Profile of Bryan Clark on Famous Like Me

Emmitt Bryan Clark, Jr., normally Bryan Clark or Bryan Clarke, is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment and World Championship Wrestling.

Career

Bryan Clark debuted in 1990, appearing on one of the last ever American Wrestling Association shows at The Nightstalker. When the AWA folded, he appeared for World Championship Wrestling, wrestling at StarrCade. He then joined Smoky Mountain Wrestling, and defeated Tracy Smothers for the SMW Television Championship on February 8, 1993. He lost the title to Tom Horner that same evening.

Later that year, Clark joined the World Wrestling Federation as Adam Bomb. The Adam Bomb character had survived the nuclear incident on Three Mile Island, but was forced to wear goggles as a result of the radiation he had absorbed. In addition, Bomb had apparently gained super-size and super-strength. He was initially managed by Johnny Polo, then by Harvey Wippleman. Bomb was initially a heel but turned face after WrestleMania X, where he lost to Earthquake. Bomb would throw rubber nuclear missiles into the audience as he approached the ring. Clarke remained in the WWF until early 1995, when he left for unknown reasons.

In 1997 Clarke rejoined WCW as Wrath, a helmeted martial artist who, along with Mortis, battled Glacier and Ernest Miller. The four characters, collectively known as "Blood Runs Cold", were an attempt to tap into the popularity of the fighting game Mortal Kombat, and vignettes promoting them had been airing since 1996. The storyline continued until 1998, when Clarke was injured.

Clarke began wrestling again in 1998, and went undefeated for several months. However, he tore his ACL in April 1999 while wrestling Jerry Flynn and spent a year recuperating.

In April 2000 Clarke returned to the ring, now using his real name. He formed a tag team with Brian Adams known as KroniK, members of the New Blood. KroniK switched allegiances to the Millionaire's Club after Vince Russo betrayed them, and on May 15 they defeated Shane Douglas and The Wall to win the WCW World Tag Team Championships. They held the titles until May 30, when New Blood members Shawn Stasiak and Chuck Palumbo (The Perfect Event) won the titles.

Kronik had a rematch for the tag titles at Uncensored on July 9, where they were victorious. The entire Natural Born Thrillers stable began feuding with KroniK. Nonetheless, KroniK held the titles until August 13, when they were beaten by Vampiro and The Great Muta.

Russo managed to regain the services of KroniK after bribing them, and he sent them after Goldberg, who would be fired if he lost even a single match. Goldberg managed to overcome the odds, pinning both Clark and Adams in a Handicap Match at Halloween Havoc.

KroniK continued to act as hired muscle, helping The Boogie Knights (Alex Wright and Disco Inferno) battle the Filthy Animals, and eventually working for their former enemies, the Natural Born Thrillers.

In January 2000 KroniK turned face once again, siding with Ernest Miller. They were eventually sidelined when Clarke was split open with a chair, needing stitches, and Adams was hospitalized with Appendicitis. While KroniK were injured, WCW was purchased by the WWF in March 2001.

Clarke and Adams returned to the WWF on September 4, 2001, attacking and Double Chokeslamming The Undertaker. Managed by Steven Richards, They faced Undertaker and Kane at Unforgiven, and were defeated. WWF management was unhappy with their performance at Unforgiven, and asked them to report to the WWF Developmental Territory for retraining. KroniK were not receptive, and left the company.

KroniK have made sporadic appearances since them, appearing with the World Wrestling Allstars and All Japan Pro Wrestling.

In wrestling

Quotes

• "[We're] breakin' necks and cashin' checks."

Previous managers

• Johnny Polo
• Harvey Wippleman
• James Vandenburg
• Steven Richards

Finishing and signature moves

As Adam Bomb

• Atom Smasher (powerbomb)
• Meltdown (pumphandle slam)
• Neutron Bomb (flying lariat)

As Wrath / Bryan Clark

• Death Penalty (ura-nage)
• Chokeslam
• High Times (double chokeslam) (with Brian Adams)

Championships and accomplishments

World Championship Wrestling

• 2-time WCW World Tag Team Champion (with Brian Adams)

All Japan Pro Wrestling

• 1-time AJPW World Tag Team Champion (with Brian Adams)

Smoky Mountain Wrestling

• 1-time SMW Television Champion

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him # 466 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the PWI Years in 2003.

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