The Meltdown - Official Podcast of Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill

Get ready to sit under the Learning Tree…

With over 50 years in the Professional Wrestling Business, Bryan & Tom proudly welcome to The Meltdown, one of the most respected and universally loved journalists in pro-wrestling history, as they sit down with the legendary Bill Apter!!

Here all about Bill’s fascinating legacy in the world of Sports Entertainment journalism and some of the exciting encounters he’s had along the way, with stories involving:

It’s time to RUUUUMMMMBBBLLLLEEEE!!

The start of a New Year brings with it the extravaganza that all wrestling fans clamour for. It’s Royal Rumble week, Meltdown-Maniacs, and get ready for a Rollercoaster Ride to Riyadh!!

Sit back and let Bryan & Tom give you the lowdown on this year’s Rumble, as well as looking back to classic Rumbles where Bryan made his presence felt in the ring…

Check out this week’s random topics:

The Meltdown: Best of 2025 (Part 1)

2025 has been an incredible ride, and for The Meltdown, we’re just getting started!!

As we enter a Brand New Year, fresh with unlimited possibilities, untapped potential guests and a smorgasbord of content to dive into, Bryan & Tom have taken a second to reflect on the road they paved in 2025, and this week, they’re proud to bring you the BEST OF THE MELTDOWN 2025 (Part 1)…

Revisit some iconic and never-before-heard stories from some of the squared circles most fascinating icons… check out this guest list that’s just a smatteri...

Are you ready to “Quote The Raven… NeverMore?”

Bryan & Tom are proud to welcome one of the most requested guests in The Meltdown’s history, as they sit down for a one of a kind reunion as Adam Bomb reconnects with Johnny Polo!!! The Meltdown proudly promotes the incredible documentary Nevermore: The Raven Effect (available now on Amazon Prime, Blu-ray and DVD) as the boys look down the microscope to dissect a true wrestling savant… this is RAVEN!!

Here all about Raven’s fascinating history, movie and incredible stories including:

Get ready for a fun, fast-paced and uncensored look back at the 2025 WWE Survivor Series, and the Monday Night Raw the following night, as Bryan & Tom unpack all the goings on in the world of the WWE.

Get the inside look into the mind of a true professional wrestling legend, as the guys break down the current product, and what’s to come in 2026!

Who’s YOUR pick to win the Men’s & Women’s Royal Rumble matches? The team look at the current odds according to the bookies.

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Survivor Series Preview Show

Like the Survivor Series of old, let’s revisit some nostalgia by hosting this week’s episode of The Meltdown on Thanksgiving Eve!!! Welcome to Wrath Wednesday, where Bryan & Tom hit it home on so many amazing topics relating to the Fall Spectacular…

Join the boys as they:

- Take a look forward to this weekend’s mega PLE, Survivor Series

- Hit the Comparison between the original format, “Teams of 5 strive to survive” Elimination Matches and War Games

- Bryan’s preferences?

- Take a look...

Dan “The Beast” Severn Special

This Totally Nuclear Tuesday, Bryan & Tom are proud to welcome one of the most awe- inspiring pioneers in the history of Mixed Martial Arts Combat and Professional Wrestling… 3 Time NWA World Champion, and UFC Triple Crown Winner, Dan “The Beast” Severn!!

Here all about Dan’s fascinating history and stories including:

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⚡️ THUNDERSTRUCK!!! ⚡️

This Meltdown Monday, jump in your Time Machine and turn the clock back to the Year 2000 (it was only like 5 minutes ago, right?!) as Bryan & Tom take The Meltdown back to it’s roots to bring you this exclusive Watch Along!!

It’s WCW Thunder from May 3rd 2000, and the segment that the focus will be on is LEGENDARY in Pro Wrestling Folklore as it features pretty much EVERY main roster member, all in the same ring at the same time, with insane returns, crazy weapons and a “Now You See Him, Now You D...

Uncut… Unprepared, Unplanned… UNCENSORED!!!

The Meltdown - Halloween Week Review

🎃 TICK, TICK, TICK… BOO!!! 🎃

Welcome to your Halloween Week, here on The Meltdown where more than just body slams go Bump In The Night!!

This week Bryan & Tom take a deep dive into:

“Muhammad Hassan” Marc Copani Special

This 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:

Jimmy Korderas Special

Are 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:

Crown Jewel Preview Show

Bryan at 90s Wrestling Con

Bryan’s Upcoming Appearances in Germany etc

US 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 Jewel

Andrade returning to AEW - Is he...

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:

“The Juice” Juventud Guerrera

The 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:

SmackDown Review

September 12, 2025

Norfolk Scope: Norfolk, VA

Brock Lesnar Returns:

Smackdown Review

Chicago, IL: All State Arena

05th September 2025 Attendance: 16,678

John Cena’s Final Smackdown Appearance

Winner Stays On… SmackDown Announcers!!!

Clash In Paris 2025 Intricate set Incredibly hot crowd - Soccer Crowd-esque Bronson Reed vs. Roman Reigns

Dangerous Danny Davis

Are 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:

The Meltdown Mailbag Special

Are 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...

“The Demon” Dale Torborg

Are 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:

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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.

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This one is again is NOT TO BE MISSED… !!!

As always, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!

Tick...

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:

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:

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:

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 Amigos

Three is the number that counts on episod...

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...

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

- Memori...

🔥🎙️ “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 “G...

🔥🔥 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:

It’s an u...

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:

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:

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-

On the debut show Bryan & Tom take a look into the WCW Archive at an infamous episode of WCW Thunder from September 10, 1998.

Remember 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 w...