10 Bizarre Wrestling Conventions We All Take For Granted

10. Entrance Music Can Distract Anybody

Many an episode of Raw has shown us that while beating up an opponent, a wrestler can be distracted by the playing of somebody else’s entrance music. For bonus points, this happens even during a match, especially if the distraction causes the wrestler who has the upper hand to completely ignore their opponent.

Logically, there is no real reason for this phenomenon. In theory at least, the wrestlers are highly trained athletes, and are able to ignore all external distractions while they are focused on a contest. Indeed, they are surrounded by a huge crowd of (usually) noisy wrestling fans, most of whom are chanting, cheering or singing as loud as they can.

Also, if music hits to signify an impending arrival, the wrestlers in the ring can guarantee they have at least 10 seconds to get the pin, maintain a submission hold etc. before they actually have to react to any interference. But you can guarantee that if a face is about to win a match and a heel’s music hits, they are going to abandon their opponent and face the entrance ramp, leaving themselves open to sneak attacks and/or roll ups. Madness.