The presentation of WWE wrestlers, including their entrance music, is crucial to their overall persona. Iconic themes like Triple H’s “The Game” and Randy Orton’s “Voices” have been integral in connecting the music to the wrestlers’ characters. In 2019, the band Def Rebel became the main creator of WWE entrance themes, a decision that has faced criticism from fans over the past six years. Since replacing longtime composer Jim Johnston, Def Rebel’s music is often viewed as generic rock tracks lacking memorable lyrics or hooks, with only a few exceptions like Roman Reigns’ “I Am Greatness” and Seth Rollins’ “Vision.” Although WWE initially dismissed these complaints, reports last year revealed the company is aware of the backlash toward Def Rebel. Recently, WWE updated the entrance music for Jordynne Grace and Bron Breakker, aiming to own the rights to all theme songs used by its talent. Fans reacted with chants of “Fire Def Rebel” during Grace’s theme change, but WWE continues to create new music for its wrestlers to secure ownership. Moreover, WWE is showing interest in collaborating with mainstream artists, with rapper Metro Boomin’ expressing a desire to partner with the company on theme songs.
Fan Take: This shift in WWE’s approach to entrance music signals an important move toward higher quality and originality, which could greatly enhance the fan experience. If WWE embraces more diverse and creative collaborations, it could revitalize the overall presentation of its Superstars and strengthen the emotional connection with the audience.
