Opinion

For Those About To Rock: Top 5 WWE Legit Entrance Songs

Published

7 years ago

April 25, 2018

If you’re a long-time WWE fan then it’s no revelation to you when I say that having a great entrance is a very crucial part of being a top Superstar and in some cases, it can actually push a performer on the brink of the main event over the top. When I was younger, I was a heavy rap and hip-hop fanatic, but nowadays I find that the entire scene outside of say, J.Cole, is pretty bleak at-best. For various reasons I have also accrued a pretty solid collection of entrance songs from the WWE because let’s face it, some of them kick some serious ass.

When I’m in my car I got the tunes turned up and I’m rocking out and have since compiled a list of my favorites. While guys like Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins have songs that can really get the blood flowing, there are no words and I’ve found you can catch a strange look from other drivers. This got me to thinking, “What are the best entrance songs that are ACTUALLY songs?”. Meaning, no instrumentals, made by a band that legitimately has made some kind of name for themselves and doesn’t just relentlessly repeat the same lyrics over-and-over again? Keep in mind my rules for this list so that you’re not asking yourself, “How can the DX music be excluded?” or “What about Chris Jericho?”. I’m looking for lyrics, a chorus, a bridge and at least a couple of verses, not looped tracks. So here we go….

Honorable Mention

Mark Henry
Three 6 Mafia – ‘Some Bodies Gonna Get It’

Nothing like having an Academy Award winner lead you to the ring. I leave this one just outside my top five and perhaps you will disagree with me, but hey, this is my list and as I stated previously, I have fallen out of hip-hop quite a bit. I have to give credit where it’s due though and Three 6 Mafia really gave ‘The World’s Strongest Man’ Mark Henry a signature sound to let everyone know that a new member would soon be entering the ‘Hall Of Pain’. It fit perfectly with the ultra-aggressive powerhouse and helped to finally shed the leftover stench of his ‘Sexual Chocolate’ gimmick. I think this is a perfect example of a song pushing a man over-the-top, plus it is some certified trunk music.

The Nexus
12 Stones – ‘We Are One’

Some may find this choice to be odd simply because 12 Stones is a Christian rock band, but I certainly have never heard any kind of Christian music that sounds like this. As is the case with all of these, the WWE cut is very different than the actual version, but either way it’s not hard to be caught by the screaming guitar solo along with a chorus that completely described the gimmick of The Nexus by singing; “We are one, we are one, we are one, we will stand together, number one, number one, number one, the chosen ones…”. While The Nexus never attained the status they should have (Thanks, John Cena!), I could never forget this track and I’m sure I can’t be alone on this…can I?

Edge
Rob Zombie – ‘Never Gonna Stop’

This song…I mean, come on people. It’s Rob-freakin-Zombie. I shouldn’t need to explain any more than that and I was never even a fan of Rob Zombie, but this one being paired with Edge who was embarking on a singles career after his split from Christian was magnificent. The music Edge had been using (which was the same music for when he teamed with Christian) no longer fit, so a change was needed for both men. While Christian was given something resembling a night at the opera with a grunge-like guitar background, Edge’s was able to raise the hair on the arms of fans in any arena it played and was just right to match his energy. I’d recommend checking out his return from a year-plus layoff to RAW in 2004 and just tell me the music did not make it a more special moment. Funny thing is, you’ll defintely see something from Edge on my list again.

Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Jimi Hendrix – ‘Voodoo Child’

The Hendrix family is very particular with who is allowed to use the late-great Jimi’s recordings and often asks a steep price for any kind of distribution, so unfortunately it’s highly likely all of Hollywood Hulk Hogan’s entrances with this theme will always be dubbed over with a different track on the WWE Network. That still doesn’t change its importance however, as it really gave him a signature sound after shedding his red and yellow colors for the New World Order, becoming synonymous with his heel run in World Championship Wrestling. Not only that, but it was a very well-established song long before Hogan ever thought to use it, so I don’t know how I could make a list without it. The WWF would pay for the rights to use it in 2002-2003, but I’m assuming they were not willing to meet the cost it would be to use it on the Network.

CM Punk
Living Colour – ‘Cult Of Personality’

I struggled leaving ‘The Straightedge Superstar’ with his original theme music entirely off of this list or even my honorable mention with ‘This Fire Burns’ because quite honestly, I think there’s an argument to be made for it. This one to me is a no-brainer though, Living Colour reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990, also winning a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance and multiple MTV Video Music Awards for the group. When Punk would “leave the company” for two weeks following his WWE Championship victory in 2011, his re-introduction kicked off with this song playing over the speakers to the confusion of many. That was of course until he re-emerged and set the course for a new beginning with the company, even getting the rare live performance of the song for his entrance at WrestleMania 29 against The Undertaker.

Edge
Alter Bridge – ‘Metalingus’

Personally, I feel as if this is the most kick-ass entrance music ever, regardless of how you are judging. Throw all my standards for this list out the window and I put this at the top of the pile, every single time. Similarly to Edge’s Rob Zombie theme, this one also matched his energy, but also marked a tremendous character change for the new-moniker of ‘The Rated-R Superstar’. Edge was breaking the WWE’s proverbial glass ceiling as a massive heel, losing his babyface ways after becoming frustrated with attempt-after-attempt to make it into the main event scene. I wonder how many times I’ve been caught rocking out to this one in my car?

Agree? Disagree? Let me know in the comments section!

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PC Tunney

Sing it with me… money money money money moneeeeeeeeeyeeeeee… everybody’s got a price! MONEY IN THE BANK is here!!! How money will our staff picks be?!?

AJ – Roxanne Perez
Andrew – Stephanie Vaquer – *Bubba Sparxxx Impression* I don’t tell stories, I let them tell theyself.
Dave – Guilia – A stacked field but I just like her here.
DJ – Naomi
DPP – Roxanne Perez
Jason – Alexa Bliss
Patrick – Roxanne Perez
Rey – Naomi – If Naomi loses, we riot!
Rob – Naomi
Greg – Alexa Bliss – Bliss has had huge reactions since returning and is moving a ton of merch. While I can see them wanting to build Roxanne Perez, Giulia, or Stephanie Vaquer, I think Alexa Bliss.

Tunney’s Take: Rhea Ripley – I’ll make my case short and sweet… Mami in the Bank! You can’t leave that money on the table.

Chairshot Pick – Tie – Naomi 3 & Roxanne Perez 3 (Alexa Bliss 2, Giulia 1, Rhea Ripley 1, Stephanie Vaquer 1)

AJ – LA Knight
Andrew – El Grande Americano – Feels correct given his push and the fact he’s over.
Dave – Seth Rollins – Got to push that new faction.
DJ – LA Knight
DPP – El Grande Americano
Jason – LA Knight
Patrick – Solo Sikoa
Rey – LA Knight – Looks like another push, and he does have history with Cena.
Rob – Solo Sikoa
Greg – Seth Rollins – This company is extremely high in the El Grande Americano gimmick, but this match comes down to Seth Rollins or LA Knight. Given the Rollins storyline, it’s his briefcase to win.

Tunney’s Take: El Grande Americano – Picture this: Chad Gable wins the AAA Mega Championship and El Grande Americano wins MITB! WHAT A SATURDAY in LA!!!

Chairshot Pick – LA Knight 4 (El Grande Americano 3, Seth Rollins 2, Solo Sikoa 2)

AJ – Becky Lynch – Sadly
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I still don’t care about Lyra.
Dave – Lyra Valkyria – Starting to warm up to her and Becky has a lot to do with that.
DJ – Lyra Valkyria
DPP – Becky Lynch
Jason – Becky Lynch
Patrick – Lyra Valkyria
Rey – Becky Lynch – Put some fire on the Irish Beef.
Rob – Becky Lynch
Greg – Becky Lynch – I don’t think you do a rematch here just to have Becky lose again. Unless Bayley shows up to help Lyra.

Tunney’s Take: Becky Lynch – A big part of me feels that winning this title checks off a major box for Becks in her HOF career.

Chairshot Pick – Becky Lynch 8-3

AJ – Cena & Paul
Andrew – Rhodes & Uso – Easy way for Cena to lose without eating the pinfall.
Dave – Rhodes & Uso – Get the QB back on the winning track.
DJ – Rhodes & Uso
DPP – Rhodes & Uso
Jason – Cena & Paul
Patrick – Cena & Paul
Rey – Rhodes & Uso – Heels usually lose these kinds of matches. Logan takes the pin.
Rob – Cena & Paul
Greg – Rhodes & Uso – I hope Jey isn’t an afterthought here like Cody was last fall when he was paired up with Roman. I think Cody pins Cena to set up Cody-Cena 2 at SummerSlam.

Tunney’s Take: Cena & Paul – I don’t think Cena is involved in another loss until he loses the WWE Championship. I also think Logan Paul is NOT done trying to capture Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship. …Travis Scott in the house?

Chairshot Pick – 6-5 Rhodes & Uso

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Backlash St. Louis

Chairshot Staff picks!!!

Published

1 month ago

May 9, 2025

PC Tunney

May is upon us and with that, so is Backlash from St. Louis! What does the first PLE after WrestleMania have in store for the WWE Universe? Let’s see if the Chairshot Staff can properly interpret the crystal ball of rasslin’ future.

AJ – Pat MacAfee – Gunther has to start losing control and who better than an announcer.
Andrew – Pat MacAfee – Goldberg getting involved does seem correct here.
Dave – Gunther – He’s not losing to a broadcaster.
DJ – Gunther – Pat is sent to the shadow realm until football season is over.
DPP – Gunther – Post match beat down leads to Pat time off.
Jason – Gunther – One massive spot and or bump from Pat.
Patrick – Gunther
Rey – Gunther – RIP MacAfee, t’was a good life.
Rob – Gunther
Greg – Pat MacAfee – Why? Goooooldbeeerrrrrgggggg!

Tunney’s Take: Gunther – Seems like the right pick here. Pat may be getting some time off and Gunther needs more heat.

Chairshot Pick – GUNTHER 8-3

AJ – Lyra Valkyria – Becky’s hopefully putting her over, still mad about Dakota.
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I have no real interest in Lyra currently.
Dave – Becky Lynch – Lyra is boring AF!
DJ – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley interferes.
DPP – Becky Lynch – Becky cheats and steals the title.
Jason – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley costs Becks.
Patrick – Becky Lynch
Rey – Becky Lynch – Story needs to jump up a bit, Becky Charlotte’s Lyra.
Rob – Lyra Valkyria
Greg – Becky Lynch – It’s been fun, Lyra. (It kinda hasn’t)

Tunney’s Take: Lyra Valkyria – Bayley’s interference should set up some type of program with Becky as we head towards Summer(Slam).

Chairshot Pick – BECKY LYNCH 6-5

AJ – Jacob Fatu – Great way to put him over w/ two former WHCs and LA Knight.
Andrew – Jacob Fatu – He’s Jacob Fatu!
Dave – Jacob Fatu – Too soon to pull the belt off him.
DJ – Jacob Fatu – Priest and LA can’t decide who’s is bigger.
DPP – Jacob Fatu – Your hardcore match, tables and chairs involved.
Jason – Jacob Fatu – The Champ retains due to or in spite of Solo.
Patrick – Jacob Fatu
Rey – Jacob Fatu – All gas. No brakes. Ain’t losing.
Rob – Jacob Fatu
Greg – Jacob Fatu – Someone from The Samoan Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Jacob Fatu – Uncle Mo is on Fatu’s side and other than Knight, I don’t see Drew or Priest holding the US title in the current circumstances of this title’s landscape.

Chairshot Pick – JACOB FATU 11-0

AJ – Dominic Mysterio – Judgement Day shenanigans just leading up to Finn turning on Dom later.
Andrew – Penta – Dom’s fine having a short reign, could also work for pushing AAA.
Dave – Dominic Mysterio – He’s probably more over than Penta.
DJ – Dominic Mysterio – Dirty Dom takes home the gold and the girl.
DPP – Dominic Mysterio – Big Head helps Dom pull out the win.
Jason – Dominic Mysterio – By hook and crook.
Patrick – Dominic Mysterio
Rey – Dominic Mysterio – Latino Heat keeps burning. Finn gets closer to the edge.
Rob – Dominic Mysterio
Greg – Dominic Mysterio – Someone from The Guerrero Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Dominic Mysterio – That belt looks good with the king of chicken tendys. I can see Penta and Rey reforming as a tag team sooner than later.

Chairshot Pick – DOMINIC MYSTERIO 10-1

AJ – John Cena – Why? Cena wins, lol.
Andrew – John Cena – Shenanigans ensue so it’s not a clean win.
Dave – John Cena – The last time is now.
DJ – John Cena – Randy hears voices telling him he needs an Attitude Adjustment.
DPP – John Cena – Cena tries to cheat but the ref doesn’t call for a DQ.
Jason – John Cena – Nefarious means, Randy not ready for Evil John Cena.
Patrick – John Cena
Rey – John Cena – Cena just counting down the dates. Should be fun though.
Rob – John Cena
Greg – John Cena – You know they want Cody to be the hero in the end.

Tunney’s Take: Randy Orton – Once upon a time Randy got himself intentionally disqualified and it cost John. Saturday, history repeats itself with a 180-degree twist. Cena retains via Orton DQ victory. This time, Travis Scott’s appearance takes care of that task.

Chairshot Pick – JOHN CENA 10-1