10 Most Underrated WWE Theme Songs
Which of WWE's signature songs don't get the love they deserve?
Nothing signals an impending wrestling superstar's appearance quite like a WWE theme song. More so than any pyro display, any ringside announcement, or even a superstar's own voice, WWE's signature music is the quickest way to both introduce a talent or event, and to generate a response from the audience.
Not all wrestling music is created equal, however, and even some of the better ones have flown under the radar.
Many theme songs have been integral to the entity's success like John Cena's "My Time Is Now", Ultimate Warrior's "Unstable", or Hulk Hogan's "Real American". But there are several pieces of WWE music that haven't received the respect they deserve, or are too often forgotten about.
As lists regarding the most popular themes go, Triple H's "My Time", Rick Derringer's "Demolition", and Dusty Rhodes' "Common Man Boogie" appear quite often. For that reason, those tracks, though well-liked, would not be considered underrated. The following songs, however, may not have the cult following or even the name recognition of some of the aforementioned themes, but that doesn't make them any less awesome.
In addition, some of these have come to signify WWE special events, not necessarily just superstars.
10. Doink The Clown - Evil Behind The Makeup
In 1993, few themes captured the essence of a WWE superstar quite like Doink The Clown's original heel theme. The evil clown made his name by playing nasty pranks on fans and wrestlers alike. Of course, he first appeared to be a friendly, jovial clown, whether that meant handing out balloons, balloon animals, or flowers, but soon his true colors were apparent. This theme went a long way in identifying the underlying nastiness to this colorful jester.
The Jim Johnston theme began with a circus-like intro before dipping down into a dark, sinister place. When the character eventually turned babyface in late '93, the second portion of his entrance track was dropped, instead going full Ringling Bros with the theme. It was appropriate for a good-guy clown but the character (and theme) was completely neutered.
Certainly taking inspiration from Stephen King's IT, Matt Borne's portrayal of Doink The Clown was made better by this entrance song, but both the heel character and the theme were killed off too soon.