'The Masters Class': The Art of Wrestling Politics

'The Master's Class': 80s Influencers: On this edition of "The Master's Class", our masters Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry discuss which wrestlers that plied their trade in the 1980s had the greatest influence, and gave the best advice to each one of them. Some of their selections may surprise you! by Busted Open

21 min listen

'The Master's Class': The Bad Habits of Wrestling by Busted Open

32 min listen

'The Masters Class:' Missed Opportunities: The Masters Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer, Bully Ray, and Mark Henry share what match or moment that was a missed opportunity in the world of pro wrestling. Who do the Masters think deserved more and what moments did the wrestling world miss out on? They answer it here. by Busted Open

29 min listen

'The Masters' Class:' Card Subject to Change: Dave LaGreca & The Masters Mark Henry, Bully Ray, and Tommy Dreamer discuss the process of a Superstar when they're faced with injury, especially on the road to Wrestlemania. The Masters share their heartbreaking experiences and give advice to wrestlers who are on the injured reserve. by Busted Open

36 min listen

'The Masters Class:' Across the Multiverse: Ahead of Multiverse United 2, The Masters Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry, and Bully Ray discuss what it's like working in the ring with someone new and working with wrestlers with different styles. The Masters give key advice to wrestlers and share their experiences. by Busted Open

32 min listen

'The Masters' Class': The Rights & Wrongs of Wrestling School: Dave LaGreca & The Masters Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, and Mark Henry tell you what to look for and what to avoid when it comes to getting started in the sport of professional wrestling and choosing a proper wrestling school. The Masters provide you with their early wrestling school stories, and tell you what the expectations are for anyone who chooses to enter the squared circle. by Busted Open

41 min listen

'The Master's Class': It Starts with Your Finish: On this episode of the Master’s Class, Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer discuss the lost of art of wrestlers protecting their finishing moves. How did this trend start? Why is it hurting the industry overall? Find out right here! by Busted Open

24 min listen

'The Masters Class': Long-Term Storytelling: The Masters Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry, and Bully Ray discuss the resurgence of long-term storytelling in the world of pro wrestling today. Does long-term storytelling help or hurt the business and fill up arenas? The Masters answer it all. by Busted Open

34 min listen

Episode 61 with Les Thatcher: It's round two on Creative Control with the great Les Thatcher! We start by discussing Smokey Mountain Wrestling and that promotion's infamous "Fan Week" conventions, and we go from there to talking about Les' experiences as a color commentator, and... by Creative Control Daily

93 min listen

'The Master's Class': Working Through Injury: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer describe the differences in how wrestlers are able to take time off today for injury as compared to when they were actively in their primes. All of our Masters site examples of their notorious injuries and the struggles they faced to get back in the ring as soon as possible. by Busted Open

38 min listen

Under The Ring: Larry Dallas on broadcasting AAA Lucha Libre, his journeys around the world by Under the Ring

35 min listen

"The Master's Class': Father's Day: On this edition of The Master's Class, our masters Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer 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 father's played a significant role in their legendary wrestling careers. by Busted Open

23 min listen

Personal Issues: Trish Stratus | Tony Khan: Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer & Mickie James talk to Trish Stratus about her recent attitude change, WrestleMania 39, and her current rivalry with Becky Lynch. Plus, Tony Khan provides us with an in-depth look at AEW All Access and how the personal issues are affecting his company. by Busted Open

37 min listen

'The Master's Class': Changes Gone Wrong: On this edition of The Master's Class, our Masters Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer discuss some of the worst character changes in pro wrestling history! Gone are the days of the more successful personalities in favor of the sequels that failed to live up to the hype. by Busted Open

28 min listen

Don Callis Attacked by Fan | Zak Zodiac + Matt Hardy: Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer discuss the recent attack on Don Callis following AAA Triplemania. They are also joined by Zak Zodiac to discuss his journey in pro wrestling. AND, they are joined by Matt Hardy to discuss his upcoming plans. by Busted Open

40 min listen

'The Master's Class': Hall of Fame Heavyweights: PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Who are the best big men in the history of pro wrestling? Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray approach this question head on in this edition of 'The Master's Class'. 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. by Busted Open

27 min listen

'The Master's Class': Is Social Media Running Wrestling?: The Masters Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer debate the impact social media is having on pro wrestlers today? How concerned are today's talent with their perception on the internet? What can be done about the current situation? How do our Masters see this playing out? by Busted Open

36 min listen

'The Masters Class': Life After WWE: PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, Bully Ray & Dave LaGreca speak on the futures for recently released wrestling talent. by Busted Open

25 min listen

'The Master's Class': Classic Trilogies: On this edition of The Master's Class, our masters Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer 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 through the most recent excellent trio of matches between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. by Busted Open

20 min listen

"The Master's Class': Revival of Tag Teams: On this edition of Busted Open: "The Master's Class", our masters Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer and Mickie James dive deep inside the art of tag team wrestling. And joining them to do so is the best tag team in professional wrestling today, FTR! Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler also share their insights on the match they put together against each other on a recent edition of AEW Dynamite. There's a ton to be learned from 6-Star FTR. by Busted Open

20 min listen

'The Master's Class': Wrestling on the Grandest Stage: Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer have an in-person debate on whether a wrestler needs to be on WrestleMania to complete their career. Things get emotional when they talk about the biggest night of their professional lives at the showcase of the immortals. by Busted Open

41 min listen

'The Masters' Class:' Respect Your Elders: Dave LaGreca along with Mickie James, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, and Mark Henry share valuable advice they received from legends of the industry that helped guide their hall of fame careers. They then pay that forward with words of wisdom for the next generation of aspiring stars. by Busted Open

28 min listen

'The Masters Class': Autograph Etiquette: After Rhea Ripley tweeted about fans harassing her for autographs, the Masters Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry, and Bully Ray address the times when fans ask wrestlers for autographs. They cover the proper etiquette for asking a superstar for an autograph, including the where and when to sign memorabilia. by Busted Open

40 min listen

#457 – Oscar De La Hoya, Miesha Tate, Chas Skelly, Izzy Martinez, Mauro Ranallo by MMA Fighting

156 min listen

'The Master's Class': Changes Done Right: In contrast to last week's Master's Class, our Masters Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer break down those characters pro wrestling history that changed for the better! They discuss why there was need for a transition in what became these legendary personalities, and how the divergence affected the remainder of these individuals storied careers. by Busted Open

28 min listen

PMS 2.0 220 - Chris Herren, Daniel Cormier, Rickie Fowler, & Legend, AJ Hawk Stop By For A MASSIVE Show With A Powerful Conversation And Some MMA & Golf Magic. Let's Go. by The Pat McAfee Show

164 min listen

Toxic Attraction's Future | Lance Archer Joins: On this episode of “Busted Open,” hosts Dave LaGreca, Mickie James and Tommy Dreamer discuss Mickie James' upcoming battle at Hard to Kill. They also break down what could be in store for Toxic Attraction’s future. Who from the main roster could join the team? PLUS Lance Archer joins the show! by Busted Open

35 min listen

'The Masters Class': Behind the Surprise: PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry & Tommy Dreamer get real about big surprises that have rocked the pro wrestling world. From their own crowd-shattering debuts to revealing what it's like in the back before big moments, the guys give you behind the scenes perspective on some of the most shocking memories in pro wrestling. by Busted Open

23 min listen

Lucha Central Weekly Interview with Danny Limelight: Danny Limelight joins the Lucha Central Weekly crew to discuss his signing with MLW, his time in AEW wrestling with the likes of Jon Moxley and Rey Fenix, partnerships with Slice Boogie and Papo Esco, training in lucha libre, making it in Hollywood... by Lucha Central Podcast Network

42 min listen

'The Masters' Class': How to Keep a Secret: Dave & The Masters Mark Henry, Bully Ray, and Tommy Dreamer explain how surprises in wrestling are kept and the importance of keeping the secret until the big reveal. The Masters also relive some of the biggest surprises in their hall-of-fame careers. by Busted Open

39 min listen

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