the strength of the current AEW roster, a roster Tony says rivals one of the greatest of all time ... T...