10 Incredible Stories Behind Famous Wrestling Themes

5. Stone Cold Music Was Based On Rage Against The Machine

Steve Austin's rapid rise was highlighted by an insane level of popularity, one which definitely contrasts heavily the brief glimmer of fame the likes of Fandango would experience. Indeed, for years, it was nigh-on impossible to attend any pro wrestling show without seeing an 'Austin 3:16' t-shirt, and the catchphrase even caught on with people who would normally fall somewhere outside of the wrestling bubble.

A huge part of Austin's appeal as Stone Cold was his entrance music - instantly recognisable and having a suitably aggressive atmosphere, the track which played as Austin strutted down to ringside was an instant classic. A crushing rock riff, wailing sirens, and a real exciting tone made the song memorable, but something a lot of fans don't know is that the music was based on a popular rock song.

Rage Against The Machine's 'Bulls On Parade' had proven to be one of the band's best-loved songs, opening a lot of their live concerts. The energy was incendiary, and that was something WWE wanted to capture for their new sensation. Dropping the key just a little, the main riff and hook of Stone Cold's entrance music is pretty similar to 'Bulls On Parade'.

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