Ranking Every WWE Opening Signature From Worst To Best

2. "Yes Sir, We Promised You A Great Main Event This Evening..."

Perhaps the only entity from the entire period that carries nostalgic weight, WWE's slick trip through its history was a two-pronged attack masquerading as an introductory signature. Powerful enough to summon atmosphere when the product had no chance of doing it alone, the video was also politically bulletproof - if a performer fell afoul of Vince McMahon or the company they were sharply removed or replaced the following week.

Michael Cole's verbals replacing Jim Ross' at the time drew particular derision, but several other former greats lost their place amongst the legends in this marvellous and malleable visual feast.

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