Hint for next time for stuck mast pieces or extensions. Using a boom to hold the mast, while threading a screw-driver through the extension holes to give some rotary leverage works quite well. A boom on each mast piece and a gentle jiggle works a treat, and beats the tug-o-war approach for a stuck together mast.
Actually the best way to deal with a stuck mast is a bit of prevention. It's real easy to tape the joint before you rig up. This will lessen the chance of it ever getting stuck 10 fold.