Busted Open
392 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratingsJoin Dave LaGreca and his rotating co-host chair that features two WWE Hall of Famers in Bully Ray and Mark Henry and ECW Original Tommy Dreamer for the best pro wrestling talk on radio. From the WWE to Ring of Honor to New Japan Pro Wrestling and the independent scene, Busted Open covers pro-wrestling like no one else in the world! Listen to the full show Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM Fight Nation channel 156 or On Demand anytime on the SiriusXM app.
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Episodes
Reaction to Current Events & The Nation
June 02, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray address the current situation in this country and open the floor to the Busted Open Nation. Mark Henry calls in to give his thoughts.
Top 10 Undertaker Moments of All Time
June 02, 2020 13:45 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer share their lists of the top 10 Undertaker moments of all time and special guest Mark Henry joins them to discuss his time working with The Undertaker.
Charlotte Flair in WWE & The Buckle Bomb move
June 01, 2020 18:31 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the show talking Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. Then, on a "Get Yourself Over Monday," they're joined by Lady Frost. Finally, a discussion about the Buckle Bomb.
Remembering the Territories: Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
June 01, 2020 14:50 - 50 minutes - 70 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer remember the territories and delve into Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling with special guest Greg “The Hammer” Valentine.
Getting Ready for AJ Styles vs Daniel Bryan
May 30, 2020 16:43 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBRyan McKinnell and Mark Henry Talk about the protests going on around the country. They then tackle SmackDown from this week. They get ready for the Intercontinental Tournament Final. Finally, they discuss their Weekly Winner.
Charlotte Flair in WWE & Tyson on AEW
May 29, 2020 17:41 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBDave LaGreca and Mark Henry start a Falls Count Anywhere Friday by talking about AEW & NXT ratings. Next, they discuss Matt Riddle & Timothy Thatcher. Onto AEW, they hit on Chris Jericho & Mike Tyson. Finally, Charlotte Flair in the WWE.
Figuring Out The Action
May 29, 2020 14:26 - 50 minutes - 70 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer discuss WWE action figures and the pro wrestling toymbusiness with special guests Brian Myers and Matt Cardona.
Chris Jericho, Zelina Vega & Matt Hardy
May 28, 2020 17:53 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray have a loaded guest list on today's episode. They're joined by Chris Jericho, Zelina Vega and Matt Hardy.
Diamond Dallas Page & Flip Gordon
May 27, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode talking to Flip Gordon. Then they're joined by WWE Hall of Famer DDP.
Monday Night RAW Recap
May 26, 2020 21:30 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode talking about the NXT Talent in the RAW crowd. Then they're joined by Mark Henry to discuss Apollo Crews. Finally they talk Edge & Randy Orton.
Get Yourself Over Monday
May 25, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode paying their respects to Hana Kimura. Then they get into AEW from the weekend. Get Yourself Over Monday features JT Dunn.
AJ Styles Traded to SmackDown
May 23, 2020 15:08 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBRyan McKinnell and Mark Henry talk AJ Styles and everything from this week’s SmackDown. They react to Undertaker’s appearance on Busted Open. Finally they announce their Weekly Winner.
Undertaker Day: The Undertaker & Michelle McCool
May 23, 2020 00:17 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBDave LaGreca and Mark Henry celebrate "Undertaker Day". They're joined by Michelle McCool and the dead man himself, The Undertaker.
Action Bronson & Tyrus & AEW/NXT
May 21, 2020 18:50 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the show talking to Tyrus about Shad Gaspard. Then they discuss NXT and Drake Maverick. Finally, a memorable interview with Action Bronson.
Women in Wrestling
May 20, 2020 20:18 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer interview NWA’s Thunder Rosa and newly signed IMPACT! Wrestler, Tasha Steelz, about their careers and journeys in the wrestling business.
RIP Shad Gaspard & Dark Side of the Ring
May 20, 2020 19:38 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray discuss the tragic passing of Shad Gaspard. They also talk about Dark Side of the Ring and are joined by Jimmy Korderas.
Top 10 Enhancement Talent of All Time
May 19, 2020 14:12 - 50 minutes - 69 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer discuss the impact of enhancement talent in the wrestling business and give their Top 10 Lists of All Time. They also interview Mike Jackson and George South.
The Last Ride & Mark's Top 10 Talkers of All Time
May 18, 2020 18:29 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBBully Ray and Mark Henry start the episode giving their thoughts on Undertaker: The Last Ride. Then, Mark ranks the Top 10 Talkers ever. Finally, Randy Starks joins the show for Get Yourself Over Monday.
Jonathan Snowden Joins the Show to talk Ken Shamrock
May 16, 2020 18:20 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBRyan McKinnell and Mark Henry talk about the WWE Intercontinental Tournament, and Daniel Bryan. Then they are joined by Jon Snowden, to talk about his new book all about Ken Shamrock. Finally, they discuss their Weekly Winner.
Your Slip is Showing & Mark addresses Lio Rush
May 15, 2020 19:14 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBDave LaGreca and Mark Henry start this Falls Count Anywhere Friday by talking about the WWE Women's Division and Becky Lynch. Then, Your Slip is Showing and finally Mark Henry addresses Lio Rush.
Remembering the Territories: World Class Championship Wrestling
May 15, 2020 15:42 - 50 minutes - 69 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer remember the territories and dive deep into World Class Championship Wrestling with special interview from Kevin Von Erich.
Brodie Lee & AEW/NXT Recap
May 14, 2020 18:16 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBDave LaGreca and Mark Henry start the episode recapping AEW & NXT. Then they talk about Jake Roberts & Lance Archer. Finally, Brodie Lee joins the show.
Joyce Hyser & 80's Trivia Contest
May 13, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 88 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray are celebrating the 80s after FS1 replayed WrestleMania 3 last night. They do 80s Trivia and talk to actress Joyce Hyser.
Becky Lynch is Pregnant
May 12, 2020 18:11 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode talking about RAW and Becky's big announcement. Then they talk more WWE, including Randy Orton & Edge.
Wrestling in a Pandemic Special
May 12, 2020 14:45 - 50 minutes - 70 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer delve into the current state of Pro Wrestling undwer the circumstances of what is going on in the world’s Corona pandemic right now.
Money in the Bank Recap & The Last Ride
May 11, 2020 18:17 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode discussing Money in the Bank, Otis and Asuka. Then they talk to "Outlandish" Zicky Dice from NWA on Get Yourself Over Monday. Finally, Undertaker: The Last Ride reaction.
Remembering the Territories: Georgia Championship Wrestling
May 11, 2020 12:59 - 50 minutes - 70 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer look back into Georgia Championship Wrestling with Wrestling Legend, Thunderbolt Patterson.
Previewing Money in the Bank
May 09, 2020 17:17 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBRyan McKinnell and Mark Henry talk about their favorite wrestler, Otis, and how he may fare on Money in the Bank. They get hype about Drew McIntyre versus Seth Rollins. They are then joined by former Pittsburgh Steeler, Willie Colon now on Barstool Radio. Finally, they reveal their Weekly Winner.
Drew McIntyre, Big Show, Isaiah "Swerve" Scott
May 08, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBOn a Falls Count Anywhere Friday, Dave LaGreca and Mark Henry are joined by three huge guests: Drew McIntyre, Big Show and Swerve Scott.
Sports From the Sidelines: AEW Triple Threat
May 08, 2020 15:10 - 50 minutes - 70 MBDave LaGreca hosts a special roundtable with three ladies essential in AEW Women’s Division right now: Nyla Rose, Britt Baker and Big Swole
Remembering the Territories: Mid-South Wrestling
May 07, 2020 17:46 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer look back into Mid-South Wrestling with WWE Hall of Famer, Ted Dibiase.
AEW & NXT Recaps
May 07, 2020 17:32 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray break down the Wednesday Night Wars from last night. They talk Rhea Ripley & Charlotte Flair on NXT and AEW with Lance Archer, Jake The Snake, Brandi Rhodes & Britt Baker.
The Bellas
May 06, 2020 17:35 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode talking about the issue with pro wrestling ratings and the product as a whole. Then, the Bellas join the show. Finally, Liv Morgan vs. Charlotte Flair on RAW.
Golden Age of Pro Wrestling Magazines
May 06, 2020 15:29 - 1 hour - 139 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer delve into the significance of Pro Wrestling magazines with specials guests Bill Apter, Stu Saks and George Napolitano.
Dave BANNED from AEW
May 05, 2020 17:32 - 1 hour - 100 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode by talking about Cody Rhodes banning Dave from AEW. Then they get into the return of AJ Styles. Finally, Evan Husney joins to talk Dark Side of the Ring.
Funniest Moments of the Week
May 05, 2020 14:59 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBA compilation of the funniest moments and bits from the week of Busted Open.
Matt Cardona & May the 4th Be With You
May 04, 2020 18:36 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray are celebrating Star Wars Day! Bully, along with guests Matt Cardona, Chris Jericho and Cody Rhodes spend the episode trying to convince LaGreca of the greatness of Star Wars.
Watch Along: ECW One Night Stand (2005)
May 04, 2020 15:04 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBTommy Dreamer and Bully Ray look back on their iconic tag team match at ECW One Night Stand, the Dudley Boyz vs. Tommy Dreamer & Sandman, and the chaos that ensued afterwards. Date: June 12, 2005
Otis Advances to Money in the Bank!
May 02, 2020 16:41 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBRyan McKinnell and Mark Henry celebrate Otis’ win over Dolph Ziggler and his advancing to Money in the Bank. They talk bout the bubbling feud between Sheamus and Jeff Hardy. They declare their Weekly Winner. Finally, they talk about David Schultz during a Mark Henry Storytime.
WWE Talent & Alicia Atout
May 01, 2020 17:53 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBDave LaGreca and Mark Henry spend a Falls Count Anywhere Friday talking to The Nation about WWE talent, Lord of the Rings, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. They're also joined by MLW's Alicia Atout.
Lance Archer vs. Dustin Rhodes
April 30, 2020 17:56 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray discuss AEW and NXT from last night. They discuss where the two companies stack up right now. They also discuss Lance Archer vs. Dustin Rhodes.
Randy Gordon, Heath Slater & Cody Rhodes
April 29, 2020 19:57 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode talking about the latest Dark Side of the Ring. Then they're joined by Randy Gordon, Heath Slater and Cody Rhodes.
Dissecting the Beast
April 28, 2020 17:51 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer delve into the career of WWE Superstar, Brock Lesnar.
Busted Open 11th Anniversary & RAW Recap
April 28, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBDave LaGreca celebrates 11 years of Busted Open with his co-hosts Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer. They are also joined by Snake Sabo, Reby Hardy and Doug Mortman.
The Rise and Fall of Jimmy Snuka
April 27, 2020 18:33 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBDave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer discuss the career and controversial life of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.
SmackDown Recap & Get Yourself Over Monday
April 27, 2020 18:21 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBDave LaGreca and Bully Ray start the episode talking SmackDown, Triple H and Vince McMahon. Then they get into AEW/NXT. Finally, for the first edition of Get Yourself Over Monday, Danhausen and Christian Kobain join the show.
Rise of Rousey
April 26, 2020 21:17 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer discuss the career of Ronda Rousey in pro wrestling.
25 Years of Triple-H
April 25, 2020 17:04 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBRyan McKinnell and Mark Henry talk about SmackDown’s 25 year celebration of Triple-H. They talk about the Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt storyline. Finally, they discuss their Weekly Winner.
Miracle on the Mat
April 25, 2020 15:55 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBDave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer remember ECW's Barely Legal. They're joined by Beulah McGillicutty and Blue Meanie.
Colby Covington & Triple H's WWE Anniversary
April 24, 2020 18:54 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBDave LaGreca and Mark Henry start the episode discussing Triple H's 25 Year WWE Anniversary. Then they talk MMA & Pro Wrestling crossover. Finally, Colby Covington joins the show.