The Meltdown - Official Podcast of Bryan Clark & Tom Finkill

Bill Apter

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: * Terry Funk * Hulk Hogan * Andy Kaufman & Jerry Lawler * Vince McMahon * Pedro Morales * “Macho Man” Randy Savage * Paul Heyman * MOUNT RUSHMORE of Wrestling Territories * PLUS: * Travelling to the UK for For The Love Of Wrestling * … and so 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, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!! As always, shoes ain’t cheap, bookin’ ain’t easy, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

Royal Rumblings

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: * CM Punk vs. Finn Balor * Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap…Removing the nostalgia aspect of the show… Positive or Negative? * Cody vs. Jacob Fatu (Entertaining Arena Wide Brawl) * Producing matches now vs. producing matches in the 90s * AJ Styles career on the line… * Building the stadium in Riyadh. It’s taken 3 weeks to complete a fully customised WWE Stadium. * Should the path to the Royal Rumble match be more involved than just a declaration? * Current Predictions for this year’s Men’s & Women’s Rumbles. * Any predictions for surprises…? Revisiting Bryan’s Royal Rumble Appearances: * Bryan’s own experiences of the Royal Rumble * “Drawing Number 30” * The finish to the Rumble match in 1994 involving the beautifully timed spot involving Bret Hart & Lex Luger. * The micro-managing of the Rumble match; how the booking process is explained to the talent involved. * The year that Pamela Anderson was ringside for the match. Interactions with Pam, how she conducted herself whilst at the arena. The Royal Rumble Highlights: * Favourite Rumble finishes. * Surprises in the Royal Rumble match * Most memorable Rumble moments Plus Bryan gives YOU a “ghoulish” challenge… For new fans that have just found the show, this is a great place to start, and for our die hard subscribers, it’s time to revisit some legendary stories!! 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, shoes ain’t cheap, bookin’ ain’t easy, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!!

The Meltdown: Best of 2025

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 smattering: - Alex Wright - PCO - Gene Snitsky - Earl Hebner - Ernest “The Cat” Miller - Dan “The Beast” Severn - Marc Mero - Barry Darsow Plus Bryan gives us his own take on a few hot topics of being on the road… For new fans that have just found the show, this is a great place to start, and for our die hard subscribers, it’s time to revisit some legendary stories!! 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, shoes ain’t cheap, bookin’ ain’t easy, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

Raven

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: * Being teamed with Bryan as Adam Bomb & Johnny Polo * Working for Vince McMahon; producing syndicated TV Shows in the early 90s * Developing the character of Raven * THAT Hardcore Match against Rhyno * Paul Heyman * Joining the Revolution of ECW * WINNER STAYS ON… ECW Extreme Legends * The Tommy Dreamer Feud * “Old Age Ain’t For Pussies!” * Raven’s Flock Reunion * Travelling around the world, Bryan & Raven’s Diner Orders * Wrath in The Flock? * Is John Cena the GOAT? * The Sandman dies and wrestles the same night * The success of Nevermore: The Raven Effect movie * … and so 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, NOT TO BE MISSED… !!! As always, shoes ain’t cheap, bookin’ ain’t easy, we’re Breakin’ Necks & Cashin’ Cheques, as only The Meltdown can!! Tick, tick, tick…. BOOM!!! 💥

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Review

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. 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!!! Welcome to December Everyone!!! 💥