Busted Open

The Master's Class: Biggest Wrestlemania Matches

06 Mar 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns at Mania this year is being coined as WWE's "Biggest Wrestlemania Match Ever" but...is that a true st...

Ricochet Wins Gold & Pat McAfee shines!

05 Mar 2022

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Ryan McKinnell & Bully Ray have YOU all set for AEW Revolution as well as the week that was in wrestling.  Ricochet surprises Smackdown fans by winni...

McAfee Interviews McMahon

04 Mar 2022

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The Hall of Fame & Pain are back as Mark Henry & Bully Ray react to Vince McMahon's interview on The Pat McAfee Show. The guys give their two cents on...

Ring of Honor & Bullet Club's Future

03 Mar 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer process the major announcement of Tony Khan purchasing Ring of Honor. They give their thoughts on what the future of ROH ...

Jeff Jarrett & Tony Khan

02 Mar 2022

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Dave La Greca & Tommy Dreamer have a star-studded episode today! First, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett joins the show and discusses the upcoming NWA C...

Samoa Joe brings the edge

01 Mar 2022

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After Edge attacks AJ Styles last night on RAW, Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer analyze how huge the match between The Rated R Superstar and The Phenomen...

The Boss back in the ring?

28 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray react to the rumors of Vince McMahon being involved in a feud with Pat McAfee for Wrestlemania 38. The guys give their insigh...

The Master's Class: Underutilized & Better Recognize Part 2

27 Feb 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave, Tommy and Mark tackle the question - who are some of the most underutilized female pro wrestlers in the business? The guys gi...

Two Belts Become One

26 Feb 2022

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On this episode of Busted Open, Bully Ray and Mark Henry talk about Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns gearing up to unify the WWE Championships into one a...

Limitless Opportunities for Cesaro

25 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry react to the news of Cesaro parting ways with WWE after more than a decade of being in the company. The guys fantasy book Ce...

Killer Promos on AEW Dynamite

24 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer give their reactions to two memorable promos from AEW Dynamite delivered by MJF and Eddie Kingston. Plus, one of MLW's ne...

Busted Open goes Hardcore Country

23 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer have a special guest host today, and it's IMPACT Knockouts Champion Mickie James. This awesome trio covers a lot of groun...

Challenges for Lesnar & Edge

22 Feb 2022

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After a Monday Night RAW on the Road to Wrestlemania 38, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down the biggest moments from Brock Lesnar's promo to Edge's o...

The Expressway to WrestleMania 38

21 Feb 2022

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After an action packed Elimination Chamber, we are on the expressway to Wrestlemania 38 and Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap the matches and moments fro...

The Master's Class: Underutilized & Better Recognize

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Who is the most underutilized male talent in professional wrestling right now? Dave, Tommy, Bully and Mark give their take on who t...

Undertaker Heads to the Hall of Fame!

19 Feb 2022

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Ryan McKinnell and Bully Ray host this episode of Busted Open on a Saturday where they honor the legacy of the Undertaker - as it was announced that h...

Tony Khan Talks The Rhodes AEW Exit

18 Feb 2022

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Just minutes after the news broke that The Undertaker is a WWE Hall of Fame inductee, Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry look at the legacy The Deadman gave to...

Collars & Steelz

17 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer recap AEW Dynamite, especially the opening segment between CM Punk and MJF. Tommy gives his thoughts on the dog collar ma...

Welcome to the Gunn Club

16 Feb 2022

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Tommy Dreamer & Dave LaGreca react to Cody Rhodes leaving AEW, and Tommy shares his thoughts on what the next best move is for The American Nightmare....

Cody & Brandi Rhodes Leave AEW

15 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray react to the breaking news that AEW's Power Couple- EVP Cody & CBO Brandi- are parting ways with AEW. The guys share their th...

Billy Gunn & Matt Cardona

14 Feb 2022

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Fresh off a surprising NWA Championship victory, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray speak with the current holder of the "Ten Pounds of Gold" Matt Cardona. The ...

The Master's Class: Love at First Fight

13 Feb 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is officially in the air! Dave, Mark, Tommy and Bully focus in on the theme of love a...

Ronda Rousey: Heel or Face?

12 Feb 2022

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Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry have a jam packed Busted Open Saturday for you.  They discuss Ronda Rousey's current role in the WWE - as well as the fan...

Positivity Friday

11 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry spread the power of positivity today as Thunder Rosa joins this episode and talks deeply about women empowerment. Also, the ...

Dynamite's Death Match & Debuts

10 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer dive deep into AEW Dynamite last night. The guys talk about the surprise AEW debut of Keith Lee and break down "Texas D...

A Historic AEW Dynamite Preview

09 Feb 2022

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Just hours before his title match against Adam Page, #1 Contender Lance Archer joins Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer to preview his Texas Deathmatch titl...

Talking with The Briscoes, Adam Scherr & EC3

08 Feb 2022

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The Fat 'N Furious Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer sit down with two sets of stars. First, the guys talk to ROH Hall of Fame Inductess The Briscoes, who wil...

Returning Stars this Wrestlemania Season

07 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & The Fat 'N Furious Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer are back together to discuss the major WWE returns we saw this past week. The guys break d...

The Master's Class: Era vs. Era

06 Feb 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: 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? Dave,...

A Star-Powered Smackdown

05 Feb 2022

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On the Weekend Edition of the Busted Open Podcast, Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry dive in to the return of Goldberg on Smackdown. The guys also share the...

WWE Rumors & 'Tony Time'

04 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca and Mark Henry discuss the big WWE rumor about Shane McMahon being reportedly 'let go' by the company. Also, it's 'Tony Time' as the guys...

Dynamic Duo discusses Dynamite

03 Feb 2022

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For the first time ever, Dave LaGreca teams up with Renee Paquette and they recap last night's AEW Dynamite. They break down Bryan Danielson's proposa...

Who's the GOAT?

02 Feb 2022

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In light of Tom Brady retiring, Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer ponder on who would be pro wrestling's Greatest of All Time, or GOAT for short. Dave and ...

The Road to Wrestlemania 38 Begins!

01 Feb 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap last night's RAW, especially the challenges made by Brock Lesnar & Lita. The guys give their reactions and outline the ...

Royal Rumble Review

31 Jan 2022

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Right off the heels of the Royal Rumble, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray give their reactions to the event. Also, Dave & Bully talk to the man who called the...

The Master's Class: Hall of Fame Heavyweights

30 Jan 2022

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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 quest...

Royal Rumble Preview | Johnny Knoxville

29 Jan 2022

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On this special edition of Busted Open, Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry and Ryan McKinnell break down the Royal Rumble taking place tonight! Also, what other...

FTR - "Legacy Chasers"

28 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca and Mark Henry are joined by AEW Tag Team, FTR. Dax and Cash talk AEW, the legacy they're determined to leave, and fire back at comments ...

Trevor Murdoch Fires Back

27 Jan 2022

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After hearing Matt Cardona's interview on Busted Open this week, NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Trevor Murdoch joins Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer t...

Rumble Picks & Tony Time

26 Jan 2022

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With the Royal Rumble quickly approaching, Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer share some picks and predictions for the WWE PPV. In true "LaGreca fashion",...

Matt Cardona is ALWAYZ Ready

25 Jan 2022

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Matt Cardona joins Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray for an interview where he holds nothing back. He talks "The Wrld on GCW", NWA Powerrr and also has some ...

Lenny Leonard & Sam Roberts

24 Jan 2022

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Following an explosive GCW event at The Hammerstein Ballroom last night, Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray are joined by Lenny Leonard who was a voice for th...

The Master's Class: Greatest Royal Rumble Moments

23 Jan 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: With 2022's WWE Royal Rumble around the corner, Dave LaGreca and WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry recap some of the grea...

A Big Week for Moxley

22 Jan 2022

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Following Jon Moxley's passionate promo at AEW Dynamite and his in-ring return on Rampage, Tommy Dreamer and Ryan McKinnell talk about the seriousness...

Michelle McCool & Spar with LaBar

21 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca and Mark Henry are joined by Michelle McCool ahead of the WWE Royal Rumble. Also, the guys spar with Justin LaBar as they hit the biggest...

An Interview with Killer Kross

20 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray are joined by Killer Kross who holds nothing back in this in-depth interview. From his WWE release to his plans for the fut...

Mickie James & Matt Cardona

19 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray speak with IMPACT Knockouts Champion Mickie James on her current run as champion and her upcoming participation in the WWE's ...

Bro Down w/ The Briscoes

18 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray sit down with one of the hottest Tag Teams in the world today The Briscoe Brothers. The guys talk about how their careers cha...

Betting on Yourself with Corey Taylor

17 Jan 2022

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Tommy Dreamer & Ryan McKinnell react to the news of Mustafa Ali asking for his WWE release. The guys share their thoughts as to what happened, and pon...

The Master's Class: The Next Class of Women

16 Jan 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer discuss which female pro wrestler they predict to be the rising star of 2022....

Two Superstars Return to Wrestling

15 Jan 2022

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Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry talk about the return of Lita to WWE Smackdown on Friday night.  What will her future be - how long will she be back for?...

From Forbidden Door to Revolving Door

14 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry recap the history we saw last night on IMPACT where Deonna Purrazzo won the ROH Women's Championship from Rok-C. The guys br...

Brody's All Elite & Renee's All Real

13 Jan 2022

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AEW Dynamite is in the books and Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer react to Brody King's debut, as well as the tension rising between Wardlow & MJF. Also, ...

NXT Recap & IMPACT's World Champion Moose

12 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray recap NXT 2.0, specifically the opening promo from NXT's new Champion, Bron Breakker. Also, IMPACT World Champion Moose joi...

The Future for Big E & Tasha Steelz

11 Jan 2022

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Off the heels of Monday Night RAW, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray ponder on the future of former WWE Champion Big E. The guys study the pattern of Big E as ...

Mickie James breaks the Forbidden Door

10 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss the history we witnessed over the weekend with both Mickie James retaining the Knockouts Championship at Hard to Kill...

The Master's Class: The Next Class of Men

09 Jan 2022

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer discuss who they each believe to be a rising star in 2022 when it comes to me...

Mickie James heads to the Rumble!

08 Jan 2022

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Mark Henry and Ryan McKinnell discuss Mickie James shocking the wrestling world when it was announced that she'll be heading to the Royal Rumble!  Ry...

Diversity Discussion

07 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry sit down and have a real talk about diversity in the pro wrestling world and in society. They dive deep into the role it pla...

An AEW Dynamite to Remember

06 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray dissect some of the biggest moments from AEW Dynamite. Bully gives his thoughts on what was shown on TV and Dave gives his in...

A New Era for NXT & NWA

05 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer discuss the official start of NXT's new era with Bron Breakker winning the NXT Championship. They give their reactions an...

A Cuppa Minutes with nZo

04 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to pro wrestler and rapper nZo. The Real1 takes the guys on a ride through what's going on with his life in the ring, in...

2022: The Year of The Beast?

03 Jan 2022

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray kick off the year by recapping the biggest news out of WWE Day 1 and that is Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Championship. How d...

Ring of Honor Power Hour

02 Jan 2022

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In this 1-Hour Special, The Busted Open Crew have a deep discussion about Ring of Honor and the impact the promotion had to the pro wrestling world ov...

Whole Lotta Heat!

30 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray have a heated, must-see conversation about the mic battle on AEW Dynamite: New Year's Smash between Brandi Rhodes & Dan Lambe...

A Candid Conversation on NXT

29 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap last night's NXT and get into a candid conversation about where NXT is as we move forward to 2022. They break down the ...

Goin' Old School

28 Dec 2021

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We go back in time today as Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer go old school and discuss life as a pro wrestling fan during the 1980s. hey talk about how th...

Top 10 Wrestlers of 2021

27 Dec 2021

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With 2021 soon coming to a close, Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer give their "Laminated Lists" of the 10 Best Wrestlers this year. Tommy gives his Top 10...

The Master's Class: The Art of Putting a Match Together

26 Dec 2021

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer discuss the ins and outs when it comes to the puzzle of putting a match toget...

AEW's Holiday Gift: Kyle O'Reilly

23 Dec 2021

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The World's Strongest Man Mark Henry & Jonathan Hood recap AEW Dynamite: Holiday Bash. The guys break down Kyle O'Reilly's debut and the friction risi...

A House Call w/ Dr. Britt Baker DMD

22 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer speak to AEW Women's Champion Dr. Britt Baker DMD and they recall her lights' out match against Thunder Rosa, which is Da...

IMPACT's Jonah

21 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray catch up with IMPACT Wrestling's Jonah to discuss all things IMPACT, 'Hard to Kill' coming up in January, NJPW, and his car...

Bully Ray vs. The Table

20 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray recap Bully's match against Jerry "The King" Lawler at the ECW Arena and a historical moment that took place in Bully's stomp...

Busted Open Holiday Party

19 Dec 2021

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It's Party Time and Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer are ringing in the Holiday Season with an All-Star panel of guests and The Bus...

The Best Hour Long Match Ever?

18 Dec 2021

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Mark Henry and Jonathan Hood talk about just how insanely good the Bryan Danielson vs Adam Page match from AEW Dynamite was.  The shock factor to the...

Tony & Foley Time!

17 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry talk with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley and AEW President Tony Khan. The guys talk with Mick about his upcoming tour and Jon ...

Danielson & Hangman's 60 Minute Draw

16 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray recap AEW Winter is Coming, specifically the opening 60-minute match ending in a draw between Bryan Danielson and Hangman A...

Rhett Titus & Wardlow

15 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer are joined by NEW Ring of Honor World Television Champion Rhett Titus who discusses ROH Final Battle and the future for...

Reminiscing on ROH with Cary Silkin

14 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca sits down with Ring of Honor Ambassador Cary Silkin for this Busted Open Podcast Exclusive Interview. Dave and Cary break down the road t...

A Monday Night Delight

14 Dec 2021

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The Fat n The Furious are back together and Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer break down a solid Monday Night RAW that we got to see last night. They break do...

End of an Era for Ring of Honor

13 Dec 2021

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After an emotional Final Battle PPV, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray dive in on the legacy and impact that Ring of Honor has given to the pro wrestling world...

The Master's Class: Fired Up

12 Dec 2021

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer have a heated discussion about pro wrestling segments that all include, you guessed it, FIR...

A Friday Night Off the Hook!

11 Dec 2021

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The Weekend Edition is here with Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell and they recap the craziness in wrestling that we saw Friday night. Mark & Ryan give thei...

Doudrop Deserves More

10 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry look into WWE Superstar Doudrop's (Piper Niven) career, and how Niven should be appreciated and perceived moving forward. Al...

Strong AEW Dynamite at Strong Island

09 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray give their reactions and analysis to AEW Dynamite last night, especially CM Punk's Promo in MJF's hometown. Dave & Bully also...

Remembering Blackjack Lanza

09 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray remember the life of WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Lanza. Bully reminisces on the moments he shared with Blackjack and explains...

Is it Over for Johnny TakeOver?

08 Dec 2021

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The Fat 'N The Furious reunite and Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer react to Johnny Gargano's emotional promo on NXT 2.0 last night along with the ending att...

Recapping RAW & ROH's Shane Taylor

07 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray react to Monday Night RAW, especially the highly anticipated main event match between Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. Also, the...

The End of NXT's Black and Gold Era

06 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray break down NXT War Games and the changing of the guard from Black and Gold to the new era of 2.0. They react to the latest ...

The Master's Class: Behind the Surprise

05 Dec 2021

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry & Tommy Dreamer get real about big surprises that have rocked the pro wrestling world. From the...

The Beast Returns & A Women's Title Showdown

04 Dec 2021

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Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell react to The Beast Brock Lesnar returning last night on Smackdown, as well as Roman Reigns retaining over Sami Zayn. The g...

Sitting down with Tony Khan & MJF

03 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry have "Tony Time!" with AEW President Tony Khan. They recap AEW Dynamite and preview tonight's Rampage. Also, AEW's "Salt of ...

Fire in the Ring & Heat on the Web

02 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray recap & react to the main event of last night's AEW Dynamite between Cody Rhodes & Andrade El Idolo. They break down the fl...

A Tremendous 'Tony Time' with Tony Khan

01 Dec 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer prepare you for NXT War Games and discuss the rapid climb of the face of NXT 2.0, Bron Breakker. Also, AEW President Tony...

A Solid Monday Night RAW

30 Nov 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray find themselves pleasantly surprised following an entertaining Monday Night RAW. From Vince McMahon's interactions with Austi...

MJF and CM Punk's Verbal Joust

29 Nov 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray break down line by line the explosive promo between MJF & CM Punk that we saw over Thanksgiving Weekend. They share their rea...

The Master's Class: Vince Almighty

28 Nov 2021

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PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer discuss and share stories of one of the most iconic names in the world of pro...

MJF and CM Punk Solidify Promo Legacy

27 Nov 2021

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Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry are back at it on another edition of Busted Open Saturday where it was ALL things MJF-CM Punk and their historic promo fro...

Thunder Rosa & Bryan Danielson

24 Nov 2021

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Ahead of a new AEW Dynamite tonight, Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer are joined by two AEW greats! First, Thunder Rosa joins to discuss her upcoming matc...

When Fans Hop the Guardrail

23 Nov 2021

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Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk about the most shocking moment of Monday Night RAW, and that was a fan ambushing Seth Rollins. Dave & Bully share their ...