15 Best Instrumental Entrance Themes In WWE History
Let the music do the talking.
Growing up, we were always told, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Whilst this may not be entirely true in the revolving world of professional wrestling, an entrance theme can truly make or break a superstar. They act almost like a profile picture on a dating app, presenting the crystalized version of a wrestler and the persona they are trying to put forward.
Since the Fabulous Freebirds effectively revolutionized how wrestling used music, fans have had the pleasure of enjoying countless iconic moments bolstered by the perfect musical accompaniment. In this list we will be looking at those entrance themes that decided to forgo lyrics to literally describe a character, and instead relied solely on the musical arrangement to tell fans all that they needed to know.
Most entries on this list were provided by the wildly talented Jim Johnston and his in-house team, proving that despite the company's ups and downs, the musical department has always been in great hands.
15. Tazz (If You Dare)
When WWE signed Tazz in 2000 many fans were excited to see how they would utilize the former ECW champion. Despite a strong start, he never really reached the heights many expected from him. Feuds with announcers and a culture where his build put him at an insurmountable disadvantage saw him slide down the card, before mounting injuries forced him to transition into a commentator’s role.
The theme used for his WWE run is a menacing musical window into a world of tough New York streets and implied violence. A pounding heartbeat and flat lining life support machine gives way to emphatic power chords with muted sliding notes, that feel like rapid suplexes throwing you up and bringing you down to the mat with a crunching thud. A heavy bass tone and interludes of hollow dread are the perfect way to build tension for The Human Suplex Machine.