Every Hardcore WWE Fan Knows The Words To These Superstar Theme Songs
- by Lucas Wesley
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Since the concept became commonplace in the 1980s, a wrestler’s theme song has become one of the most important aspects of his or her career. Before fans even lay eyes on their favorite grapplers, roaring guitars and other powerful sounds give them an idea of what’s to come. Granted, not every single intro tune is necessarily perfect, but those that are instantly and inexorably become linked with just about everything a wrestler does.
Should an entrance theme be particularly catchy or memorable, fans might even get them stuck in their heads all day long whether or not they appreciate the wrestler using it. This process shows just how powerful a song can be, turning nonbelievers into loyal fans simply through a shared love of the same music. Of course, the fandom might end as soon as the song stops and the match begins, yet this initial spark of attention is all a good wrestler needs to win a crowd over through their own merits.
It can take years of binge watching Raw and SmackDown to know absolutely everything there is about a wrestling, and not everyone has this sort of time. But for anybody who wants to prove they’re a fan of the sport, however, simply knowing the words to some top wrestler’s theme songs might be a good start. Prove how much we love these superstars by filling in the blanks on these WWE theme song lyrics.
John Cena: “You can’t see me. My _____ is now.”
Now the most mainstream pro wrestler in America by far, when John Cena got his start, he was just a simple rapper living the thug life trying to make a name for himself. Despite the major changes his career has undergone over the past decade, one thing Cena has kept the same since 2005 has been his theme song. Rapped by the man himself, Cena’s entrance music is an instant statement that he’s at the top of his game, with every word accurately predicting the 16 WWE Championships that he would eventually win.
Bobby Roode: “_____! No, I won’t give in, I won’t give in, ‘till I am victorious!”
While the second part of this theme song applies to just about every ambitious wrestler in the world, the opening word has been reclaimed for one man in particular. Technically speaking, Bobby Roode didn’t redefine language until he entered the WWE Universe by way of NXT, though his record in Impact Wrestling was similarly impressive. In fact, Roode’s past was the whole reason fans were so quick to accept his new boast, and even if it hadn’t, the NXT Championship that soon followed cemented it was fact.
AJ Styles: “They looking _____. No, they don’t really want none.”
It took AJ Styles several years of convincing before he left TNA and New Japan for the WWE Universe, once he finally arrived, there were probably a few wrestlers who wished he never made the jump. It’s not that they thought he didn’t deserve it—quite the opposite, a lesser sports entertainer may take the news that the “Phenomenal One” was on his way as a sign they’re spot in the company was in jeopardy. Indeed, it took Styles less than a year to become WWE Champion, proving any such fears were entirely warranted.
Randy Orton: “I hear _____ in my head.”
Successful as Randy Orton has been from the start of his career, the Viper has always been a bit unhinged from a mental standpoint. At times a happy, smiling man of the people, the 13 time WWE Champion is just as likely to completely snap with rage, viciously Punting every head that lays in his path. Such is the nature of sports entertainment, however, that the wrestling audience is often quick to forgive and forget each time Orton’s insanity leads to a completely unexpected RKO outta nowhere.
Chris Jericho: “Break the _____ down.”
Having been a constant force in the WWE Universe for almost 20 years, Chris Jericho has switched up just about everything about his performance style at one point or another. Also the lead singer of a heavy metal band, this obviously includes tweaking his entrance music with every character change, yet one thing about his themes generally remained consistent. Since joining WWE, most of them have included some sort of countdown that ends with an explosion and repetition of a certain phrase that means Jericho is up to his antics once again.
The New Day: “Don’t you dare be _____. Clap your hands and feel the power.”
Unlike a singles wrestler, most great tag teams need to have some sort of theme or impetus that brought them together. Many of them simply combine forces for want of glory, but as a trio that stuck together for years, The New Day obviously have a greater purpose than mere title belts. When not busy sharing Booty-O’s with a national audience, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E’s modus operandi could be summed up with the words shouted out at the beginning of their theme song. It’s a New Day, yes, it is.
Bray Wyatt: “Catching _____ in his mouth, tasting freedom while he dares.”
Creepy, dark, and mysterious are three words that have always fit the WWE career of Bray Wyatt, and his slow, ethereal theme song definitely upholds that reputation. When on his own, Wyatt’s macabre tune is often accompanied with the lights going low so fans can raise their cell phones as torches to sway back and forth to the melody, perfectly setting the tone for the cult leader antics that are sure to follow. These lyrics might even have something to do with what Wyatt calls his fans.
Seth Rollins: “_____ it down.”
Contrary to the wrestlers on this list, plenty of top WWE superstars today choose to use theme songs with no lyrics. For many years, this was the case with “The Architect” Seth Rollins, and there still aren’t all that many words to the emphatic guitar riffs that lead him to the ring. However, wanting to give fans something to scream along with, the company did eventually go back to the Attitude Era standard of having a certain sentence shouted by the band before the song kicks into high gear.
D-Generation X: “Are you _____?”
During the Attitude Era, there was no group Vince McMahon hated more than the outlaws of D-Generation X. Whether the original three person incarnation or the extended DX Army, they often caused the sort of ruckus that any reasonable corporate executive would find completely unacceptable in every way. Naturally, this made them huge hits with the crowd, until Triple H took over as the Authority himself and started creating an entirely new type of chaos. Either way, the opening question of their theme song was definitely one all wrestlers needed to consider each time DX showed up.
Matt Hardy: “I will _____ you!”
When coming to fame in the Hardy Boyz, the currently Woken superstar Matt Hardy was one of many athletes who chose entrance music without lyrics. His current tune has gone a decidedly different route, featuring the man himself laughing and making generally absurd noises over a plinky piano beat that slowly builds into a powerful crescendo. That’s not to say it doesn’t completely fit his current persona, as if any wrestler would giggle their way through a threat these days, it’s probably Matt. Apparently, his tag team partner Bray Wyatt seems to appreciate it, as well.
The Big Show: “Get ready for something that you’ve never _____.”
Typically, when a wrestler decides to speak a booming sentence prior to their theme song, it’s either a warning to opponents or a particularly bombastic brag. Knowing that his size and raw power say it all, The Big Show takes a simpler path and simply says, well, who he is. From there, one of the most enduring themes in the WWE Universe goes on to fill those other roles, but really, it’s all just further confirmation that the World’s Largest Athlete is hitting the ring with business on his mind.
Evolution: “Evolution is a _____, full of change that no one sees.”
After the demise of D-Generation X, Triple H still had all the power in the world. However, as a man who eventually won 14 WWE Championships in total, he was also often made a target of lesser athletes, so he formed Evolution to serve as his backup. Before long, his cohorts Randy Orton and Batista were both en route to careers just as decorated and celebrate as The Game’s. Of course, contrary to what the theme song implied, this Evolution was viewed by millions around the globe watching Raw and SmackDown.
Asuka: “From far and wide and _____ years away.”
Easily the most dominant female wrestler in WWE history, it took over 500 days before a single competitor could actually defeat Asuka in a one-on-one contest. With that in mind, it’s definitely fitting her theme song would suggest a legend known throughout the world. Granted, no amount of preparation could have made the company ready for the Empress of Tomorrow, whose unpredictable style allows her to remain a huge threat after getting knocked off her undefeated pedestal. Chances are the legends about her will keep spreading despite the misstep, too.
Vince McMahon: “No chance in _____ is what you’ve got.”
As the owner and CEO of the WWE Universe since the company went mainstream, Vince McMahon naturally deserves the most powerful sounding music in the game. Indeed, the booming theme he’s used from the Attitude Era onward has been an angry declaration that the buck will always stop with him when it comes to all matters relating to his company. Sure, Vince gets his comeuppance once in a while, but all that means is his opponents will get a crash course in just how serious the lyrics will always be.
Paige: “Tear the _____ out from the sky. Darkness falls, I come alive.”
Proudly calling herself the Anti-Diva, current SmackDown General Manager Paige always took a darker approach than her average co-worker. Unlike the flashy bright colors typically seen in her enemies, the Raven-Haired Renegade generally wore all black. This makes perfect sense given her theme song, which plainly states darkness is what gave her energy to win two Diva’s Championships. Now that she’s part of the authority, Paige has let the slightest touch of traditionalism into her life, but she still has that passion for dark colors.
The Miz: “I came to _____.”
In some respects, the lyrics kicking off The Miz’s theme song could apply to just about any wrestler, but there’s no denying they fit the self-proclaimed Awesome superstar especially well. In addition to being a highly decorated champion who won just about every belt in the company, the former reality TV superstar is still typically the person the McMahon’s call when they need someone to interview a celebrity or special guest. Of course, even when Miz is paired with other wrestlers, there’s no denying he’s a natural on the camera.
Nia Jax: “I’m not like most girls who only take just what they’re given like a _____ little princess.”
Powerful and destructive, Nia Jax relies on brute force and destruction over the highly technical affairs the women’s revolution has made commonplace. Considering she’s the reigning Raw Women’s Champion, it’s pretty obvious the strategy is paying off in a major way. As her theme song suggests, Jax refuses to let her unique look hold her back, forcibly taking what she wants and writing her own path in the sport. Should any of the princesses mentioned stand in her way, that’s all the better, as it gives her a chance to work through her rage in the ring.
Chyna: “Don’t treat me like you _____ me. Treat me for who I am.”
Well before the women’s wrestling revolution began, the Ninth Wonder of the World Chyna was already doing things no female superstar today could ever dream of accomplishing. Granted, that’s just because WWE would no longer allow a female to compete for the Intercontinental Championship, which Chyna won twice. It’s also obsolete for a woman to enter the men’s Royal Rumble now that they have their own. Even if times hadn’t changed, Chyna would likely remain a unique force of nature in wrestling history, despite the company seldom mentioning her today.
Batista: “A place where no one follows me, I _____ alone.”
Originally coming to fame as the Missing Link in Evolution, dominant as Batista could be, it was hard to view him as anything but Triple H and Ric Flair’s hired gun. Not only he broke free of their grasp and struck out as a solo star did the Animal truly tap in to his potential, and several WWE World Championship reigns would soon follow. Though he still made short term alliances now and again, from then on, Batista largely lived up to his theme song and stuck to himself rather than play backup roles in stables.
Triple H: “Behold the King, the King of Kings. On your knees, _____.”
Since marrying Stephanie McMahon, Triple H has gone from a cerebral wrestler poised for years in the main event to the absolute peak of power in the WWE Universe. Along the way, he also started calling himself the King of Kings. The new nickname lead to one of several theme song changes Triple H went through in his career, typically performed by his favorite band, Motörhead. While his opponents rarely heed the words, given HHH’s power, he’s generally able to find plenty of bodies to bow to the King as he walks down the ramp.
Carmella: “_____ on my neck, yes, I’m fabulous.”
With how long Carmella carried around the Money in the Bank briefcase, one might have expected she also used it as a purse to contain her apparently voluminous jewelry collection. Then again, as her theme song suggests, most of the bling is affixed somewhere on her body, shining brightly alongside her WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship belt. Even before she won the title, Carmella was calling herself the Princess of Staten Island, making us wonder what kind of precious metals were in her imaginary tiara.
Billy and Chuck: “Oh, baby, you _____ so good to me.”
In a rare case of a WWE theme song being used by multiple top level superstars, Billy and Chuck, their manager Rico, and the completely unrelated Santina Marella all used this strangely catchy theme song at one point or another. For the most part, it was best suited with that first duo, reaffirming just how into one another the WWE Tag Team Championship winning team truly was. Not to say they were actually committed enough to get married as WWE once suggested, leading to a great deal of controversy when the ceremony fell apart.
Ted DiBiase: “Everybody has a _____.”
Even prior to Shawn Michaels taking it upon himself to brag about his looks through song, the Million Dollar Man was started the trend as the singer of his own theme tune. This was hardly surprising, as Ted DiBiase’s entire game plan was throwing his money around to make sure everyone heard his voice louder and more frequently than anyone else’s. Although he never wound up with the WWE Championship, the theme song’s boast came into play when DiBiase simply made his own title and treated it as an equal honor, getting his way once again.
Edge: “On this _____, I see clearly. Everything has come to life.”
After years of asking fans if they could really know him, suddenly, Edge had some sort of an epiphany that caused him to leave Christian behind and breakout as a solo star. The elevation wasn’t quite instant, but after several years of gradually growing as a performer, Edge was finally ready for the main event, going on to win 11 runs as World Champion. Part of the evolution was his romantic relationship with Lita, which presented Edge as the Ultimate Opportunist in his real life as well as in his profession.
Baron Corbin: “I bring the _____, I am the thunder.”
When a wrestler proudly declares himself a Lone Wolf, it’s a statement that the usual camaraderie of the WWE Universe is of absolutely no interest to him. That’s definitely the case with Baron Corbin, who has intentionally made enemies in just about every coworkers he’s encountered since his NXT debut. Much like his theme song boasts, Corbin has also cast thunderous destruction on all those who stand against him despite the fact he consistently refuses assistance of any kind. This was immediately clear from the day he won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royale in his main roster debut.
The Bella Twins: “You keep _____ on the stars above.”
From the moment they debuted, the Bella Twins were offering double the pleasure the average WWE diva could offer, making them instant hits with Vince McMahon and countless other male fans. The attention paid off in a major way as well, with both Nikki and Brie experiencing landmark reigns with the Diva’s Championship as they rose to prominence through their reality TV show. Even as Nikki’s highest profile relationship fell apart, the twins remain the most mainstream female wrestlers in America, and other wrestlers need to follow their theme song’s advice to experience similar fame.
Hulk Hogan: “I am a real _____. Fight for the rights of every man.”
At certain points in his career, Hulk Hogan has gone so far as to take credit for inventing the modern wrestling theme song through Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger.” While this isn’t entirely accurate, the Hulkster did indeed greatly popularize the concept during the 1980s through use of a different tune about his super heroic persona. Originally used by a Tag Team Championship winning duo called The U.S. Express, this theme also found new life in the Attitude Era when revived by top “stooges” Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco.
The New Age Outlaws: “Oh, you didn’t _____?”
With or without the rest of D-Generation X, it could easily be argued the New Age Outlaws were the most popular tag team of the Attitude Era. “Road Dogg” Jesse James and “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn regularly got fans to a fever pitch as they ran through their opening introduction, and from then on, the crowd was eating out of their hands. So popular were the Outlaws that when they returned to the WWE Universe over a decade after initially disbanding, they remained a hugely popular act and quickly won the Tag Team Championships together one last time.
Shane McMahon: “Here comes the _____.”
When Vince McMahon was selecting his entrance theme, he went for a tune that embodied strength, power, and the Ruthless Aggression with which he runs the WWE Universe. Vince’s son Shane McMahon took a decidedly different approach, boasting about his presence and upbringing, yes, but in a way that also promised fans good things were about to come. Unlike Vince’s iron fist, Shane tries using his authority to give the audience a good time, explaining why some fans will always prefer his SmackDown to sister Stephanie’s Raw.
Sasha Banks: “There’s nothing _____ down me now.”
Sasha Banks may be the Boss inside the squared circle, but based on her theme song, we gotta say…her grammar could use a little work. Granted, Banks probably didn’t write the tune herself, which like most WWE themes these days was written by in-house production team CFO$. Regardless, while the lyrics are spoken in a strange order, they nonetheless are accurate in describe Banks’s rise to the top. Wherever she goes, Women’s Championship reigns and main events are bound to follow en masse, making history and her fans extremely proud.
Dolph Ziggler: “I’m here to show the _____.”
Ever the “Show Off,” Dolph Ziggler has been going above and beyond to wow fans with his every move from the day he debuted. Okay, maybe not the day he debuted, as it took a few months of being “Nicky from the Spirit Squad” before he was anywhere near World Championship contention. Once Ziggler finally broke out on his own, however, his theme song started coming true as he showed the entire wrestling audience everything he had to offer on a regular basis.
Trish Stratus: “It’s time to rock and roll. This time I'm in _____”
For male wrestlers, a disaffected, girlish giggle would be the least threatening sound imaginable to kick off a theme tune. Obviously, it’s much different for a female wrestler, as this signifies the introduction of legendary seven time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus. Now that she’s already in the Hall of Fame and mostly retired, women in WWE can rest assured Trish won’t be standing in their way all too often, but with the women’s Royal Rumble luring her back to the company, they can never be entirely sure Lil’ Kim won’t rap the legend back to the ring one more time.
R-Truth: “Leave the competition. I make ‘em disappear like your favorite _____.”
Despite being one of the few wrestlers left rapping out his entire theme song personally, it was a little hard to pick a lyric of R-Truth’s for this quiz. The catch is that 90% of the words are simply the energetic superstar repeatedly shouting “What’s Up?” ad nauseam. Believe it or not, there are some other lyrics to the song as well, which Truth still occasionally performs in full as he hits the ring. Unfortunately, the rapping hasn’t translated to all that much championship success as of late, but Truth’s longevity in WWE alone is nothing to scoff at.
Aleister Black: “No man is ever truly good. No man is ever truly _____.”
Dark, mean, and dangerous, Aleister Black was a force to be reckoned with from the day he arrived in NXT. It took the mysteriously vicious grappler barely a full year to become the brand’s top champion, and there’s no doubt his enigmatic presence will run roughshod over the WWE Universe proper some day in the very near future. No matter how chaotic it gets, though, Black himself will surely continue living in a world covered by shades of grey, as immediately explained in his theme song.
Bayley: “There ain’t no stoppin’ us now. We celebrate on the _____.”
Happily embracing even her greatest rivals in loving hugs, former WWE Raw Women’s Champion Bayley is one wrestler we doubt will ever lose her smile. No matter how hard she occasionally gets knocked down, nothing will take away the fact Bayley played a major role in the women’s wrestling revolution during her time in NXT, wrestling in the first ever main event or iron man match between two females in the company. She hasn’t reached heights this high on the main roster, but she’s still celebrating with a smile waiting for her next big opportunity.
CM Punk: “Look in my eyes. What do you see? The cult of _____.”
After dropping the biggest Pipebomb in recent WWE history, already iconic wrestler CM Punk went from being a rising star to the bona fide Voice of the Voiceless. Even before this happened, his self-obsessed personality often lent itself to acting like a downright cult leader, a status he definitely dug into when leading the Straight Edge Society. Representing this anti-corporate attitude, Punk eschewed the general trend of using an in-house theme during his reign on top of WWE to instead use a classic alt rock hit by Living Colour.
The Honky Tonk Man: “I got my long sideburns and my hair slicked back. I’m coming to your town in my pink _____.”
If any one superstar throughout WWE history should have been expected to sing his own theme song, it was probably country music wannabe The Honky Tonk Man. Before he even earned distinction as the greatest Intercontinental Champion in history, Honky was already crooning like Elvis about his Southern-fried superstar lifestyle. In retrospect, it could probably be said the theme song was more endearing than Honky himself, as it encapsulated everything about his silly gimmick without the annoying matches that made him so revered.
WWE Raw: “I am a man at war and I am fighting for all of the _____ people.”
The flagship name in sports entertainment for over 25 years, it’s unlikely another wrestling program will ever come along with greater influence than WWE Monday Night Raw. From the very beginning, it’s been commonplace for the company to switch up the theme song every couple years. Since the beginning of 2018, they’ve been using “Born For Greatness” by Papa Roach, the lyrics of which definitely represent the warrior’s spirit Vince McMahon has always wanted his show to portray. Of course, longer term fans probably prefer whichever theme WWE used when they started watching.
WWE SmackDown: “_____ alert, try and shine a light down.”
Similar to Monday Night Raw, the other weekly primetime WWE spectacular in SmackDown Live has likewise switched up it’s theme tune countless times over the past 19 years. In many respects, the tone and content of the two shows is pretty much the same, featuring hard-hitting action from the top superstars in the world. There are subtle differences, though, which may be why most SmackDown themes are slightly lower key than the bombastic explosions of Raw. At the same time, the matches are typically at a faster pace, making up for the change in tempo.
Shawn Michaels: “I think I’m cute. I know I’m _____.”
Long before John Cena was rapping himself to the ring, the “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels was belting out a self-aggrandizing tune about how he was the hottest thing in the WWE Universe. No matter how one feels about his looks, there’s no doubt Michaels was indeed the most charismatic and talented in-ring WWE superstar of the New Generation, and that second qualifier may well have remained true up until the day he retired. In his own mind, the lyrics of this song are probably also still valid as he enters his 50’s.