The Meltdown - Official Podcast of Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill

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!!! 💥

Three is the Magic Number!! It’s officially time to unleash Episode 13 of The Meltdown onto the YouTube Universe… and it’s officially sponsored for the NUMBER 3!!* Three Time Zones* Three Continents* Third Generation Professional Wrestler* Three Corners Of The World* Three Time Tag Team Champion of the World* Three Time Event Host of the Year* AJPW Triple Crown Winner* Three Musketeers* Three Stooges* Three AmigosThree is the number that counts on episode THIRTEEN as Bryan & Tom take an instant red-eye to Tokyo to catch up with Third Generation Superstar and AJPW Icon, “Davey Boy Smith Jr” Harry Smith!!!Harry gives his insight into:- Turkish Cuisine- Growing up around the business- Christmas at the Hart Household- Working a handful of matches with his late father, “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith- Training with Billy Robinson, Tokyo Joe, Josh Barnett & Dave Bautista- Having a Positive Mindset to training, diet, conditioning- The Hart Dynasty- Working Six Man’s with Bret “Hitman” Hart- Feeling at home in Japan- Winning the AJPW Triple Crown Title- Wigan Walk Of Fame- Mount Rushmore of Canadian Wrestlers (NOT RELATED TO THE HARTS!!)- Winner Stays On… Second & Third Generation Wrestlers- And 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!!! 💥

WHO CAN STOP THE PATH OF CAGE???Your FAVOURITE day of the week is here again!!It’s Meltdown Monday, peeps, and today we hope you’re ready to audible serenaded by a true “SWOLVERINE!!”Bryan & Tom go ALL-ELITE and welcome one half of the Murderhawk Machines, former Impact World Champion, and all-round icon. Are you ready for….“THE MACHINE” BRIAN CAGE!!!Revisit awesome stories surrounding:- Growing up in the same graduating class as Aaron Rodger’s!- Early memories of Brian’s Pro-Wrestling Fandon- WCW / nWo REVENGE!!!- Meeting Chris Kanyon and the impact he had on Brian’s life.- His unique moveset- Becoming All Elite- ALMOST debuting in AEW as Impact World Champion- Why Orange Cassidy owes Brian money!!- “Positive Mindset” thoughts on his recovery from multiple surgeries.- Teaming with Lance Archer- Mount Rushmore of BEST PHYSIQUES!!- Winner Stays On… AEW Champions- A glimpse into Brian’s own personal memorabilia - And sooooooo 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!!! 💥

On this beautiful Meltdown Monday, we’ve got 3 Words for you:.. “We’re Taking Over!”Yes, for Episode 11, we’re taking it to the Extreme, as we recorded on the 20th Anniversary of ECW One Night Stand, what better guest than a Hardcore Original… 🔹🔷 THE BLUE MEANIE!!! 🔷🔹Join Bryan & Tom, as they take a trip to the corner of Swanson & Ritner and delve deep into:Philadelphia Eagles, Andy Reid & Buddy RyanEarly Introductions to WrestlingBeing a fan in the 80s & 90sEnrolling in Al Snow’s Wrestling SchoolHis introduction to ECWThe formation of the Blue World OrderTaking a trip to the WWF in 1998Goldust meets BluedustECW One Night StandPositive outcome of the JBL IncidentMount Rushmore of HardcoreWinner Stays On… ECW OriginalsFan ConventionsAnd soooooo much more!!!So hold your calls, melt into your favourite chair and get ready to take it to the EXTREME, as only The Meltdown can!!!!!

MISSSSTTTTTTTEEEEEERRRRRRRRRR…….Your week has just begun with a Nuclear BLAST!! It’s Meltdown Monday and this week Bryan & Tom have the pleasure of taking a virtual trip to GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, with one of the industry’s most incredible in-ring athletes and all-time greats on the Microphone. Are you ready for….MISSSTTTTEEEERRRR ANDERSON!!! ANDERSON!!!Revisit awesome stories surrounding:Growing up a Green Bay Packers fanEarly interactions training for Professional WrestlingWorking in a Nuclear Power PlantDebuting with WWEWWE Years becoming a BlurThat WrestleMania Moment with Hornswoggle and the LadderThe “Injury” that cost him the World Heavyweight TitleDifferences between WWE and TNAThe contract he’d choose if options between TNA, AEW & WWE were offered!!TikTok hilarityMount Rushmore of BEST TALKERS!!Winner Stays On… Money In The Bank WinnersA glimpse into training Tiffany StrattonAnd sooooooo 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!!! 💥

IT’S NOT MY FAULT!!!!It’s Meltdown Monday, and this week, it’s the battle of the Pump Handle Slammers, as our very own Creation Of Devastation meets Mean Gene, the Baby Punting Machine!!Join Bryan & Tom, as they have the pleasure of going in depth with the a Ruthless Aggression era legend, Gene Snitsky, as they dissect his incredible run in the mid-2000s WWE.Revisit awesome stories surrounding:Playing football under Super Bowl winning Coach, Andy ReidEarly interactions training with Afa & The SamoansHis epic debut and feud with KaneBABY PUNTING 101What Vince McMahon said just before Gene went through the curtain that nightMuhammad HassanGene’s Top 5 Underrated Ruthless Aggression Era SuperstarsThe transition to ECW!!Gene’s INSANE LOOK CHANGE!!Horror Movie acting in “100 Acres of Hell”Mount Rushmore of BIG MEN!!Winner Stays On… Monsters SpecialA glimpse into Gene’s BatCaveAnd sooooooo 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!!! 💥

Achtung!! Achtung!!! Attention!! Attention!!!It’s Meltdown Monday once again, Bomb Squadders, and this week, get ready to take a jump back to the glory days of WCW with an iconic constant throughout the Monday Night Wars.Join Bryan & Tom, as they have the pleasure in sitting down with the Trance Legend, Germany’s own Das Wunderkind, Alex Wright, as they dissect his incredible career and his immense a highs and rock bottom lows in Pro Wrestling.Revisit awesome stories surrounding:Training with his Dad, Steve WrightEarly interactions with legends in CWAJapanese hi-jinx with Dean Malenko & Eddie GuerreroArriving in WCWFacing Sabu on Monday NitroThe staying power of Chris JerichoBERLYN!!!Boogie Knights with Disco InfernoStopwatch hilarity with KronikOffers from the WWEAlex’s Mount Rushmore of European WrestlersGoing BLIND in WCW!!!Winner Stays On… European SpecialThe Wright Stuff Wrestling SchoolNew European Championship WrestlingAnd sooooooo 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 surely NOT TO BE MISSED… or we’ll make you dance TECHNO!!! As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

It’s Monday, and you know what that means…. The Meltdown is supercharged and ready bring you an absolute SMASH of an episode!! Join Bryan & Tom, as they have the pleasure in sitting down with the legendary Barry Darsow to discuss his incredible career and some of the most iconic gimmicks in Pro Wrestling.Revisit awesome stories surrounding:- Robbinsdale High School: Class of 76-78- Bouncing at Gramma B’s- Mr. Perfect’s Guide To Potty Training - His on-screen chemistry with Ax- Memories of the late, great Brian Adams- Developing the Repo Man- Car Window Punting- The Iron Sheik’s Positivity- Being fired over the King Of The Road Match- Mr Hole In One- Barry’s Mount Rushmore of Gimmicks- Winner Stays On… Gimmick Special- The Demopod- And sooooooo 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 surely NOT TO BE MISSED… else we’ll send Repo to tow your car!!As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

🔥🎙️ “IT’S GOOD TO BE BAAAAAAAADD!!l 🎙️🔥 A Legendary Conversation with a WINNER in the Ring and a WINNER in Life 💯Next Monday, 19th May, join Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill as they welcome to The Meltdown a man “so outrageous, it’s contagious!”The legendary Marc Mero joins the team to revisit his time in WCW as Johnny B. Badd!! Here all about:- The Genesis of Badd- “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes- Initial Pairing with Teddy Long- Iconic Costumes!!!- Hitting that much documented “Glass Ceiling”- Mount Rushmore of WCW- Creating the ULTIMATE WRESTLER!!- A personal invitation from MICHAEL JACKSON!!- The Kiss That Don’t Miss with Jane Fonda & Ted Turner- His 1 Time Appearance on WCW Thunder in 2000- His Brand new book “Good to Badd” with the wonderful Wrestling Life Online Ben Veal- “Champion of Choices”- and sooooo much more!!Join The Meltdown every Monday https://www.youtube.com/@RealBryanClarkSUBSCRIBE FOR FREE!!! ⬆️⬆️It's the Kiss that Don't Miss… it’s a Good Day to be a BAAAAD MAN!!!#wcw #johnnybbadd #marcmero #bryanclark #wwf #goodtobebadd #wwe #dustyrhodes #podcast #youtubeseries #talkshow #adambomb #90s #worldchampionshipwrestling #wrestling #prowrestling #conversation 🎙🎙

🔥🔥 ERNEST “THE CAT” MILLER 🔥🔥The Meltdown is proud to announce our Episode 5 Special Guest…The Legendary…The Iconic…THE GREATEST!!!!ERNEST “THE CAT” MILLER!!!Join Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill as they hear the most incredible stories from The Cat, featuring:Meeting Eric BischoffBlood Runs ColdA run-in with Scott NortonBeing challenged by the WCW RosterSkits Sonny OnooDancing with “The Godfather of Soul” James BrownBeing cast alongside Mickey Rourke in the The WrestlerBeing Distracted by Marisa TormeiTitle Run Toysand soooooo much more!!It’s an unbelievable episode, so get ready… we’re BreakinNeckAndCashinCheques…. Oooooh #SomebodyCallMyMomma!!!#themeltdown #podcast #youtube #bryanclark #adambomb #wrath #kronik #wwe #wwf #wcw #tna #ernestmiller #interview #wrestling

Episode 4 of The Meltdown BLASTS its way onto your YouTube screens, and this week Bryan & Tom welcome the VERY FIRST GUEST, and what a way to start!!!!Are you ready for the French Canadian Frankenstein?! The Perfect Creation One!!!PCO!!!!Get ready to hear PCO’s takes on:MLP - ResurrectionScott D’AmoreVince vs Eric The QuebecersVillain EnterprisesThe fallout from WrestleManiaDissension in the QuebecersOntario Hockey Pro LeagueRight Eye lossQuebecers vs. Men On A MissionDriving with Bob HollyMakin Guys CrackJean-Pierre LaFitte vs. Adam BombWorking with Gunther & CM PunkChoosing ROH over AEWTNA Under Seige 2023Mount Rushmore of French Canadians Tiger Jackson MLPAnd soooo much more!!!!It’s Monday so get ready to start your week, MELT into your favourite arm chairs, and allow Bryan and Tom to give you their FIRST SPECIAL GUEST session… It’s PCO!!It’s time for Breakin’ Necks and Cashin’ Cheques with the Creation Of Devastation and the TomCat!!Episode 4…. Hit the FALLOUT Shelter!! 💣

Woah!! Woah!! It’s WrestleMania!!! Yes, hot on the heels of a momentous Las Vegas Weekend, join Bryan and Tom as they take a deep dive into all the festivities of the biggest week of the year in the world of pro-wrestling.Get ready to hear Bryan’s thoughts on:WrestleCon 2025: Las VegasReuniting with other wrestling icons and MMA legendsThe incredible world of cosplayWho he’d like to see in the WWE Hall Of Fame: Class of 2026WrestleMania 41: Saturday & SundayTHAT Karrion Kross PromoStone Cold Steve Austin’s motor insurance premiumWhether Vince McMahon would have been kind to Jey Uso after the WrestleMania Press ConferenceMonday Night Raw, including the return of Rusev and the heel turn of Bron Breakker.TRAVIS SCOTT!!And soooo much more!!!!It’s Monday so get ready to start your week, MELT into your favourite arm chairs, and allow Bryan and Tom to give you an alternative look at WrestleMania Weekend!!It’s time for Breakin’ Necks and Cashin’ Cheques with the Creation Of Devastation and the TomCat!!Episode 3…. It’s gonna be a Nuclear BLAST!! 💣

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Meltdown where Bryan and Tom take you back to 1994 and the build up to the Showcase Of The Immortals… it’s the March To WrestleMania X.Get ready to hear Bryan’s memories of this particular time in his career, as we reminisce, and talk about-Meeting Brian Adams for the first time (including a tribute to Crush on his birthday)Lex Luger’s Made In The USA GimmickThe Mount Rushmore of Wrestling ManagersWrestleMania Celebrities and Bryan’s appearance in a Burt Reynolds MovieWhether the WWE Hall Of Fame should focus on the gimmick or the athlete behind it.Memories of Johnny PoloBus trips with YokozunaRemembering “Macho Man” Randy SavageClassic Ribs from Mr. Fuji & Owen HartSerious nature of Ludvig BorgaRecalling Adam Bomb vs. Earthquake and WHY the match was cut shortWrestleMania 41 PredictionsDave Meltzer Star Rankings from WrestleMania X, including Bryan’s reaction to the DUD ratingTitle Run Toy TalkBEN JOHNSON!!!!And soooo much more!!!!So strap in, MELT into your favourite arm chairs, load up the WWE Vault on a separate device, search for March To WrestleMania X, and allow Bryan and Tom to give you an alternative look at an iconic period in Professional Wrestling!!!It’s time for Breakin’ Necks and Cashin’ Cheques with the Creation Of Devastation and the TomCat!!Episode 2…. Let’s Drop The Bomb!! 💣

On the debut show Bryan & Tom take a look into the WCW Archive at an infamous episode of WCW Thunder from September 10, 1998.Juventud Guerrera vs. Silver KingWrath vs. Chris JerichoChris Kanyon vs. Nick DinsmoreBritish Bulldog & Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart vs. Lex Luger & Bret “Hitman” HartDisco Inferno vs. KonnanGoldberg vs. Rick FullerKevin Nash vs. Stevie RayRemember the time that TBS forgot to stop the cameras rolling on a major spot between Wrath & Chris Jericho? Remember debut of the Jerichoholic Security? Remember the Ultimate Warrior in WCW?The guys discuss it all here in real time whilst watching it along with you…