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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The guys discuss the written and unwritten rules that are out of touch and out of date.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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dave and Bully have an absolutely epic interview with one of the great babyfaces in wrestling history in Terry Taylor.  Terry tells amazing stories about his territory days, working with NXT, and of course the full behind the scenes on how the infamous "Red Rooster" character was created.

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The guys discuss the times they almost missed their important wrestling shows.  Some of these stories were cutting so close that they will have you on the edge of your seat with the exact same kind of anxiety that our Masters had from back when travel options were more limited.  

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In another edition of The Master’s Class “What If”, Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy ask – What if AJ Styles never left TNA?

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This week, Dave & Bully are joined by special guest Awesome Kong, who shares some stories of the struggles she faced to make it in the industry before ultimately becoming one of the most influential wrestlers of this generation.  A true inspiration, Kong is an interview you won’t want to miss! 

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All of our Master’s have had one or two pieces of advice that have helped carry them to Hall of Fame careers.  Now, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, Mark Henry & Nic Nemeth share what they’ve learned throughout the years that they can pass down to the next generation who could stand to use it.

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The Waffle House is an essential part of a wrestler’s traveling lifestyle.  On this episode, the guys are going to break out some stories that you won’t believe about the restaurant that the guys think is the happiest place on Earth.

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Dave and our guys Mark and Tommy talk about their favorite memories both as fans and participants in the most popular match in all of pro wrestling: The Royal Rumble.  The guys give the inside scoop on some behind the scenes stories on this epic event and some tales they have never told.

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Join Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer as they sit down with one of the very best babyfaces and sellers in professional wrestling history, Ricky Morton!  This is a true Masters Class as Ricky walks us through the ins and outs, the do's and don'ts of the industry he loves so passionately.

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In 2001, WWF bought WCW, and with it, their biggest stars. Some debuted immediately (Booker T, DDP), and some years later (Nash, Hall, Hogan, etc.). But arguably their most iconic performer – Sting – stayed away for over a decade, before making a surprise debut in WWE at Survivor Series 2014. In the first edition of The Master’s Class “What If”, Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy ask – What if Sting joined WWF in 2001?

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Dave, Bully and Tommy have their eyes on a few talent that they think everyone will be talking about at the end of 2026.  Some of their selections and reasons why could very surprise you!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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