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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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.
On this special interview, Dave and Nic Nemeth talked to Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell of the Legendary Killer Bees, one of the best tag teams of the 80s. Jim tells the guys what life was like working for Vince McMahon in the 80s, with some stories you’ve probably never heard before. Plus, he describes what made him and his partner B. Brian Blair such a special team.
Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to one of the legendary figures of the NWA, an original member of the 4 Horseman, Tully Blanchard. Tully tells the guys all about the realism of wrestling in the 80s, the pitfalls, the triumphs and gives all the details about one of the most famous matches in wrestling, his “I Quit” Match at Starrcade 1985 with Magnum TA.
Dave LaGreca and Nic Nemeth sit down with the biggest name in podcast interviews today, Chris Van Vliet to find out about the best ways to get the most out of an interview. If anyone knows it would be CVV as he recently sat down with the biggest star in pro wrestling, John Cena. We'll find out to make a guest feel comfortable and get the best possible answers that make an interview unforgettable.
Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer have a special interview with one of the most influential women in wrestling history, Leilani Kai. She’ll stories of the Rocky N’ Wrestling days that changed the world of pro wrestling as we know it. Plus, she’ll let you know how she remains a mentor to the new generation of women to this day.
Dave and Bully have a special interview with one of the greatest names in professional wrestling, Magnum TA. Magnum will tell amazing stories about his excellent but unfinished career including his time with Tully Blanchard in the infamous “I Quit” match from Starrcade 1985. He has incredible psychology that was perfect for the time and would be even better for today as he shares in this excellent interview.
Dave LaGreca, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray discuss the background of pro athletes stepping into the world of pro wrestling and some of the limitations they have to face given the notoriety these sports stars have. The conversation, based off the recent Cam Skattebo interaction on Monday Night Raw at MSG goes in-depth, as our guys have history being inside the ring with football players and other pros.
Dave and Tommy speak to one of the great Intercontinental Champions of all-time in “The Magnificent” Don Muraco. He’ll take you inside his storied career including one of the most infamous moments in wrestling history; the night Jimmy Snuka splashed him from on top of the cage in Madison Square Garden on a night that will be remembered forever.
One of the all-time greatest referees Mike Chioda is here to teach you all about the nuances of being the 3rd person in the ring. He’ll describe his upbringing in the WWE in the 1980s, his biggest matches, and the can’t miss advice and stories he’s had in his illustrious career as Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray get the inside scoop from one of the best to ever do it.
Our Masters have some of the most incredible finisher that have been replicated over the years. On this episode, they’ll describe how they came up with these infamous moves and how they were executed. They’ll also talk about how today’s generation have attempted to use their moves for their own success as a way to pay tribute to our guys.
The Master’s Dave, Mark, Bully and Tommy dive into the overlapping careers of two of the greatest of all-time: The Rock and Stone Cold. The guys break down who had arguably the better career and bigger influence, and there is definitely plenty of arguing to be done.
It’s been a tough week for the Master’s personally, so Dave, Mark and Tommy reflect on the positivity surrounding the world of wrestling that they love so much. The good times and memories are important to cherish, and the guys share some of their favorites in this special episode.
There’s no one better equipped to talk about the phenomenal level of action that tag team wrestling brings than WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, who joins Dave LaGreca on The Master’s Class. We breakdown, the impact the evolution an the current state of that division in a deep dive that will shed light on an amazing facet of pro wrestling.
The Masters Dave LaGreca, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray discuss how to come back stronger after losing your spot in a major company. There are many shining examples throughout wrestling history of a star needing a change in character or a fresh coat of paint, or a complete overhaul on a personal level, and that refresh leading to a bigger career. Our guys break it all down for YOU, on the Master’s Class.
The Master’s Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss the recent news of Jazmyn Nyx leaving NXT and in doing so, leaving guaranteed money on the table. Her pro wrestling career is over and it’s important to breakdown why it happened, and how her not growing up in the pro wrestling industry may have shape her decision.
Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer & Mark Henry discuss the move of WrestleMania 2027 to Saudi Arabia, and the possible repercussions of that action. Could Tony Khan run a meg-AEW event that same weekend? How could that benefit or hurt the pro wrestling community? The guys give their expert take on a very hot topic.
Our Masters dissect the recent comments from Bryan Danielson with regards to the resurgence of Cody and Punk. How much did AEW play a part in their success? The guys know both the stars very well and can shine a light on how both came back into prominence and changed the landscape of pro wrestling.
The masters discuss how a newer talent in a locker room should act and the things that can get them in hot water quickly. There's nobody better than our guys to break it all down.
In this very special Master’s Class, Bully Ray and Nic Nemeth are joined by a pair of WWE Hall of Famers, Diamond Dallas Page & Lex Luger. The duo discuss the road to recovery as Lex Luger has begun walking again, and DDP mends from a recent heart use. It’s a unique look at some of the legends of the industry as they strive to overcome obstacles in the way of their goals, and their never ending persistent attitude on life.
The masters tell some incredible, personal and hilarious stories about the man who ran ECW, and is one of the greatest personalities in the history of professional wrestling, Paul Heyman.
The Masters, Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray are joined by special guest Nic Nemeth to discuss the concept of a receipt in pro wrestling, based off of the recent horrifying events from Raja Jackson at an Indy show. We define what the term means and some of the most infamous examples of these being delivered inside the ring. We’ve got tons of expert knowledge on this particular subject which will make for a fantastic listen.
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.
