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Busted Open: The Master"s Class

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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00:24:42

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/09/25

The masters celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by discussing some of the most influential Latin figures in pro wrestling history from performers to coaches who are more than worthy of our praise.

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00:39:57

The Downfall of WWE's ECW

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/09/18

Two of our masters, Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer, mediate a heated argument between our other two masters, Mark Henry and Bully Ray, about the re-booted version of ECW in WWE. Was it watered down? Why did it fail? You'll have to listen to find out, as things are about to get intense.

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00:21:02

The Hottest Moments in SummerSlam History

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/07/30

The masters get us primed and ready for the biggest party of the summer by selected their favorite matches from each decade of SummerSlam from the 80's to today. You'll hear some of the most famous matches selected in WWE history!

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00:23:13

The Over 45 Club

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/07/24

The masters discuss those wrestlers who are over the age of 45 but are still going strong. They describe the years of seasoning it takes to get to this point and how having all that experience can be advantageous over the younger generation.

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00:21:16

The Glory of a MITB Cash-In

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/07/03

The masters celebrate Money in the Bank by picking their favorite Cash-Ins! From personal memories to main events at WrestleMania, we've got all the biggest moments of glory covered right here.

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00:19:43

Most Iconic Trilogy Feuds

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/06/12

The masters discuss some of the most famous trilogies in the history of pro wrestling. You'll hear about incredible matches from the 1980s all the way to the present, such as the trio of matches between Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins.

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00:16:53

Pro Wrestling: Melissa Joan Hart's Dirty Little Secret

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/06/05

Two of our masters Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer sit down with star of "Clarissa Explains it All" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" Melissa Joan Hart! Melissa and the guys discuss her deep-rooted wrestling fandom, bringing her children to the events, and how her current project, "Dirty Little Secret" may have been the most fun and challenging experience she has ever had.

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00:19:47

Mental Health Awareness & Self-Care w/ Mike Bennett

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/05/29

In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, two of our masters Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer, sit down with Honor No More's Mike Bennett to discuss his struggles with drug addiction and mental health, how he has learned to lead a positive lifestyle, and his advice for those out there that are battling their own mental health issues every day.

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00:21:00

How the Masters 'Made it'

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/04/17

The masters discuss the reasons behind their favorite breakout moments in the pro-wrestling business, and share their personal experiences on the time they finally "made it".

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00:23:36

Era vs. Era Dream Matches

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/02/06

If you could pick one pro wrestler from a past era to face one pro wrestler in the current era, who would you choose and why? The masters do a bit of fantasy booking and give their answers to that question. Based on elements like talent, character, style, technique and story telling, the guys dive deep into a variety of matches that they believe could be a successful clash of generations.

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00:19:04

The Masters' Royal Rumble Highlights

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2022/01/23

The masters recap some of the greatest Royal Rumble moments in history. From personal experience to their favorite fan memories, the guys discuss and reminisce all things Rumble-related while getting you ready for this year's epic event.

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00:23:53

Playing With Fire

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/12/12

The masters have a heated discussion about pro wrestling segments that all include, you guessed it, FIRE. The guys share stories from their own personal flame experiences, as well as reactions to some of the hottest angles in pro wrestling history.

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00:24:37

The Road to Success After WWE

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/11/14

The masters speak on the future for released wrestling talent. What is life after the WWE like for a talent & how can a talent find success after their WWE career or even pro wrestling career as a whole ends?

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00:22:38

When Art Imitates Life in Wrestling Wrestling

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/10/31

The masters examine the many instances in pro wrestling history when real-life animosity entered into storylines. From Tommy’s intense rivalry with Raven to the Matt Hardy-Edge-Lita triangle to Jim Cornette infiltrating ECW and working with Paul Heyman... the intensity in these storylines & many others over the years have been augmented by real-life tension while playing out in front of our very eyes.

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00:26:59

The Crowd Element in a Match

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/10/17

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? How and why does WWE and AEW seemingly treat their audiences in different ways? Join the masters as they examine why the crowd is so crucial to the world of professional wrestling.

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00:27:31

How the WWE Draft Shakes Things Up

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/10/10

The WWE Draft always brings some surprises to the WWE Universe but what were the most shocking moments for Busted Open's own WWE Hall of Famers & masters, Mark Henry and Bully Ray? How did those respective moments hinder or help their respective careers? Bully and Mark share personal stories as they look back at the landmark moments that took their careers in different directions on the road, in the locker room and in the ring!

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00:30:56

The Matches the Masters Obsess Over

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/09/26

Often pro wrestlers will look back at matches through their 'critical' eye; but what about their favorite matches just as a FAN? The masters tackle that very subject ... listen as they share stories of some of their favorite matches of all time, from a fan's (& wrestler's) perspective

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00:32:02

Iconic Venues in Pro Wrestling

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/09/12

The masters talk about the "hallowed halls" of pro wrestling -- those iconic venues that are just as meaningful to wrestling's history than as the wrestlers are themselves. The guys share stories of the places they've both wrestled in, and watched wrestling in, & remember ... it's not the SIZE of a venue that counts, it's how you use it.

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00:21:19

Respectful & Disrespectful Fan Interactions

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/08/22

The masters talk about 'fan interactions' in pro wrestling ... as Bully's saying goes, "respectful fans will get what they want; disrespectful fans will get what they deserve." The guys tell their stories & more ...

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00:24:43

Double the TV, Double the Fun?

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2021/08/15

The masters talk about that "2nd night" of TV -- when a major promotion adds more nights of primetime television. The guys talk what to do (and what not to do) to make each night of TV compelling to the wrestling audience ...

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