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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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#160
Monday · 23 min
Eddie Guerrero Spotlight
In our Masters Class Spotlight Series, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry re-live their behind the scenes stories on Eddie Guerrero. These are never before told tales on the man who made lying, cheating and stealing famous.
#159
October 19 · 24 min
Making a Great Faction
Our Masters, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer have been a part of the greatest factions of all-time. Now, they breakdown how to turn a bunch of wrestlers into an elite faction for years to come.
#158
October 12 · 43 min
Masters of Podcasts
Dave & Nic Nemeth sit down with "The Podfather", Conrad Thompson. These giants of our industry discuss how they built an empire from the ground up.
#157
October 5 · 21 min
The Art of the Ladder
Dave, Tommy and Bully take us through the art of one of the most dangerous weapons in wrestling: The Ladder. These death-defying stunts can cause major trauma and major worry, and the guys have personal stories that put you right in the center of it all.
#156
September 28 · 18 min
Art of the Run-In
Dave, Bully and Mark describe the proper way to create a surprise using a run-in as the vessel. There are very specific key factors that lead to this practice the right way and our guys cover them all.
#155
September 21 · 29 min
Kane's Inferno
In this very special episode of The Master’s Class, WWE Hall of Famer Kane joins Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer to talk about the use of fire in pro wrestling.
#154
September 14 · 20 min
Celebrating Wrestling in Mexico
Dave, Tommy & Mark discussion the behind the scenes stories of Lucha Libre as wrestling in Mexico has become more popular than ever. The guys touch on how seriously the fans take their culture South of the Border and the security measures that are put into place.
#153
September 7 · 34 min
My Biggest Change
Bully Ray, Mark Henry & special guest Raj Dhesi discuss the one change that had the most meaning in their illustrious careers. Discover the uplifting moments that a tweak in lifestyle and attitude can make in some of the greatest of all-time.
#152
August 31 · 15 min
What to Delete
The guys discuss the written and unwritten rules that are out of touch and out of date. We decide if those laws such as the minimum days for a champions defense or old stipulations need to be put out to pasture.
#151
August 24 · 30 min
Transition from NXT to the Main Roster
The Masters Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Mark Henry discuss the importance of having a Locker Room Leader on the roster in light of the comments made by Lainey Reid talking about her transition from NXT to the main roster.
#150
August 17 · 38 min
Paying Your Dues
Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry & Tommy Dreamer discuss the things you need to do as a young wrestler to help you learn and grow in the wrestling industry. They share some stories about some of the more menial tasks they were asked to do including setting up chairs and building the ring.
#149
August 10 · 19 min
The Legacy of Brock Lesnar
Now that Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement, the Masters discuss the career and legacy of the next big thing. They share some stories on what makes Brock tick, and offer firsthand insight on what The Beast was really like behind the scenes.
#148
July 27 · 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!
#147
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.
#146
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.
#145
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.
#144
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.
#143
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
#142
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.
#141
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.

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