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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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00:31:07

A Master’s Class in Referee’ing

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2025/11/10

One of the all-time greatest referees Mike Chioda is here to teach you all about the nuances of being the 3rd person in the ring. He’ll describe his upbringing in the WWE in the 1980s, his biggest matches, and the can’t miss advice and stories he’s had in his illustrious career as Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray get the inside scoop from one of the best to ever do it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:30:12

Birth of Your Finish

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2025/11/03

Our Masters have some of the most incredible finisher that have been replicated over the years. On this episode, they’ll describe how they came up with these infamous moves and how they were executed. They’ll also talk about how today’s generation have attempted to use their moves for their own success as a way to pay tribute to our guys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:56:41

The Rock or Stone Cold?

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2025/10/27

The Master’s Dave, Mark, Bully and Tommy dive into the overlapping careers of two of the greatest of all-time: The Rock and Stone Cold. The guys break down who had arguably the better career and bigger influence, and there is definitely plenty of arguing to be done. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:30:40

Appreciation for the Moment

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2025/10/20

It’s been a tough week for the Master’s personally, so Dave, Mark and Tommy reflect on the positivity surrounding the world of wrestling that they love so much. The good times and memories are important to cherish, and the guys share some of their favorites in this special episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:23:35

The Impact of Tag Team Wrestling

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2025/10/13

There’s no one better equipped to talk about the phenomenal level of action that tag team wrestling brings than WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, who joins Dave LaGreca on The Master’s Class. We breakdown, the impact the evolution an the current state of that division in a deep dive that will shed light on an amazing facet of pro wrestling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:19:47

Rebuilding Your Image

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2025/10/05

The Masters Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray discuss how to come back stronger after losing your spot in a major company. There are many shining examples throughout wrestling history of a star needing a change in character or a fresh coat of paint, or a complete overhaul on a personal level, and that refresh leading to a bigger career. Our guys break it all down for YOU, on the Master’s Class. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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00:23:08

Leaving Money on the Table

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2025/09/29

The Master’s Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss the recent news of Jazmyn Nyx leaving NXT and in doing so, leaving guaranteed money on the table. Her pro wrestling career is over and it’s important to breakdown why it happened, and how her not growing up in the pro wrestling industry may have shape her decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:27:12

The Pros and Khans of WrestleMania in 2027

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2025/09/22

Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer & Mark Henry discuss the move of WrestleMania 2027 to Saudi Arabia, and the possible repercussions of that action. Could Tony Khan run a meg-AEW event that same weekend? How could that benefit or hurt the pro wrestling community? The guys give their expert take on a very hot topic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:21:10

The Impact of Cody Rhodes & CM Punk

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2025/09/15

Our Masters dissect the recent comments from Bryan Danielson with regards to the resurgence of Cody and Punk. How much did AEW play a part in their success? The guys know both the stars very well and can shine a light on how both came back into prominence and changed the landscape of pro wrestling.

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00:29:54

Master's Classics: Locker Room Etiquette

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2025/09/11

The masters discuss how a newer talent in a locker room should act and the things that can get them in hot water quickly. There's nobody better than our guys to break it all down.

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00:20:35

Getting Back on Your Feet

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2025/09/08

In this very special Master’s Class, Bully Ray and Nic Nemeth are joined by a pair of WWE Hall of Famers, Diamond Dallas Page & Lex Luger. The duo discuss the road to recovery as Lex Luger has begun walking again, and DDP mends from a recent heart use. It’s a unique look at some of the legends of the industry as they strive to overcome obstacles in the way of their goals, and their never ending persistent attitude on life.

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00:26:46

Master's Classics: Tales of the 'Wise Man' Paul Heyman

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2025/09/04

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.

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00:28:21

Receipts in Pro Wrestling

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2025/09/01

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.

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00:32:58

Master's Classics: Memorable Moments with Mae Young

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2025/08/28

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.

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00:22:20

Getting Over Overseas

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2025/08/25

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.

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00:22:05

The Importance of the Locker Room

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2025/08/18

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.

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00:39:12

The 2025 Mid-Year Awards

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2025/08/11

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.

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00:29:32

Pro Wrestling Mt. Rushmore

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2025/08/04

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.

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00:32:59

The Legacy of Hulk Hogan

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2025/07/28

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.

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00:30:25

Counterprogramming: Did it Work?

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2025/07/21

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.

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