The Meltdown - Official Podcast of Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill

“Muhammad Hassan” Marc Copani SpecialThis Meltdown Monday, Bryan & Tom are proud to welcome one of the most CONTROVERSIAL personas in the history of Professional Wrestling… Muhammad Hassan!!Marc Copani (the man behind the character of Hassan) joins the newly revamped show, to discuss in depth so many incredible moments from a WWE career that full of White Hot, Nuclear Heat, but unfortunately was cut short way too soon.Here all about Marc’s fascinating history and stories including:His introduction to pro wrestling at a young age.Going ALL IN with a trip to Louisville’s OVWDeveloping the character of Marc MagnusLearning from the legendary Jim CornetteWhere he was during the tragedy of 9/11Being approached with the Muhammad Hassan character (directly developed by Vince McMahon)MOUNT RUSHMORE… Ultimate Wrestling HeelsHis chemistry with Shawn DaivariHis encounter with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 21.WINNER STAYS ON… Foreign FanaticsMoving from Raw to SmackDownThe controversial end to his WWE CareerHis current career path and carving his own legacy.PLUS… 2 EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM A VERY SPECIAL GUEST!!!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

Jimmy Korderas SpecialAre you ready for another awesome instalment of The Meltdown?? Well, this episode is coloured in Black & White Zebra Stripes…Join Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill as they sit down with legendary WWE Referee, Jimmy Korderas for the count of 3, as they direct parts of his illustrious career, including:An unbelievable opportunity from JackBeing a fan of the businessTravelling the Road with the ring crewAdapting to using ear pieces for direction from the producers.USA vs. CanadaThe 1999 Referees StrikeThe worst bumps he’s ever taken.Thoughts on multi-person TLC Matches.His opinion of the Smackdown referee mishap with Nia Jax & Tiffany Stratton.WINNER STAYS ON… the Ultimate Referee.His Mount Rushmore of OfficialsThe Refin’ It Up Podcast and Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE RefereeClick the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!!

Crown Jewel Preview ShowBryan at 90s Wrestling ConBryan’s Upcoming Appearances in Germany etcUS Title Open Challenge: Sami Zayn vs Alistair Black (Could have been so much more; wasted opportunity?)The Vision - Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker. Is this the perfect way to showcase these 2 next generation stars?Roman Reigns Returns to Raw -Australian Street Fight - vs. Bronson Reed at Crown JewelAndrade returning to AEW - Is he ever going to find a home that suits his style? Better for him to be away from Charlotte after their parting of ways?Kairi Sane vs Iyo SkyOpinions of taking bumps on the apron.Prices for WrestleMania Saudi ticketsPromotion for Brian Knobs Tribute Show?Referee mishap on Smackdown with Tiff/Nia/Jade. (ref name: Daphanie LaShaun)NXT vs. TNA: Invasion becomes ShowdownNEW GAME: SuperstAr-mchair BookingBooking & Building the Ultimate Survivor Series Team with a persona of yours as a Team Captain. Babyface or Heel? Who would you oppose?Edge returning to WWE? John Cena’s Final Match in DecemberCrown Jewel Championship:Cody Rhodes vs. Seth RollinsCrown Jewel Women’s Championship:Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie VacquerJohn Cena vs. AJ StylesRhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Kabuki WarriorsWinner Stays On… Legendary Stars Who Were Never World Champion“Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiaseBuff BagwellRazor RamonHakuKing Kong BundyArm AndersonKevin Sullivan“British Bulldog” Davey Boy SmithRowdy Roddy PiperOwen HartLuna VachonBruiser Brody“Mr. Wonderful” Paul OrndorffBam Bam BigelowJunkyard DogBrutus “The Barber” BeefcakeRikishiAbdullah The ButcherRavishing Rick RudeHacksaw Jim DugganJake “The Snake” RobertsWrath

Henry O. Godwinn“Don’t Go Messin’ With A Country Boy!!!!”It’s time once again for YOUR Meltdown Monday, and are you ready for a little Southern Justice?Bryan & Tom are proud to welcome to the show a true 90s Wrestling Icon, BSK Original, and West Viriginia’s favourite son, Mark Canterbury aka Henry O. Godwinn.Get ready to hear some incredible tales of life on the road with one half of the 2 x WWE World Tag Team Champions, as the boys discuss:His start in the Pro Wrestling BusinessTravelling as Harley Race’s BartenderDusty Rhodes’ introduction to WCW as Shanghai Pierce and Tex Slazenger.His Mount Rushmore of Legit Tough Guys!!!Meeting Vince McMahon!!Working against Adam BombThe HOG Farmer Persona.Original Concept Art for the CharacterCareer highlights with the BSK and so many more…Recasting the BSK as Snow White’s Seven DwarvesThe Hog Pen Match with Triple HHaving his neck broken by the Road WarriorsBSK OrganicsPLUS…Winner Stays On… WWF Tag Team Champions!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

“The Juice” Juventud GuerreraThe Juice… IS LOOSE!!!!It’s YOUR Meltdown Monday, so get ready to hit a 450 (not a 4:20) and chill, as Bryan & Tom proudly welcome to the show a true pioneer of Mexican Wrestling, the supreme luchadore, “The Juice” Juventud Guerrera!!Juvi opened up the door and discussed so many incredible topics including:His start in the Pro Wrestling BusinessWorking with his father, Fuerza GuerreraHis opinions on WWE’s purchase of AAAHis Mount Rushmore of Masked Legends!!!His time in ECW!!Making the trip to Atlanta, and joining WCW.Memories of losing his mask to Chris JerichoCareer highlights with Ultimo Dragon, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero and so many more…The Filthy AnimalsHis strained relationship with KonnanHis run in WWE with The MexicoolsTitle Run Toys: Series 1PLUS…Winner Stays On… WCW Cruiserweights!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

SmackDown ReviewSeptember 12, 2025Norfolk Scope: Norfolk, VATake us back to the Monday Night War. This was the building that, while hosting WCW Monday Nitro, DX famously drove a tank up to the doors and fired a shot. Were you there for that Nitro? Was Eric’s decision to close the doors the right thing to do?Brock Lesnar Returns:In your opinion, was returning Ron Killings back to the R-Truth persona the right thing to do? Has he more to offer at this stage of his career in a comedic role?Should Brock, in his current heel role, have mouthpiece?With Brock being in a top-line return feud with John Cena, that pits an Alpha vs. Alpha. An A+ vs. an A+… As the working relationship continues? SHOULD Brock be used to elevate younger talent, or should he be used in that Andre The Giant special attraction role?Solo Sikoa Vignette:Preference of character… OG Bloodline Enforcer or Head of the New Bloodline (MFT)?What needs to be done to take him to that next level?WWE U.S. Title Open Challenge:Sami Zayn vs. Rey FenixFirst time ever match… I love the Open Challenge concept. It provides a showcase to shine for athletes that might not be involved in current on-screen feuds. Who else would you like to see gain some TV time?Sami’s timing and ring awareness are exceptional. Opinions of dodging/countering finishers as opposed to kick outs…The US Title Open Challenge… is Sami Zayn the right person to hold this position? 100% in my opinion.Fantastic match!! Did everything it needed to entertain fans without coming over as a campy spot-fest.Rey Fenix / Penta debuting as singles characters on separate brands. Is there more room for expansion this way?Wyatt Sicks VignetteI appreciate the differences in production, making these segments seem more sinister; teasing the poison lingering between the Street Profits.Guilia vs. B-FabMatch never begins due to interference from Kiana James & Michin.The BIGeGEST and MOST controversial news of the week. WrestleMania 43 is coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Let’s open Pandora’s box, and explain what this means to talent, fans and the WWE landscape moving forward? Right decision? Is money everything (this is a business after all)?Aleister Black Promo:What I took from this segment is that I want to see more of Black…With Black having one of the more unique gimmicks in pro-wrestling today, I’m going to take Adam Bomb back to gimmick heaven…. WINNER STAYS ON… Gimmicks of WWF’s New GenerationWWE Women’s Championship Match:Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade CargillStratton going undefeated in 2025 is a fantastic stat. Wrath knows all about undefeated streaks; talk to us about the pros and cons of holding that distinction…The brilliance of Chelsea Green. She shines so brightly, that in a black & white world; she’s full colour.Carmelo Hayes next in line for the US Title.Main Event:Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton

Smackdown ReviewChicago, IL: All State Arena05th September 2025 Attendance: 16,678John Cena’s Final Smackdown AppearanceWinner Stays On… SmackDown Announcers!!!The Miz & Carmelo backstage interaction with Nick Aldis; Becky Lynch arrives at Smackdown. You know you’ve made it when you get a limo arena arrival, right?Aleister Black vs.. Damien Priest2 phenomenal talents. Told a great story thoughout this segment. How do today’s stars elevate themselves to become A+ Talent like a Cena / Lesnar / Punk / Reigns / Rollins?Personal feeling is that Black has “IT” and with his dark persona could very easily slot into a rivalry with a top star, like a CM Punk, Cody Rhodes. Discuss…Priest: Better as a Babyface or a Heel? Would he benefit from having a mouthpiece? Importance of Managers in Professional Wrestling…Would Black benefit from fronting a faction in WWE as he did in AEW?AAA Worlds Collide CommercialHas WWE turned a Mexican institution into just another brand?Randy Orton / Drew McIntyre PromoAlways bringing outs the best in each other, next week’s showdown of these 2 Alphas, has stirred my interest, in what should be an epic encounter to continue their story.Tiffany Stratton Interview / Jade & Nia Jax Confrontation / Becky Lynch & Nick Aldis InteractionA perfect example of pulling the trigger at the right time. Tiffany looks like a star, with a very viable threat from Jade. Would Jade make a better dominant heel at this stage of her WWE Journey?WWE Women’s United States Title Match:Giulia vs. MichinAsCharlotte Flair / Alexa Bliss Trainers Room VignetteIt’s… something?!Seth Rollins / Becky Lynch / CM Punk / AJ Lee - Final SegmentAJ LEE RETURNS after 10 year absenceThis show close just made me want more.Excellent, definitive role alignments for the babyfaces and heels, both played to perfection. Chickenshit bullies, home town favourites.Was this the perfect was to reintroduce AJ to a new viewing audience? The WWE’s PLE debut on ESPN is shaping up to be a monumental, can’t miss event. Firing on all cylinders…Meltdown MailbagFallon Robinson in Winter Garden, FL“You get to pick your own opponent to slot into a 3 Month programme with. Which current star would you choose as your rival?

Clash In Paris 2025 Intricate set Incredibly hot crowd - Soccer Crowd-esque Bronson Reed vs. Roman Reigns Roman Reigns has only competed 4 times in 2025Massive opportunity for Reed to elevate his status.Netflix censoring chants - they fail to notice “Fuck You Bronson” due to the French accent.Next logical step for Reed the Intercontinental Title?Affective story-telling to enhance Reed without giving him the W. Bronson had a counter for all Reigns offense. The schoolyard bully was toppled, Roman retrieves his stolen property (Shoe-La Fala), and finally gets his hands on Heyman.Bron Breakker halts the celebration. The next natural step in Roman’s journey to get to Reed?If the aim is to get The Vision to WarGames, who else would you add to the group at this stage? Street Profits vs. Wyatt Sicks Have the Wyatts lived up to the hype, or was the promotional juggernauts expectations just too high for the group?Has the persona hindered the performers?The story in this match was the simmering dissension between the Street Profits. Who is going to be the bigger star when the inevitable split happens? WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title: Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella Is Nikki Bella a big enough star to draw additional eyes to the product to keep positioning her in prominent roles?What are your impressions as to what Becky Lynch brings to the Intercontinental Title? “Donnybrook No Holds Barred Match”: Sheamus vs. Rusev European Wrestlers performing in front of a European Crowd.Sheamus’ 15 year WWE Career. What factor can be credited to his longevity?Crowd had died off after the women’s match; match placement is very important to get an audience reinvested and reinvigorated. How did the boys do to bring the hype?A few scary, snug gimmick spots. Talk to us about the use of weapons, and how it affects your preparation, presentation and any restrictions they may offer?What are the next steps you would now take to rebuild the star that is Rusev? Would Lana be in your plans John Cena vs. Logan Paul Thoughts on how Logan Paul has transitioned from the world of Social Media to prominence in the Squared Circle…How over is John Cena?Who would you book as Cena’s final opponent?Has Cena’s babyface return meant more after the heel run between Elimination Chamber and SummerSlam?With word that the December PLE has been rebranded into a Saturday Night’s Main Event? Should this be the show where Cena rides into the sunset, or should the encore conclude at WrestleMania?Is John Cena the G.O.A.T? 30,343 Paris La Defense Arena Record World Heavyweight Title Fatal Four Way: Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso Is Jey USO’s entrance the best in modern history?Have WWE missed the boat failing to pull the trigger earlier on LA Knight?Comparisons between Punk/Rollins to Batman/JokerDid we see any character development throughout the main event?Was the reveal of Becky Lynch being involved in the finish the right thing to do? Is she now to be involved as part of The Vision story moving forward? ESPN dealBecky Lynch’s Birmingham Heel Promo (the mentioning of Ozzy Osbourne)Chris Jericho’s next stepJake Hager’s online rantsCongratulations to Naomi & Jimmy Uso on their pregnancy announcement.

Dangerous Danny DavisAre you ready for a fast count? A slow count? Some dubious refereeing?? Either way, he’s over like rover, and ready to make the 1-2-3 on The Meltdown, as Bryan & Tom proudly welcome to the show a true pro-wrestling legend, “Dangerous” Danny Davis!!The Bomb Shelter was alight with laughter and sensational stories, as Danny opened up about some many incredible topics including:His start in the Pro Wrestling BusinessWorking as Enhancement Talent, Mr X!Sharing a ring with Chief Jay Strongbow and Bruno SammartinoHis Mount Rushmore of Enhancement Talent!!!The crooked referee gimmickTurning full fledged heel aligning with the Hart Foundation and Jimmy Hart.Working in front of 93,173 fans at WrestleMania III and GOING OVER!!Career highlights with George “The Animal” Steele, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Rowdy Roddy Piper and so many more…The legacy of Hulk HoganThe impact of the Ultimate WarriorTravel struggles with Andre The Giant and YokozunaRefereeing at WrestleMania X with Doink & Dink vs. Bam Bam & LunaPLUS…Winner Stays On… Iconic WWF Heels!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

The Meltdown Mailbag SpecialAre you ready to pose a question to the Creation of Devastation? Well, some of the incredible fans of The Meltdown were ready, as we received so many incredible messages from around the world, all with one common goal… to dive into the brain of the one and only Bryan Clark!!Welcome to the very FIRST EVER Meltdown Mailbag Special, where Tom picked a smorgasbord of questions out of the bag, and posed it to everyone’s favourite 3 x Tag Team Champion…Some of the questions sent and posed include from:Dustin Fox from Greenville, SC“In your opinion, who is the best wrestling faction of all time?”Melissa Hudson from the West Midlands“What’s your all time favourite movie?”Jeremy Blackmore from Perth, AustraliaTop 3 Best Cities (with the best gyms) in the world?Paul Sixsmith in Warrington, Cheshire“If you could attend a dinner party with any 5 celebrities, who would you like them be?”Ruby Sanchez from Austin, TX“How were you approached to have your own Jakks Pacific, Adam Bomb Classic Superstars action figure?”Steve James from Reno, NVTell us a Brian Adams story…Lee Dickinson from Marietta, GA“What was your experience like working against luchadors and athletes that were smaller in size to you?”Michelle Gomez from Orlando, FL“Your Mount Rushmore of Current Female Pro-Wrestlers?”Andy Cohen from Boston, MA“What were your initial impressions upon meeting Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff?”PLUS…Winner Stays On… Greatest IC Champions!!AND we reveal the WINNER to our SummerSlam Sweepstakes Prize Competition!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

“The Demon” Dale TorborgAre you ready to “Rock & Roll All Night… And Party Every Day?!”Episode 18 of The Meltdown bursts into the YouTube Universe with an epic guitar riff, iconic face paint and stories like no other!! Get ready for an absolute gem of a guest, and a diamond of a human being!!Bryan & Tom proudly welcome a Baseball legacy, a legendary pro-wrestling character, and Gene Simmons favourite athlete. It’s DALE TORBORG!!! THE DEMON!!! 🤘The Meltdown sits down with Dale to discuss:His Legendary Father, Jeff TorborgA chance meeting with Hulk Hogan & Macho Man Randy SavageMount Rushmore of Baseball GreatsTraining with Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart & The Warlord!Introductions to WCW in the Power Plant.Working in the Pit Crew and as MVPEric Bischoff’s initial ideas for the KISS DemonHaving the blessing of Brian AdamsWorking with Vampiro & StingKeeping your gimmick your ownMeeting wife, Christi Wolf / AsyaWinner Stays On… Best Face PaintAnd sooooo much more!!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again is NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

Today's episode with Mark Jindrak is an inside look into a great journey from WWE to Mexico and WINNING Championship GOLD and an BECOMING Iconic Soap Opera Star across the border. Mark is a shining example of overcoming the odds and becoming the CMLL heavyweight champion. Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again is NOT TO BE MISSED… !!! As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

It’s time for the Hottest Party of the Summer… 🥵The Meltdown welcomes you all to SummerSlam Week, as Bryan & Tom take a peek behind the curtain, and discuss all the current happenings within the wonderful world of WWE.The guys also pay tribute to the Immortal, Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne.Some many topics to unpack including:Was the Jey Uso World Title Project a ruined experiment?The special attraction status of Roman Reigns.The unbelievable popularity of CM Punk. Pivoting in storyline due to the injury to Seth Rollins.Bryan’s memories of the aura around SummerSlam whilst he was working as Adam Bomb 💣 Gunther’s traditional vision as World Heavyweight Champion. Should he be shielded and just used on PLEs?Thoughts on Adam Pierce and Nick Aldis as baby face GMs?Impressions of using get canvas as advertising space.Is tag team wrestling in the WWE dead?Bryan’s Top 5 OVER Superstars in WWETheir match predictions for the current event cards, including…WWE Championship Street Fight:John Cena vs. Cody RhodesWWE World Heavyweight Title Match:Gunther vs. CM PunkWWE Women’s World Title Match:Rhea Ripley vs. Naomi vs. Iyo SkyWWE Women’s Championship Match:Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade CargillRandy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan PaulWomen’s Intercontinental Title MatchBecky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyrie Women’s Tag Team Title MatchRaquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa BlissUS Title Steel Cage MatchSolo Sikoa vs. Jacob FatuWWE Intercontinental Title Match:Dominik Mysterio vs. AJ StylesGet your SummerSlam week off to a bang, and enter The Meltdown SummerSlam Giveaway. Can YOU give us your guess of the combined attendance for SummerSlam Saturday and Sunday?Whoever is nearest to the correct answer announced this weekend will win a wonderful prize bundle straight from the hands of Bryan Clark himself!!!So sit back, relax, grab a cold one and bake in the heat of Summer… as The Meltdown heats it up even more with this Nuclear Blast of an episode!!

1-2-3!!!That’s what it’s all about on Episode 15 of The Meltdown!! The iconic law and order of the squared circle has stopped off at the Bomb Shelter to hit us with a fast count!!Dust off your black & white printed shirt, as Bryan & Tom proudly welcome an industry legend of over 40 Years to the hot-seat. He’s a pioneer; a trailblazer, the GOAT ZEBRA, and a TNA Hall Of Famer!!! It’s EARL HEBNER!!!! 🦓The Meltdown sits down with Earl to discuss:His Early Wrestling InductionWorking for Jim Crockett PromotionsHis first impressions of Vince McMahonThe EVIL TWIN REFEREE ANGLE!!Spending time with his twin brother, Dave.Working European ToursA Day In The Life of a RefereeRef BumpsPre-Match RitualsKeeping the boys in lineWorking with celebritiesMount Rushmore of Earl Hebner Officiated MatchesWinner Stays On… Wrestling RefereesVisiting the UK at For The Love Of WrestlingAnd sooooo much more!!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again is NOT TO BE MISSED… !!! As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

BLOOD RUNS COLD on Episode 14 of The Meltdown!!It’s time to get FROZEN, as we’re ready for a WCW reunion of EPIC proportions, as Bryan “Wrath” Clark welcomes Ray “Glacier” Lloyd to reminisce on one of the most talked about storylines and gimmicks in pro-wrestling history!!!Tom & Bryan sit down with Ray to discuss:His Early Wrestling MemoriesInitial meetings with Eric BischoffHis first thoughts on the Glacier GimmickThe debut of the nWo BLOOD RUNS COLD!!Working alongside Mortis, The Cat & James VandenbergThe art of telling storiesThe Glacier PresentationCoach Buzz SternBecoming All EliteAEW All InMount Rushmore of Martial Artists in Pro WrestlingWinner Stays On… Best Kicks in Pro WrestlingAnd sooooo much more!!!Click the SUBSCRIBE button NOW, and ring that Notification Bell to keep up to date with brand new episodes of The Meltdown!! This one is again is NOT TO BE MISSED… !!! As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥