Busted Open

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk AEW's 'Road Rager' edition of Dynamite this week, in Miami & in front of fans ... speaking of said fans, they popped like crazy for the surprise appearance of one Tommy End (formerly Aleister Black in WWE, now going by Malakai Black). The guys break down the shocking reveal, as well as what it means to build & maintain a character in pro wrestling today. To visit our...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer break down NXT's 'Great American Bash' from this week -- from the opening tag contest, to the main event between Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly ... also, after trending all over social media on Tuesday, Tommy Dreamer has an update on hardcore legend Terry Funk -- Tommy spoke to The Funkster personally, & will discuss. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray welcome Nick Gage to Busted Open ... the hardcore wrestler talks about his life, his respect for the guys who have come before him, what GCW means to him, & his upcoming match against Matt Cardona in Atlantic City, NJ this month (warning: lot of profanity in this one; like, a lot) ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, & Tommy Dreamer look back at the first half of 2021 and dish out some superlatives: Awards for Breakout Star, Storyline, Match, and Wrestler of the Half-Year ... what will their picks be?  What are YOUR picks?   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 e...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry are broadcasting on this 4th of July weekend as they discuss the week that was in the world of wrestling.  Zelina Vega was a big topic on the show - as she returned on Smackdown and will be heading to the Money in the Bank PPV on July 18th.  Also, both Mark and Ryan loved AEW this past week and tell why in this week's Weekly Winner! To visit our partners at Chewy, click...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry look back at the week that was in pro wrestling, alongside analyst Justin LaBar; then, they welcome in not one, but FOUR guests: Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor & Trent? (aka Best Friends), and Kris Statlander ... the quartet talk their bond in AEW, coming from the indie scene, 'Dynamite' finally leaving Jacksonville to head back off on the road, and a whole lot more ... To...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk about this week's 'Dynamite' ... AEW's back home on Wednesdays & the guys have plenty to say, about The Young Bucks, MJF, Sammy Guevara, & more ... including an impassioned defense of one of the greatest to ever sit behind the mic in professional wrestling. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSC...

Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer talk all things from this week's NXT, their 'go-home' show prior to next week's 'Great American Bash' ... the guys break down the number one contender's match for the Women’s Tag Team Titles, Mercedes Martinez's suspected injury, & "Swerve" Scott's title win over Bronson Reed, becoming your new North American Champ (and what this may mean for Reed's status on NXT)... To v...

YOU WANTED THE BEST & YOU GOT IT ... Bully Ray & Ryan McKinnell talk a little food, a little rock 'n' roll, and a whole lotta Monday Night RAW ... the guys break down the Drew McIntyre/AJ Styles/Matt Riddle triple threat main event & more, including how WWE is doing themselves a disservice by not utilizing Shayna Baszler the correct way. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Mast...

It's the "Fat 'N The Furious" today, as Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer talk about an indie event Tommy was a part of over the weekend, & a particularly dangerous spot that got a wrestler hurt ... how does risk measure up against reward, especially on the indie level? Also, AEW's Saturday Night 'Dynamite' ... the guys break down that stellar main event between Kenny Omega & Jungle Boy, & how it made bot...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer all talk about the "pivotal moments" in their respective careers, i.e. those events that would forever shape who they would become in wrestling ... even for Dave, who talks about how he went from a job in the banking industry to creating Busted Open. **BONUS: stay tuned for a surprise at the end, but don't say we didn't warn y...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry discuss the latest news regarding more wrestlers being released by the WWE.  What's the reasoning behind it?  Why are they doing this once again - and what does it mean for those that were let go?  Mark and Ryan try to find answers - plus the Nation weighs in on it as well.   To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry talk to pro wrestling analyst Justin LaBar and break down the week that was in pro wrestling -- news on WWE's return to the NYC area, comments on wrestling creative from Jon Moxley, Mickie James' return to the ring for the NWA, the health status of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, and more ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now availab...

Bully Ray & Ryan McKinnell talk two big stories revolving around the world of WWE this week: first, John Cena says he's ready to return ... when's that gonna happen? As soon as SummerSlam? Also, one of WWE's newest writers admits that she knows next to nothing about pro wrestling ... you bet Bully & Ryan have plenty to say about that. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Clas...

Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer are joined by the one-and-only Stone Cold Steve Austin to talk the 25th anniversary of the 1996 'King of the Ring' PPV & the birth of 'Austin 3:16' ... Stone Cold tells the story of how one of pro wrestling's all-time greatest promos came together, & how that night changed not only the course of his life, but pro wrestling in the '90s & beyond ... To visit...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk all things RAW, including Bobby Lashley & Xavier Woods in a Monday Night Hell in a Cell match, and Nikki Cross debuting a new character; speaking of characters, AEW's Jungle Boy has become a hit with fans ... he joins Dave & Bully to chat ahead of his championship match against Kenny Omega this weekend ... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Cla...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down WWE's 'Hell in a Cell' PPV, including several key matchups: Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre, Bianca Belair vs Bayley, & Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair ... what did Dave/Bully think? And was the creative there to support the in-ring work? Listen for answers... To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk all things Hell in a Cell, including where the concept for the match came from, & which of the WWE Hell in a Cell matches are their personal favorites ... also, special insight from Mark Henry, who was in a Hell in a Cell match in 2011. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now availabl...

Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry discuss the importance of Juneteenth and how it recognizes social issues being recognized and talked about on a national level.  They talk with author Dr. Joel Freeman from "Black History 365" and he gives a great insight as to what the social implications are and how society is adapting and accepting all rights here in the country.  Tommy and Mark also discuss WWE Sma...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry discuss the new VICE TV Documentary about Chyna's life.  The doc. was eye opening and sad at times, but also showed just how special of a person Chyna was - and some of the good memories she brought on those that she met along the way.  Mark shares personal stories and memories he had working with Chyna, as he and Dave talk about how unique and special of a wrestler she w...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to MLW chief Court Bauer about the return of MLW, their future on TV, & a show they'll be bringing to the old ECW arena in Philadelphia in July ... that talk leads to a discussion between Dave & Bully on the legacy left by ECW & the importance of that "bingo hall" in pro wrestling's history. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now avail...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down NXT from this week, & point out how its storytelling helps to make it one of pro wrestling's weekly highlights ... they talk the return of Samoa Joe, & how LA Knight's heel work will help to make Cameron Grimes a top tier babyface; also, Dave talks to film director Marah Strauch about her new documentary on the late Chyna, set to premiere this week on VICE TV. T...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk the much-hyped return of Eva Marie to the WWE on RAW this week, & the fact that it wasn't her ... who actually wrestled. Dave, Bully, & producer Gabby all break down what happened & what they think could be done to make the story work. Also, Randy Orton & Riddle aka Team RK-BRO has been one of RAW's recent highlights ... so why do fans already want them to turn on eac...

Fresh off his Million Dollar Championship win at NXT TakeOver: In Your House, LA Knight talks to Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer about being only the fourth person to hold that title, & if Ted DiBiase will be in his corner moving forward on NXT; also, Anthony Bowens of AEW's The Acclaimed drops in to talk what's next for him & Max Caster, & to share some words as Busted Open celebrates Pride Month. T...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer all talk about their 'first times' ... that is, when it came to pro wrestling.  First matches seen, first events attended, & first wrestlers met ... & for Bully/Tommy/Mark, the question: did those first encounters plant the seeds for what would become their own careers in the business? To visit our partners at Chewy, click her...