WWE: 8 Theme Songs That Define Their Superstar

If you go to an independent promotion's show, you will get lots of a good thing: pure wrestling. The problem is, you don't get the full experience.

Well, the WWE is very different. You get pyrotechnics, a gigantic video screen, a large stage, a (hopefully) full arena and entrance music.

Today, I focus on one of the many glitz and glamour parts of the WWE; its entrance music. While many wrestling promotions have it, it's usually just generic rock. For instance, look at TNA. Quite honestly, there isn't one theme I can tell apart from the other in TNA, they all are very generic.

In the WWE, however, they can afford to sign deals with bigger bands, so you get better sound, better quality and better (although still not the best) music.

"Well, Mr. Frye, where exactly are you headed with this slideshow?"

Good question, and I promise it isn't a one-way train to writing obscurity. Believe me, there is enough of that to go around.

No, instead, I am going to countdown the eight WWE superstars that are best defined by their theme music. And if you don't like it, just click the back button now, because I really don't care what you think.

But, if you haven't toggled your mouse upwards to that forsaken button, I love you.

Ok, I may not love you. Nonetheless, thanks for being a loyal reader (cue wink).

I hope you enjoy!

Note: This list is no particular order, and all the lyrics are from the song listed at the top of the slide.  

Alex Riley

Say It To My Face by Downstait

Alex Riley recently debuted his new theme song, in light of turning face, after finally getting sick of Miz's antics.

This was the song he chose, and it fits him well.

Think about it; first of all, the title has the word face in it. I know that's a very small detail, but it is fitting considering he turned face.

"Say it to My Face?"

The Miz had talked about A-Ry saying that he cost him his matches. On occasion, he would do it when his apprentice wasn't around to hear so. Once again, a very fitting touch, as Riley is telling Miz to say it to his face, rather than behind his back. 

Cody Rhodes

Undashing

Yes, I realize this theme doesn't have lyrics. So, how on earth did I choose it?

Well, before his "accident," Rhodes had the theme song of Smoke & Mirrors by Matt White, which had a cocky, arrogant feel to it.

"Will everybody see, the future's here in me? They watch the wheels go round, they try to take 'em down!"

That's a part of Rhodes' old theme (title mentioned above). It makes perfect sense, because in the past, Rhodes believed he had the brightest future and the best looks of anybody in the WWE.

Now?

Rhodes has a very fragile mind, due to his dashing good looks being destroyed.

Yet, in reality, we can see Rhodes' face looks exactly the same, only with a mask that he thinks he needs.  

John Cena

The Time Is Now by John Cena & The Trademarc

Listen, I am not a rap guy. I may have been in a past life, but I'm as white as John Cena.

Oh, wait... Cena doesn't think he is, but, we all know it's true. 

So, why is it fitting?

Not because the style of music is the kind you point to Cena and think he'd listen to. While that's always a fun game to play, you would miss the boat with the WWE's resident SuperMan.

Regardless, the lyrics "my time is now" make it work. Simply because, John Cena is atop the WWE right now, so it is his time to shine.  

John Morrison

Ain't No Make Believe by Stonefree Expierience

John Morrison has been wasting away in the mid-card for the biggest portion of his career, when the majority strongly feel Morrison is ready for the spotlight of the main event.

"Now listen, this ain't no make believe. Come on, I'll open your eyes and see. Now get up, get up and follow me, I'm going to show you where the future will be. Too much wasted time your going to waste no more."

Where do I start?

I mean, the lyrics fit John Morrison to a tee.

He is going to open the WWE's eyes, show them he is the future, and finally get the main event spot he so rightfully deserves.

This has to be absolutely the best fit of a song for John Morrison. 

Randy Orton

Voices by Rev Theory

This may have began when Randy Orton was a heel, but it still works.

See, Orton's theme song is probably the best thing about seeing him on SmackDown. Because let's face it; the rest is like watching a movie you've seen about twenty times previously. 

The voices in Orton's head council him, so I guess that's the trigger of all the chaos he causes backstage (ask Ken Anderson and Kofi Kingston what I mean by that.)

Inside the ring, the voices cause the RKO's and the punts to the head. 

Drew McIntyre

Broken Dreams by Shaman's Harvest

Unfortunately for Drew McIntyre, a song entitled 'Broken Dreams' is the story of his career. 

McInyre began as "The Chosen One" and looked to be only months away from his first world title reign. Instead, McIntyre got buried under the avalanche of talent that is the WWE roster, and is currently competing in dark matches with internet darling Zack Ryder.

Now, I'm sure this wasn't the original intent for this being his theme, but it was what ended up happening for "Sinister Scottsman."

Frankly, instead of breaking others' dreams, McIntyre found his own dreams as if they were in the center of a category five hurricane.  

The Miz

I Came To Play by Downstait

"I came to play, I came to play. There a price to pay. Time for you to get down on your knees and pray. I came to pay. Say goodbye to the good old days. Their never coming back. Watch your future fade

"I came to play. I came to play to get my dues paid. I guess you had a dream, but it can't be safe
I came to play.

"I'm here to stay, best get out of my way. I have come to play"

The Miz came into the WWE to become a main event player. He's paid his dues, and done exactly that. Now, he's in the WWE to stay, and is no longer a reality show has been.

Make sense?

Perfectly, if you ask me.  

Zack Ryder

Radio by Watt White

If it isn't the "Long Island Iced-Z" himself; Zack Ryder.

Ryder has made himself popular by (social) media, so isn't it fitting that his theme is called "Radio," which is another form of media?

The song also is centered around getting girls, which is a big chunk of his gimmick. 

Thanks for reading, and remember to take care...

Nah, that's just too easy.

Instead, I'm going to play off my last slideshow, and tell everybody to keep it classy!