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WWE fans are always interested in knowing what their favourite WWE Superstars likes and dislikes are and thanks to the internet, fans have gotten to know a lot about their favourite WWE Superstars.
WWE Superstars have revealed who their favourite musicians are, and what gets them pumped up before workouts and wrestling matches.
A lot of fans know that Baron Corbin is a huge fan of metal music, while Finn Balor likes to listen to some soothing music backstage to prepare for his matches.
In this article, we will look at 15 WWE Superstars and their favourite bands and musicians.
#15 Former WWE Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler loves Britney Spears, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and Guns and Roses
Dolph Ziggler is one of WWE’s most diverse characters. He can play a heel as well as an underdog character. This unique ability has allowed The Show Off to have some top matches in the company and win some of its biggest Championships.
Ziggler has, in the past, revealed his love for Britney Spears' music and called himself a big Britney fan. He claims that her music pumps her up for a workout or a show.
“I’m a big Britney fan, I like to listen to Britney to get pumped for a workout or show who doesn’t love her?”
“I like 80s and 90s hair metal stuff, like Twisted Sister, Motley Crew, Guns and Roses, but I have a nice rotation of Britney in the mix the whole way."
Ziggler has attended several of Britney's concerts and was even called up on stage during one of her concerts in Las Vegas.
Ziggler has spoken about how big a fan he is of Motley Crue, and his 2015 Survivor Series gear was inspired by one of the band’s albums;
“For a couple of years when I was wearing shorts [in the ring] I was inspired by a lot of things but I never really got what I wanted. I’m a big Motley Crüe fan and I love wearing that stuff, so the 2015 Survivor Series gear [inspired by Motley’s 1981 album Too Fast For Love] was awesome. I loved that gear”.
Ziggler sure has a very diverse taste in music, and that could explain his unique character on and off the screen.
#14 Bray Wyatt listens to Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, and Rage Against The Machine
Bray Wyatt's character as the leader of the Wyatt Family helped him become top star in WWE and took him all the way to the WWE Championship.
Since Wyatt’s gimmicks have been so great, one cannot help but wonder what helped mould Wyatt into who he is today. Speaking to Metal Injection during the WWE 2K18 Kickoff event, the WWE Superstar spoke about the bands that helped mould him as a child.
“Easily my favorites are Pantera and Rage Against The Machine. Kind of a testament to what moulded me as a child.”
Looks like a lot of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music went into the making one of WWE’s darkest and most twisted characters.
Wyatt has also spoken about how he’s a fan of the band Avenged Sevenfold on several occasions, and even wanted to have them make his new theme.
#13 WWE Legend “Stone Cold” Steve Austin listens to Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Slayer, and Scorpions
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin is one of the biggest names WWE has ever produced.
Speaking to Metal Hammer magazine, the WWE Hall of Famer was asked about his favourite bands and musicians:
“Man, I was more really into, I hate to call them ‘hair bands,’ but Scorpions, Dokken and Ratt. I was a big AC/DC guy, Judas Priest… Iron Maiden are probably one of my favorite bands of all time. Dio was one of my favourites, and all the stuff from Ozzy Osbourne."
"I recently sat down with Kerry King from Slayer. I met Kerry back in the day during several Ozzfest tours that I was going to. I’m very good friends with Zakk Wylde from Black Label Society – and of course this was back when Zakk was playing with Ozzy."
Stone Cold seems to have a rather interesting choice in music that goes perfectly with his in-ring character.
#12 Kevin Owens loves Shania Twain and Guns 'N Roses
It's no secret that Kevin Owens is one of Shania Twain’s biggest fans, and the former WWE Universal Champion sent Twitter into a frenzy after he announced that he’d be attending one of Twain’s concerts.
Owens had hounded Twain on Twitter to play the song ‘When’ on several occasions and finally got a chance to attend her concert.
Shania even invited “the annoying guy on Twitter” on stage and had a hilarious exchange with him. The multi-platinum artist made a deal with The Prizefighter that she’ll sing “When” during her next visit to Montreal only if Owens was able to beat Braun Strowman, his then-WWE rival.
Owens has also revealed that he is a big fan of Guns ‘N Roses.
#11 The Man of WWE Becky Lynch loves Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pantera
Becky Lynch has evolved into one of the biggest names in the wrestling world today.
The Man is a huge fan of grunge and rock music, and she has claimed that Pearl Jam got her through tumultuous times growing up, and helped her form many relationships.
“Absolutely. I think Pearl Jam is the soundtrack to my life, really. That’s the thing about them; they’re constantly evolving and they’ve also been responsible for a lot of the relationships in my life. ”
“Soundgarden got me through some stuff. Alice in Chains was another big one. Nirvana was a big one, but I wouldn’t say I’m the world’s biggest Nirvana fan. Then it’s just rock like Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, and more modern bands like Rise Against.”
In the interview with Loudwire, the former WWE RAW Women’s Champion also revealed that she was into a little bit of metal music and followed bands like Pantera, Korn, and Machine Head too.
You can check out the 5 best moments of The Man of WWE in our video above.
#10 WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey is into Sublime and Diamond Rings
Ronda Rousey had a rather dominating Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career that led her to the top of UFC. Rousey then turned her attention to the world of pro wrestling and managed to take WWE by storm. Speaking to Fortune, Rousey told the WWE Universe about her favourite band:
“Sublime is always my favorite band, but I've been particularly obsessed with listening to Diamond Rings lately.”
The Ska Punk band Sublime was formed back in 1988 and has been Rousey’s favourite for a long time. Along with that, the WWE Superstar also listens to John O'Regan who performs under the stage name Diamond Rings.
#9 Alexa Bliss loves Bowling for Soup, Aerosmith, Panic! At The Disco, My Chemical Romance, and Simple Plan
The Goddess of WWE, Alexa Bliss, is another WWE Superstar who has a rather diverse taste in music.
Bliss named several bands who she’s into, claiming that she loves Aerosmith the most:
“I’m still a sucker for my middle school phase like Panic! At The Disco, Bowling For Soup, My Chemical Romance, Simple Plan, Starset. And Aerosmith, I love Aerosmith.”
It doesn’t just end there, as Bowling for Soup recently released a song titled “Alexa Bliss” with a music video starring none other than The Goddess herself.
“Oh my gosh, it’s amazing! It’s definitely my childhood – and my life’s – dream come true. It’s so, so cool. Bowling For Soup are my favourite band. They were the first concert that I ever went to, and the last one I saw at home, literally the day before I moved to Tampa to go into WWE developmental! Also, if you listen to the lyrics, I think they strike the perfect balance between Alexa Bliss and (Alexa’s real life alter-ego) Alexis Kaufman.”
#8 WWE Hall of Famer Edge lives for Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, and Alter Bridge
WWE Superstar Edge made a miraculous return from injury and retirement in early 2020 and took the WWE Universe by storm. During an interview with Journey with a Front Man, Edge revealed his favourite musicians.
“They [Foo Fighters] are my go-to band, them and Pearl Jam. I just love all types of music, as long as it’s got guitars and drums.”
The WWE Superstar also spoke about meeting Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge which led to him getting his explosive entrance theme that gives fans goosebumps to this day.
“When I was out with my neck injury, I met Mark Tremonti. I met him at a Metallica show, actually. And I went back to his place after and he played me what would end up being the first Alter Bridge album. I heard Metalingus and I was like, “Dude, can I use that when I come back?” And he said, “Yeah! Of course!”
Edge is still one of the top WWE Superstars in the industry today, and The Rated-R Superstar has managed to influence an entire generation of new wrestlers.
#7 The Swiss Superman of WWE Cesaro listens to AC/DC, Sia, and Justin Beiber
Cesaro is one of the most underrated wrestlers in WWE today. Cesaro revealed some of his favourite music to What’s On during a tour to Dubai:
“There are some songs that pump me up [before a show], but that changes from day to day. There’s always some AC DC, some Eminem, and there are some good Sia songs actually.”
While his music choice is surely diverse, some fans will be surprised to know that The Swiss Cyborg is also a big fan of Justin Beiber.
#6 WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura listens to Queen, Michael Jackson, Nightwish, and Babymetal
Shinsuke Nakamura’s captivating entrance music made the WWE Universe fall in love with him early in his WWE NXT career.
Nakamura was asked about his favourite bands by Metal Injunction, and the WWE Superstar named a few different bands that he’s a big fan of.
Nakamura said that the legendary Queen, Michael Jackson, Babymetal, and Nightwish as his favourite musicians and bands.
Nakamura has a very interesting entrance, and we can surely see some influence of Freddie Mercury of Queen and Michael Jackson in it.
#5 Aleister Black is into Ghost, AFI, Slayer, Aerosmith, and Code Orange
When Aleister Black’s music hits, fans react positvely. Black's theme song was recently changed, but his original theme was one of the hardest hitting music in all of WWE, and fitted his character well. Black has revealed that he is a fan of metal, especially black metal, and his choice in music is rich and diverse.
“I go through so much music on a daily basis! I’ve been listening to Ghost a lot – Rats gets me pumped. Like, how is it even possible that a band like Ghost are becoming the biggest metal band in the world? So I’m on a big Ghost kick at the moment, and I’m on a big Darkthrone kick at the moment. I’m pretty much going between Ghost, Darkthrone and Bathory.”
“I’ve been a fan of AFI since I was 14 years old. AFI have made a huge transition in their style over the years and it hasn’t hindered them. ”
Black’s original WWE intro music was recorded by Incendiary, and the band along with Code Orange played Black in at NXT TakeOver: WarGames.
“Have you heard anything like Code Orange in this genre? The different styles, the female vocals as well, the song Bleeding In The Blur, I’ve never heard anything like that from a hardcore band, it’s wild. ”
The Striking Man from Amsterdam has done well to build himself on WWE RAW after a successful run in WWE NXT.
#4 WWE Superstar Braun Strowman likes Metallica and Tool
Braun Strowman is another big man in WWE who has managed to find success not just because of his size and strength, but also because of his gimmick and wrestling skills.
Answering a question from Metal Injection, the WWE Superstar replied that he is a big fan of metal, rap, and progressive rock music.
“It depends on what kind of mood I’m in that day. A lot of Metallica stuff, a lot of Tool. When I do cardio I like to listen to rap because it helps me get through the cardio, because I hate cardio.”
Strowman is one of the mightiest men on the WWE roster today, and it seems like he is on his journey to greatness in the company.
#3 WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley is a die-hard fan of Paramore
Bayley used to be one of WWE’s most lovable Superstars until she showed her true colours by turning heel on WWE SmackDown earlier this year.
Kerrang Magazine caught up with The Role Model in late 2015 and spoke to her about the music used in NXT and her favourite musicians.
Bayley revealed that she goes to Warped Tour all the time, and was into screamo stuff early in her life. She also revealed her favourite music band and her love for Hayley Williams.
“In high school I was into a lot of rock. I was into screamo stuff – that was the thing in high school. So, I listened to Chiodos and Pierce The Veil, and then I got into Saves the Day and Taking Back Sunday. So, it’s all kind of like different rock, and I go to Warped Tour all the time. But I’m a huge huge fan of Paramore. Oh man, I love Hayley Williams, she’s just so good! I’ll go on YouTube and just listen to their acoustic stuff. (laughs).”
Earlier this year, The Role Model asked Williams during an Instagram Q&A session if she could come out to "Simmer" at Mania 37. Williams replied positively, saying “You have our permission. That’s sick, holy s***.”
#2 Former WWE Champion CM Punk loves Rancid, H2O, The Clash, Misfits, Bouncing Souls, and others
CM Punk is well-known for his straight edge way of living. Behind the scenes, Punk is a huge fan of punk and hardcore music and has used the elements of both to develop his in-ring character in WWE and overall personality.
During an interview with Phoenix New Times, Punk spoke about music that influenced him and the bands he loves listening to.
“I will never ever stop listening to Rancid, H2O, Bouncing Souls. I'm kind of a stubborn old straight edge guy, and it takes me awhile to get into some of the new straight edge bands, like Ceremony or Have Heart. But I've got so many friends that are in bands involved in the scene and they keep me up to date on stuff, it just takes me a little while to pay attention to them and listen to what they're telling me to listen to.”
“Oh my god! Top five bands of all time? (whistles) That's a big deal... In no particular order: The Clash, Misfits, Faith No More, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Minor Threat.”
Not only does Punk have a refined taste in music, but he has also managed to make some friends in the music industry.
#1 Former WWE Univeral Champion Brock Lesnar listens to Metallica, Motley Crue, AC/DC, and Twister Sister
Brock Lesnar isunlike any other WWE Superstar in the history of the business. We haven’t seen too many interviews of Lesnar where he’s spoken about things he likes and dislikes, however, in a rare interview with Metal Injunction, he revealed his favourite bands.
Lesnar revealed that his favourite bands include Metallica, Motley Crue, AC/DC, and Twister Sister.
The interviewer asked Lesnar who he’d pick as his tag team partner from the music industry. After a little bit of thinking, The Beast claimed that he’d pick the legendary Rob Zombie to tag with him during a wrestling match.
