Busted Open
SiriusXM
Busted Open is the only pro wrestling show bringing you daily content! Hear Dave LaGreca daily as he's joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts including WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry, ECW Legend Tommy Dreamer, AEW star Thunder Rosa, and 2x World Heavyweight Champion Nic Nemeth for knowledgeable pro wrestling talk, entertaining debates, interviews with the biggest names in the game, and instant event reactions. Plus, peel back the curtain on the pro wrestling business with a roundtable of HOFers on “The Master’s Class."
Drop Schedule:
Monday-Sunday Afternoon: Daily episode of “Busted Open”
Monday Morning: “The Master’s Class”
Monday/Wednesday Night: “Busted Open After Dark” reacts to RAW & Dynamite
Hear live episodes of Busted Open daily from 9a-12p ET on SiriusXM Fight Nation, channel 156. It may pay their bills, but the real winners are the Busted Open fans.
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Drop Schedule:
Monday-Sunday Afternoon: Daily episode of “Busted Open”
Monday Morning: “The Master’s Class”
Monday/Wednesday Night: “Busted Open After Dark” reacts to RAW & Dynamite
Hear live episodes of Busted Open daily from 9a-12p ET on SiriusXM Fight Nation, channel 156. It may pay their bills, but the real winners are the Busted Open fans.
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.
Episodes
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Aug 9, 2021 • 39min
The End Of NXT As We Know It
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray reflect upon the recent talent releases in NXT, & the greater meaning behind them: is NXT changing? What exactly was NXT, and what is it set to become now? And how much did the 'Wednesday Night War' factor into this? Also, the guys are joined by nZo (formerly Enzo Amore in WWE), who shares his thoughts on a bunch of stuff, including NXT. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.
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Aug 8, 2021 • 35min
The Master's Class: The Pro Wrestling Rumor Mill
PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer have a heated discussion about the pro wrestling 'rumor mill' & how rampant rumors & spoilers are (especially on the internet) ... they talk about how it can be a detriment to not just the business, but fans' enjoyment, too.
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Aug 7, 2021 • 35min
Why is the WWE Releasing more Wrestlers?
Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry give you the latest regarding the breaking news of the WWE releasing more wrestlers - including Bronson Reed. Both of them can't understand why it happened, especially with Reed who is so talented and was doing great. What's the end goal here for the WWE? This comes a week after they let Bray Wyatt go as well. What does this mean for the NXT brand and also - will AEW pick any of them up?
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Aug 6, 2021 • 32min
MJF & ... Dave's Wife???
Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry break down the week that was in pro wrest... wait, did you see that twitter exchange between MJF & Dave's wife Violetta?? Dave is NOT happy, & makes it known to MJF before he & Mark head to Pittsburgh next week. Also, Melina joins the guys to talk about her surprise IMPACT appearance, & her upcoming match against Deonna Purrazzo at NWA's 'EmPowerrr' PPV this month ...
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.
Aug 5, 2021 • 33min
RIP Bobby Eaton
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray remember the late "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton, who died Wednesday at the age of 62. They remember his life & work, especially as part of The Midnight Express ... Bully shares his thoughts on Eaton's importance to tag team wrestling, & the guys are joined by Busted Open's own Mark Henry to share his stories of Eaton as well ... 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
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Aug 4, 2021 • 39min
It's 'Tony Time' w/Tony Khan
Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer talk to AEW owner Tony Khan ahead of this week's 'Dynamite' ... they break down all things AEW, & Tony offers his comments on Max Caster's controversial promo from 'AEW Dark' this week. Then, IMPACT's Rachael Ellering joins Dave & Tommy, as they all talk about her mixed-tag teaming with Tommy this past weekend at IMPACT 'Homecoming', & their tribute to her father Paul & The Road Warriors. 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.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 36min
Ric Flair Gone from WWE?
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk about the release of the legendary Ric Flair from WWE, & react to the stories circulating as to why Flair is now gone from WWE; this leads to a recap of Charlotte's Flair's match against Nikki ASH from RAW this week ... also, what does the idea of an available Ric Flair mean for the pro wrestling landscape? AND the guys revisit comments Flair made on the show back in February, about his daughter's creative direction in WWE. 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
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Aug 2, 2021 • 40min
Bray Wyatt Released By WWE
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down the big news coming off the weekend, that WWE has come to terms with Bray Wyatt. Last seen in the ring at Wrestlemania this year, what's to make of this release? Does this one hit different than other talent releases of late? The guys also muse about the relationship between talent & creative in WWE & beyond ...
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.
Aug 1, 2021 • 31min
The Master's Class: What Is NXT?
PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer talk the past/present/future of NXT, especially following the recent exploits of NXT champ Karrion Kross on main roster WWE ... What is NXT? Is it purely developmental? Or a 3rd brand? And did the outcome of its battle against AEW affect the way WWE perceives it?
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.
Jul 31, 2021 • 35min
Sasha Banks' Return & Cena's Edgy Promo/ Weekly Winner
Ryan McKinnell and AEW's Mark Henry give their reactions on seeing the return of "The Boss" Sasha Banks on Smackdown, and give their thoughts on the recent exchange of promos between Roman Reigns and John Cena regarding a certain sexual act. Also, find out the best show in pro wrestling this week when Ryan and Mark give their Weekly Winner.
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.
