Busted Open: The Master's Class

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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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20 episodes
Updated Monday

Episodes20

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Monday · 21 min
Live at Fanatics Fest w/ Jade Cargill
The guys took the stage at Fanatics Fest in NYC in front of a huge crowd and were joined by WWE Superstar Jade Cargill! Dave, Mark, Tommy & Bully also spoke about the art of working as a heel and what SummerSlam means to them!
July 20 · 32 min
Texas Heat
Dave and Tommy are joined by legendary referee David Manning to talk about some of the most memorable stories in Texas wrestling history which includes the infamous Kerry Von Erich and Ric Flair match at the David Von Erich Memorial.
July 13 · 22 min
Wrestling in Stadiums
Big Stadium shows are a unique experience for wrestlers because they are unlike any other big show. Dave LaGreca, Mark henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer break down how to work a crowd in a big dome, and how the sound is different from any other arena.
July 6 · 34 min
"Life as a Road Warrior" with Paul Ellering
It's a very special Master's Class: Dave and Bully speak to one of the greatest managers in the history of wrestling, Paul Ellering. The guys talk to him all about life on the road managing the biggest tag team ever to step into the ring, The Road Warriors.
June 29 · 19 min
The Importance of Presentation
Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer & Mark Henry discuss everything from ring gear to entrances as it relates to how to make yourself look like a star. Tommy and Mark break down how to hide your flaws and promote your strengths in your presentation.
June 22 · 21 min
My 1st Title
Winning a major title in a major promotion is one of the highest honors a wrestler can achieve. If anyone knows what it’s like to taste gold it is our Masters. Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer & Mark Henry walk through, how their 1st huge moment came about
June 15 · 24 min
The Rumor Mill
The Masters have seen and heard their fair share of rumors over the many years they have been in the industry. They discuss how rumors can help build a buzz for an upcoming moment, and how they can often inhibit storylines, debuts and angles as they get spoiled before going to air.
June 8 · 31 min
How to Build Chemistry with a New Opponent
Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer discuss the art of trying to communicate and understand the strengths and weaknesses with someone you have never competed against. It’s a really interesting deep dive with personal stories from Mark, Dave and Tommy’s careers.
June 1 · 34 min
Jimmy Hart Stories
On this special Master’s Class, Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer have an in-depth celebration of the greatest Managers of all-time. And who better to bring on to describe the lost art of advocates than The Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart?
May 25 · 21 min
My Most Nervous Moments
Even the most legendary names in the wrestling industry can get nervous before their biggest matches. Mark Henry, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer tell Dave LaGreca all about the times backstage and outside the ring when they had their panic inducing moments.
May 18 · 23 min
Wrestling Superstitions
The Masters Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer talk about the superstitions they believed in their pro wrestling careers while also telling stories of other superstitions held by the legend and current stars of the industry.
May 11 · 28 min
Old School Never Dies
Dave, Mark & Bully dive into the lessons from the past that can be taught to future generations. Should a weekly wrestling wrap up show be brought back with the highlights from ALL wrestling? How can the role of referees be changed to make a legitimate impact on modern wrestling? We discuss.
May 4 · 18 min
The Faces of the Place That Should've Been
The Masters Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer sit down to discuss the stars of pro wrestling's past that never had the chance to be the face of the company when they had what it took to do it.
April 27 · 26 min
1 on 1 with 2 Female Legends
We have a very special interview from WrestleMania Week in Las Vegas. Nattie Neidhart sat down with Jazz as we learn all about her spectacular career, and two of the all-time greats chop it up on this incredible episode of the Master’s Class.
April 20 · 34 min
Sgt. Slaughter
The Masters sat down with a WWE Hall of Famer and WrestleMania Main Eventer Sgt Slaughter, who has some unbelievable tales he's never told, including the time he met Mickie Mantle, or rather, Mickie Mantle met him.
April 13 · 30 min
Hands of Stone Ronnie Garvin
Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer talk to one of the all-time wrestling legends, the man with the hands of stone, Ronnie Garvin. They discuss his NWA World Title Win over Ric Flair, how he communicated with his opponents in the ring, and so much more.
April 6 · 28 min
The Worst People We Know
We’ve come across some really terrible people in our lives, but as Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer have discovered, these people we will discuss have taken the cake. Posing as good characters in real life, the superstars in wrestling we’re covering were all devils in disguise.
March 30 · 30 min
No Talking Allowed
The guys discuss the rare occasions in which two wrestlers did not communicate in the ring during the match. Was it possible back in the day? Could there be a match with no communication today? Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry discuss.
March 23 · 26 min
What if ECW Never Went Out of Business?
Dave & Tommy discuss a topic that is near and dear to their hearts: The Death of ECW. If it never happened, what would be the ramifications on the wrestling industry? They would very likely be… Extreme.
March 16 · 24 min
When Disaster Strikes
The Masters discuss the biggest disasters in their careers. You will hear about the very worst times in their careers with some absolutely shocking moments.

Busted Open: The Master's Class

Live at Fanatics Fest w/ Jade Cargill

Texas Heat

Wrestling in Stadiums

"Life as a Road Warrior" with Paul Ellering

The Importance of Presentation

My 1st Title

The Rumor Mill

How to Build Chemistry with a New Opponent

Jimmy Hart Stories

My Most Nervous Moments

Wrestling Superstitions

Old School Never Dies

The Faces of the Place That Should've Been

1 on 1 with 2 Female Legends

Sgt. Slaughter

Hands of Stone Ronnie Garvin

The Worst People We Know

No Talking Allowed

What if ECW Never Went Out of Business?

When Disaster Strikes