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Busted Open: The Master's Class

SiriusXM

99 episodes

3 days ago

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.

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Episodes (20/99)

Busted Open: The Master's Class

Pro Wrestling Mt. Rushmore

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.

4 days ago

29 minutes 32 seconds

Busted Open: The Master's Class

The Legacy of Hulk Hogan

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.

1 week ago

32 minutes 59 seconds

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Counterprogramming: Did it Work?

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.

2 weeks ago

30 minutes 25 seconds

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Is Counterprogramming Good?

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.

3 weeks ago

21 minutes 20 seconds

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Master's Classics: Anxiety Behind The Curtain

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.

4 weeks ago

29 minutes 21 seconds

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How to Make It On The Indies

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.

1 month ago

22 minutes 9 seconds

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Master's Classics: The Art & Legacy of MITB

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 ...

1 month ago

17 minutes 13 seconds

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Power of the People

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.

1 month ago

16 minutes 24 seconds

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When is Enough, Enough?

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...

1 month ago

18 minutes 55 seconds

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When Opportunity Knocks

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.

1 month ago

18 minutes 16 seconds

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Father Figures in Pro-Wrestling

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.

1 month ago

20 minutes 27 seconds

Busted Open: The Master's Class

Master's Classics: Wrestling's Founding Fathers

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.

1 month ago

22 minutes 35 seconds

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Is There Loyalty in Professional Wrestling?

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.

2 months ago

25 minutes 42 seconds

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Master's Classics: Remembering The Iron Sheik

The masters remember The Iron Sheik and share personal stories and moments they had with the late wrestling icon.

2 months ago

26 minutes 21 seconds

Busted Open: The Master's Class

The Science Behind Money in The Bank: Can it MAKE or BREAK You?

On the brink of WWE Money in the Bank 2025, the masters, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer & Dave LaGreca discuss whether or not winning the MITB briefcase can make or break your career as a professional wrestler, plus, can you have a successful MITB WITHOUT winning it? The masters answer that question, give some insider information, tie in some humor & so much more!

2 months ago

23 minutes 53 seconds

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Master's Classics: Getting “Future Endeavored”

Dave LaGreca asks Bully Ray, Mark Henry, & Tommy Dreamer to talk about what a post-WWE career in pro wrestling can mean, as the guys share stories from their own lives in & out of WWE.

2 months ago

31 minutes 14 seconds

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A Matter of Inches

The Masters discuss the importance of timing and chemistry between performers in light of recent accidents and injuries in the ring

2 months ago

24 minutes 36 seconds

Busted Open: The Master's Class

Master's Classics: The Art of Putting A Match Together

The masters discuss the ins and outs when it comes to the puzzle of putting a match together. Which pieces are most important? They answer that question while also recalling personal stories of working with younger talent plus the elements essential into making sure the match is not only a success, but a work of art.

2 months ago

25 minutes 1 second

Busted Open: The Master's Class

How to Show Respect

Dave LaGreca and the masters Bully Ray & Mark Henry discuss respect in the professional wrestling business and ways to show that respect amongst fellow wrestlers and in the locker-room.

2 months ago

22 minutes 18 seconds

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Master's Classics: Class in Session w/ William Regal

The Legendary WIlliam Regal sits down with two of our Masters Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry to impart lessons from his illustrious career from wrestling all around the world to his historic run as NXT General Manager.

2 months ago

16 minutes 51 seconds