Busted Open

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 between Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair following Friday Night SmackDown & their title exchange on the 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 the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 than an outsider. 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.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 last night and Andrade's rise in the AEW.  Finally, Preston "10" Vance looks to get his revenge on Jon Moxley as this feud has been continuing to build between them and the Dark Order and 10 looks to shine.   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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 wrestling. 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.   Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.    Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 contract signing - and what is Paul Heyman's role in all of it?  AEW had Brian Danielson deliver an incredible match as the American Dragon is back and defeated Minoru Suzuki.  The guys also talk about the involvement of MMA now with wrestling and AEW - is it working? 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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.