Pro wrestling legends and Hall of Famers Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, and Dave LaGreca bring you behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the most intricate aspects of the business. Hear roundtable discussions of everything from how stories get told to how moves get sold, and in-depth breakdowns of the industry’s most iconic moments and characters.
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Pro wrestling legends and Hall of Famers Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, and Dave LaGreca bring you behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the most intricate aspects of the business. Hear roundtable discussions of everything from how stories get told to how moves get sold, and in-depth breakdowns of the industry’s most iconic moments and characters.
The masters tell some incredible, personal and hilarious stories about the man who ran ECW, and is one of the greatest personalities in the history of professional wrestling, Paul Heyman.
The Masters, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray are joined by special guest Nic Nemeth to discuss the concept of a receipt in pro wrestling, based off of the recent horrifying events from Raja Jackson at an Indy show. We define what the term means and some of the most infamous examples of these being delivered inside the ring. We’ve got tons of expert knowledge on this particular subject which will make for a fantastic listen.
Two of our masters, 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.
The Masters Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry discuss the importance of connecting with international crowds. They tell stories from their careers of adjusting to the different styles of different countries they performed in and how they got themselves over.
The Master’s discuss the benefits of a having a locker room moving in the same direction, the advice you get from those that have more experience than you and the need to be altogether in one room. Our wealth of knowledge will give plenty of examples of how important it is to have a united team backstage.
The Masters are ready to hand out some hardware now that the 1st half of 2025 has passed in pro wrestling. We’ll be selecting best wrestlers, best talkers, best matches and so much more! Hear Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry and Dave LaGreca’s selections on what has been a phenomenal 2025 so far.
Dave, Bully, Mark & Tommy debate the Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling on a special edition of The Master's Class from the SiriusXM NYC Studios.
Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray cover the impact that the biggest name in professional wrestling, Hulk Hogan had on the sport. We take you through what Hulk will be remembered for and how his legacy will live on through time as an immortal.
After spending last week on the concept of counterprogramming in pro wrestling, our Masters discuss how well it worked for both AEW and WWE this past weekend, and how each company countered one another with NXT Great American Bash, AEW All In, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and WWE Evolution.
The Master’s discuss the recent trend in wrestling toward countering a rival wrestling shows with programming of your own. Does this strategy work? Do they agree with it? The guys that know all about it can break it all down using personal experience and their hall of fame minds.
The masters explain how they calm or cope with their nerves before crossing the curtain & entering the ring, and share their firsthand experiences of anxiety & panic behind the curtain.
The Masters tell their perspectives of working in the Independent Circuit of Pro Wrestling. They also share tips to pro wrestlers on how to “Get Over” on the Indy Scene.
The masters do a deep-dive into WWE's 'Money In The Bank'. They look at the history of the match, its evolution into a standalone PPV, the psychology & physicality needed to make the match work, & what being in a MITB match can do for a rising superstar ...
The Masters Dave, Mark and Tommy discuss the influence that the public has on the pro wrestling product. From ECW, to the return of R-Truth and even #bustedopen247, the sway that wrestling fans have can’t be overstated and our Masters break it all down.
Our masters, Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry, discuss the concept of returning legends changing the current landscape of WWE. If the fanbase is familiar with the current, active roster. When is it time to stop dipping into the legends well? Maybe enough is never enough...
The masters dive in on how to follow up on a breakout performance from both a wrestler and promoter standpoint. Plus, they share stories about their own breakout moments, and discuss matches that they think qualify as talents capitalizing on big opportunities.
On a special Father's Day edition of The Master's Class, two of our masters and two fathers themselves, Tommy Dreamer & Dave LaGreca, discuss how professional wrestling played a role in their relationships with their fathers and their own children.
The masters pay tribute to some of the greatest patriarchs in the history of pro wrestling. Plus, you'll hear incredible and emotional stories from our hosts in appreciation of how their very own fathers played a significant role in their legendary wrestling careers.
The masters, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer & Dave LaGreca discuss the concept of loyalty in professional wrestling. Does it exist? Are companies loyal to wrestlers? Are wrestlers loyal to companies? We answer those questions & SO MUCH MORE.
Pro wrestling legends and Hall of Famers Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, and Dave LaGreca bring you behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the most intricate aspects of the business. Hear roundtable discussions of everything from how stories get told to how moves get sold, and in-depth breakdowns of the industry’s most iconic moments and characters.
