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Getting a theme song right can prove to be half the battle for a superstar trying to get themselves over with the audience.
There are plenty of excellent examples of an entrance theme instantly establishing a wrestler as a star. Think of Kane's 1997 debut at Bad Blood. His entrance music managed to create the perfect atmosphere, putting fans in the arena on the edge of their seats as to what they were about to witness.
There are many fans who argue that the art of creating a truly great wrestling theme tune is long gone, and with Jim Johnston leaving the WWE last year, there is an argument to be made that they are right.
The current WWE roster does, however, still have some excellent entrance themes, ones which could definitely rival those of yesteryear. With that in mind, let's take a look at the 10 best wrestling theme songs in the WWE today.
10: Shield- Special Ops
Sierra, Hotel, India, Echo, Lima, Delta, Shield. Those seven words are guaranteed to generate a pop wherever the WWE is performing.
While The Shield's entrance music has picked up some negative connotations thanks to Roman Reigns continued use of it during his singles run, the addition of the opening lines instantly changes the crowd's reaction.
The song itself is nothing special, it's simple and straight to the business, basically like the group themselves, but the reaction it garners from the audience is always something to behold.
9: Randy Orton- Voices
Sometimes, the WWE changes somebody's entrance music to fit their character arc, and such was the case with Randy Orton when the WWE debuted his theme song 'voices' on an episode of Raw in 2008.
Orton had previously used the song 'burn in my light', but the WWE decided to make the change when Orton's character became more deranged and villainous.
'Voices' has since gone on to become one of the most popular and iconic theme songs in wrestling, and despite Orton's waning appeal, is always guaranteed to get a pop from the live audience.
8: Dolph Ziggler- I'm here to show the world
Getting the opening line of a theme song right is sometimes all it takes to help get a wrestler over, and Dolph Ziggler's theme song is a perfect example of that.
During late 2012, early 2013, when Dolph Ziggler held the Money in the Bank briefcase, fans would eagerly wait to hear 'I'm here to the show the world!' hit following every World Heavyweight Title match.
The opening line even briefly became a meme on the internet, with fans desperate to see Ziggler cash in his briefcase.
7- John Cena- The time is now
There are few wrestlers whose entrance music has become as iconic as John Cena's. The self-rapped song 'The time is now' became part of a viral sensation in 2015, and now it is near impossible to hear the opening beats of the song without a voice in your head shouting 'It's John Cena!'
Cena's original entrance, Crazy Thuganomics, was adored by fans, and many were skeptical when he originally changed to his current song. Fans were quickly won over though, and his theme song is guaranteed to stir up a reaction wherever it plays.
6: The Miz- I came to play
Okay, so there are arguably plenty of others songs that are more deserving of a spot on this list than this one but hands up, I absolutely love this song.
From the opening 'Awesomeeee!' shout, this song oozes the exact kind of confident arrogance that The Miz has portrayed throughout the majority of his career, and the song and the superstar couldn't be better suited.
The only thing missing from his entrance these days is the ridiculous inflated awesome sign that The Miz used to burst through during his WWE title run.
5: Shinsuke Nakamura- Shadows of the sun
While some fans may not like the addition of lyrics to Shinsuke Nakamura's 'House of the rising sun' entrance music, there's no denying that it fits in with his character change perfectly.
Nakamura's entrance music, minus the lyrics, was one of the most popular themes in the WWE, with fans routinely singing along to it as the former NJPW star made his way to the ring.
When Nakamura turned heel on AJ Styles at WrestleMania 34, fans were shocked, and the decision to make a change to his entrance music was a perfect way of adding insult to injury.
A wrestler's theme song should reflect their relationship with the WWE fanbase, and with Nakamura turning on his back on the fans, it made sense for him to change one of the things they truly loved about him.
4: Brock Lesnar- Next Big Thing
Brock Lesnar's entrance theme is simple but effective, and the former Universal Champion is one of few superstars who has never changed his entrance music throughout his career.
Lesnar's entrance music suits him down to a tee and his iconic walk to the ring almost fits in perfectly with the beats of the tune. Like the performer himself, the song is raw, hard and animalistic.
If you want an example of how important entrance music is, then go and check the segment where Brock Lesnar returned to the WWE in 2012. The moment those initial beats hit, the fans lose their mind.
3: Bobby Roode- Glorious Domination
Bobby Roode might be floating around in mid-card obscurity in the WWE at the moment, but one thing he will always have going for him is his exceptional entrance music.
The song became an instant success when Roode debuted it down in NXT, and it helped him instantly stand out when he made his debut on the main roster.
The song not only captures Roode as a performer, but it is also a tune that is impossible to get out of your head. It's a song that tells the WWE Universe that the performer on the way to the ring is a bonafide star, and even has Roode slowly slips his way down the pecking order in the WWE, his music still feels as though it belongs in the main event.
The song separates Roode from the rest of the roster, and that's exactly what an entrance theme should be used for.
2: Triple H- 'The Game'
A good entrance song should really help establish the performer who is making their way to the ring, and few songs do that quite like Triple H's iconic 'The Game'.
Recorded by Motorhead, Triple H's entrance music is an attitude era classic and has gone on to encapsulate everything that fans love about The Cerebral Assasin.
As Triple H makes his way to the ring, with Lemmy's voice ringing out behind him, it feels as though his opponent is preparing to fight the final boss on a video-game, such is the power of the music.
1: The Undertaker- Rest in Peace
There is no entrance in wrestling quite like The Undertaker's. The dead man's gongs are one of the most iconic sounds in the industry, and the moment they hit an arena, fans stand up and pay attention.
A wrestler's entrance music should really encapsulate exactly what the wrestler is all about, and there is no greater example of that than The Undertaker.
The Undertaker's entrance is a sight to behold, and it is something that should be on every wrestling fan's bucket list.
