Music is an integral part of the WWE Universe. When a superstar’s music hits and he/she makes their way to the ring, it sets the mood for the segment or match that follows.
Remember how you marked out for the Texas Rattlesnake when the glass shattered and he made his way down to the ring, accompanied by the rear end kicking distorted guitar riffs? Or how you want to sing along to Shinsuke Nakamura’s theme music every time it hits?
We at Sportskeeda are big fans of music as well, and realise its importance in developing characters that captivate audiences worldwide. So, this is a fun exercise we decided to do. These are some alternative theme songs that can enhance the persona of our favourite WWE superstars. Let’s go on this journey, and check out these slammin’ hits.
#5 Dean Ambrose- Madhouse (Anthrax)
Dean Ambrose has been playing a lunatic on screen for a while now, but the effect has been rather underwhelming. Although he claims he belongs to the Ambrose Asylum, we haven’t seen enough to warrant absolutely any irrational behaviour.
What better theme for him than this classic from the thrash metal legends- Anthrax, from their 1985 album ‘Spreading the Disease’?
Not only does the chaos of the song create a much more intriguing character for the man as opposed to his straightforward biker-rock theme; it also gives the audience a hook to sing along to the infectious chorus (no pun intended, we swear).
The words- ‘It's a madhouse, or so they claim....it’s a madhouse, oh am I insane?’ would be crazier than any behaviour we’ve seen from Dean Ambrose, since his debut on the main roster, truth be told.
#4 Bray Wyatt- A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh (Celtic Frost)
‘Frozen the sea, frozen the sky, frozen is death, I cannot die’. This classic from Celtic Frost from their 2006 album Monotheist is slow, evil, dark and utterly monstrous in every sense.
One of the issues with the PG era horror character- Wyatt is that he hasn’t really played the part of the God he claims to be, on screen. This dark and grisly theme fits in very well with the kind of image that Wyatt tries to portray, and can be a much scarier entrance than his ‘Fireflies’ gimmick.
The Undertaker inspires awe when he steps on screen, because of the effect his iconic theme song creates. Wyatt can achieve the same with a pounder like this. Is it a bit too ‘out there’ for the current WWE product? Probably is. But hey, we aren’t working for Vince McMahon.
#3 JeriKO- You’re My Best Friend (Queen)
We hadn’t heard the phrase ‘best friend’ for a while until JeriKO came along. But now that ‘best friend’ is more over than Roman Reigns, we believe that this track from rock legends Queen can best fit the awesome twosome.
Imagine the two of them gallivanting down to the ring, holding hands, celebrating the gift of best friendship. Incidentally, the Queen song was written by bassist John Deacon about his wife for the classic album- ‘A Night At the Opera’. We can totally imagine Jericho at the opera, making a face, and clad in his very expensive scarf.
#2 Goldust- Turbo Lover (Judas Priest)
While it is difficult to believe in 2016, when Goldust made his debut in 1995 he entered a feud with Razor Ramon and was booked as a heel; purely because he was hitting on another man.
The sexually ambiguous character of Goldust was used throughout his tenure to creep out his opponents. Goldust would make advances on other men, and touch them suggestively during matches to showcase his 'evil’ side.
Turbo Lover by Judas Priest is a great song that fits this persona of Goldust. As the Metal God Rob Halford exclaims- ‘I’m Your Turbo Lover, Tell Me There's No Other, I’m Your Turbo Lover, Better Run For Cover’, you see why it is the perfect fit for the freaky Goldust.
#1 Cesaro/Sheamus- Everything About You (Ugly Kid Joe)
Why does this song fit this duo so well?
Because the chorus, much like the dynamic of these superstars, goes – ‘I hate everything about you’.
While the two of them come out to their own entrance themes these days, to underwhelming applause, we feel that if they were to come out together, it’d create more of an impact. And imagine the two of them playing off each other, while this song plays in the background as they make their way to the ring. We’d love everything about that!
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