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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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00:25:30

The Art of the Heel Turn

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2025/03/24

After the industry-rocking heel turn of John Cena, the Masters discuss the Art of the Heel Turn: What makes a heel turn successful? When is the right time to turn heel? How to generate heat? Our masters answer those questions on this edition of the Master's Class.

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00:26:25

Master's Classics: Hall of Fame Heavyweights

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2025/03/20

Who are the best big men in the history of pro wrestling? From work style, character and strength, the guys dive deep into their picks and break down their reasoning behind why these heavyweight talents shine above any other. With laughter, fondness and even some tears, this episode promises to be one for the books.

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00:31:50

The Psychology of The Steel Cage Match

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2025/03/17

Our masters; Bully Ray, Mark Henry & Tommy Dreamer discuss the do's & don'ts behind a cage match and take you inside the steel like never before.

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00:21:27

Master's Classics: The Art of The Promo

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2025/03/13

The masters break down "the art the promo" ... what goes into crafting a pro wrestling promo? How do you use a promo to get the reaction you want out of a crowd? Listen & find out ...

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00:31:25

Is Professional Wrestling Cool Again?

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2025/03/10

Stemming off the industry-changing heel turn of John Cena that has everyone talking, our Masters; Dave Lagreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry & Tommy Dreamer answer this question: Is professional wrestling cool again?

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00:01:21

Busted Open: The Master's Class | New Episodes...

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2025/03/03

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

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00:32:07

Riding The Pine

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2025/01/27

What happens when a wrestler is hurt or just not being utilized properly in wrestling? Dave LaGreca & The Masters Tommy Dreamer, Bully Ray and Mark Henry use their personal experience to reflect on the toll it can take on their well-being, plus they discuss whether or not management has a right to use sit talent on the sidelines at their discretion.

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00:24:18

Voicing Concerns to the Boss

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2025/01/20

The masters discuss the do's-and-don'ts when addressing grievances in pro wrestling with promoters, talent, and the public.

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00:34:55

The Matches That Made Us Fans

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/11/11

Dave LaGreca & Guest Master Sam Roberts give the Top 5 Matches that turned them into passionate wrestling lifers. Also, Tommy "Wildfire" Rich gives insight on the #1 match that made Dave a pro wrestling fan.

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00:27:51

Career Retrospect of Raven

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/11/04

Ahead of the documentary 'Nevermore: The Raven Effect' coming soon, The Masters Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray speak with Raven on his life in and out of the ring.

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00:33:58

Are Media Scrums Necessary?

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/10/21

The masters debate on if the media scrums after PLE/PPVs are necessary and beneficial to professional wrestling.

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00:29:40

Time is Short

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/10/14

The masters explain how to adapt and act when time has been taken away from the matches they were working in, plus, they share moments in their careers where time had run short in their matches.

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00:19:02

Evolving through Time with The Hardy Boyz

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/09/30

The masters sit down with Matt & Jeff Hardy and discuss how their careers evolved after they parted ways with WWE.

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00:28:51

Running With the Young Lions

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/09/23

The masters discuss how veterans in pro wrestling today can keep up with an ever changing roster of talent and get themselves over in the later stages of their career.

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00:34:29

The Calm Before the Storm

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/07/08

With Pro Wrestling PPVs going 4 or more hours across every promotion, The masters explain how wrestlers keep their energy & motivation going all through the night ahead of their match. Also, the masters tell you the rituals they perform before stepping out into the ring.

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00:25:20

Wrestling Trigger Warnings

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/07/01

The masters discuss what in pro wrestling can be deemed "offensive" after a few extreme moments seen at AEW All Out 2024 were deemed offensive by some of the fanbase.

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00:37:22

Protecting the Industry

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/07/01

The masters discuss the lengths wrestlers would go to in order to protect the magic of their characters and of the business as a whole. They compare that to the protection we see from the modern wrestlers of today including the Wyatt Sicks.

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00:30:51

The International Language of Pro Wrestling

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/06/24

The masters show you how they overcame the language barrier when working with international talent.

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00:14:26

Tales of The Deadman

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/05/20

The masters share personal stories from their decades-long friendships with WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker.

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00:24:12

Extreme Nights in South Philly with Sandman

Busted Open: The Master"s Class ·

2024/05/05

The masters take you down memory lane to the corner of Swanson & Ritner in South Philadelphia and share their most memorable moments they've had with ECW Legend Sandman.

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