WWE's 16 Best Entrance Themes by Outside Musicians (2025)

I love music. It's a big part of who I am, and what I like. Rock, Metal, Jazz, and especially the Blues, I believe that a great song can make a bad day good and a good day even better.

I also love the wrestling business. It's been a passion of mine for years, since I was a kid. I have always watched, followed it my whole life, had a blast being a part of it, and love writing about it. I firmly believe that a well wrestled match is a thing of beauty, and that professional wrestling is a true American art form.

Combine both music and pro wrestling, and it's game on.

There is something very cool about a loud rock song blasting through an arena, and a worker with attitude strutting down the aisle to the ring. The music sets the mood for the moment, and the match, while defining the wrestler who uses it.

Some great songs have been composed through the years and used in WWE. These entrance themes stand the test of time, no doubt about it.

But when WWE reaches out to mainstream bands, the vibe totally changes. Sometimes the songs used have already been recorded, but are matched up well with certain Superstars.

Other times, the bands in question may be fans of the product, and once the inspiration gets flowing, some very cool entrance songs are created. Either way, when everything fits in just the right way, some real magic happens.

Here are my 16 moments of magic.

This was the secondary DX intro, done by arguably the best rap act of all time, Run DMC.

Granted, this tune doesn't have a lot to do with DX, other than the dubbed in "Degeneration X!" chants, but it did seem to fit very well.

The "Kings" reference echoed the swagger that DX possessed, and WWE's No. 1 faction deserved a song by the No. 1 rap group around.

This was one of those instances when two acts that had literally nothing to do with each other not only fit, but were perfect together.

This song is Rey Mysterio. Period.

It suits him, it's so recognizable, and at this point, it's hard to imagine him using anything else as his entrance music. It accomplishes what a great entrance song is supposed to do.

It defines Rey's character.

The song is modern and hip, with energy and enthusiasm. I defy anyone to listen to it without nodding his head to the beat.

"Somebody's gonna get their a** kicked."

That lyric is printed on Mark Henry's business card.

This song at one time was just like any other rap song used by a WWE Superstar. It was catchy, it had some edgy lyrics, and it sort of faded into the background.

But then The World's Strongest Man became The World's Strongest Monster. The song suddenly became very relevant very quickly.

The second the first bass thump of this song hits, and fans know who's coming out. The threatening lyrics fit the ominous rhythm, like the song fits the dangerous man who uses it.

When I read that Randy Orton would be using new entrance music, my first thought was, why? What's wrong with the other one?

Burn in my Light was very recognizable, it was catchy, and Randy had used it for so long, it was hard to imagine another song blasting through the arena when he hit the ramp.

But then I heard Voices. Yeah, this one totally works.

Nothing fits his character better than this song. "I hear voices in my head, they talk to me, they understand."

Sounds like any other lyric, but when viewed in context to Randy's inner rage that is always simmering just under the surface, it takes on a whole new meaning.

It's the classic courtroom defense. "I didn't mean to do it. The voices in my head told me to."

When lyrics are written on top of instrumental music used by WWE Superstars, it can be a hit or miss.

In this case, it's a definite hit.

Saliva is a hard edged band who rocks on this song, and the power they bring to the tune is very much in sync with The Dudleyz' attitude.

The first version of their theme was good. The later one featuring Powerman 5000 was pretty hot.

But this one was perfect.

Okay, so what does Limp Bizkit have to do with The Deadman?

Nothing. Not one thing. And this song has even less to do with Taker.

But, the lyric, "keep rollin'," combined with the groove of the song, and it fits like a glove.

This song was used by Taker during his biker gimmick of course, and yes, it was totally him. The image of him racing down to ringside on his bike, the leather coat, sunglasses, do-rag on his head, while Rollin' is blaring over the sound system, it all created a real vibe for the man who would fight anyone at any time.

Taker has been around for a long time, and as the song suggests, he just keeps rollin.' To this day, whenever I hear the song, I think of Undertaker. That's how much it fit him.

This is Motorhead's first entry into this list, and trust me, it will not be the last.

Why? Simply put, this band rocks.

Lemmy's voice, his guitar, Motorhead's signature sound, these are the things that a great entrance theme are made of.

Line in the Sand is unique from Lemmy's other WWE contributions, in that it's much slower, with a more subdued vibe.

But when Evolution hit the ramp, taking their time as they flexed and strutted for the crowd, the song was just the right speed.

Classic old-school metal in the modern day, as the backdrop for a gimmick centered around the past, present and future of the business.

It's a match made in Motorhead heaven.

Much like the opening lyric from Randy Orton's song, the first words uttered in this tune were pitch perfect for the man using it.

"On this day, I see clearly, everything has come to light."

Edge had just turned heel, and like many heels before him, he blamed the fans for holding him back, and unseen forces behind the scenes who were conspiring to keep him down.

His misguided self-awareness was evident in that wide-eyed look of desperation that he had, and Alter Bridge was the band charged with bringing that frustration to the surface.

Mission accomplished.

If there was ever a song that was meant for a WWE Superstar, it's this one.

The one quality that CM Punk possesses that sets him apart from everyone else in the locker room is the sheer power of his personality.

When he dropped his first pipe bomb on Monday Night Raw, cutting his infamous promo, it was impossible for fans to hate him. Despite what intentions WWE creative had for his character, after that night, CM Punk was a babyface once again.

It's just very hard to hate the guy right now.

He's controversial, outspoken, and the song that he used back in his independent days has never fit his character more than it does right now.

Another song set to an entrance theme that already existed, Disturbed was given the task of doing justice to WWE's hottest commodity, Stone Cold Steve Austin.

They hit it out of the park.

When lead vocalist David Draiman starts growling the lyrics of this song, it sets the tempo for the steely eyed intensity that Stone Cold possesses every time he's in front of a WWE crowd.

This song, a little rougher, and a little uglier than the original, was the perfect match for Austin's heel character, and it represents a very specific moment in time for the Rattlesnake.

This song kicks so much a**, it's a shame that Triple H doesn't use it all the time.

There's just something about Lemmy's vocals that matches up with Hunter's character. The fearlessness, the unmerciful delivery, everything about Motorhead says "I'm coming for you, and I'm taking you down."

Triple H's King of Kings gimmick is always there, and so is this song. Whenever WWE wants to change it up, they have this cool song ready and waiting.

It's an awesome second option.

I have to say, I was not a Demolition guy, I was a Road Warriors guy.

Say what you will, but for me there is no debate. Vince could not sign Hawk and Animal, so he created his own. Period.

But, that's not take away from Ax and Smash, who became a pretty impressive unit in their own right.

And, their entrance music? Perhaps even cooler and harder than they were.

The signature guitar riff is instantly recognizable for any WWE fan, and for those who loved Demolition, no other song would ever be the same.

Another guitar riff that spoke volumes about the man who used the song.

When you looked at Batista, you just thought "hard metal guitar." It was just him.

His eyes, his intensity, his huge physique, the tattoos, the power that he had, he was so rock and roll in his image, and deserved a killer tune to go along with his image.

Saliva was the perfect band for The Animal.

Batista's entrance, with the pyro blasts timed to his machine gunning the crowd, all done with Saliva's song blasting in the background, the whole presentation was spot on.

Batista was a true Superstar, and his music was just icing on the cake.

Chris Warren was just another young struggling musician who was doing what he loved, and trying to get famous in the process.

Well, he got halfway there.

You may not have known his name, but if you're a wrestling fan, you know this song.

Warren was the perfect choice for the rap vocals on this song. His delivery was that of a young, rebellious, anti-authority kid who was going to play by his own rules and not be ordered around by anyone.

This was Degeneration X.

Can you imagine DX without this song? Run DMC was a great second option, but nothing replaces the original. This song is timeless, and when Warren utters the first three words, fans in any building, anywhere in the world, all jump to their feet.

"Are you ready?"

Okay, here's the thing. I'm not a Hulk Hogan fan. Never have been, never will be. I respect the money he drew over the years, but not much else. That's just me.

But when it comes to his original WWE music? Yeah, this stuff is good.

It's very 80's, it's very corny in its sentiments, but the truth is it is so Hulk Hogan, that it's unreal how good it is.

Derringer is once again on his game by capturing the mood of the moment, and there is not a fan on this planet who does not know this song. The tune fits Hogan, and Hogan fits the tune.

It's that simple.

This is it. For me, the coolest, baddest WWE entrance song ever recorded.

Play the Game has stood the test of time, and is as perfect for Triple H as Also Sprach Zarathustra is for Ric Flair.

Again, when it comes to Triple H, the guy has found the perfect musical counterpart in Motorhead.

Grinding guitars, scathing vocals, pounding rhythms, Motorhead sets the tone for The Game every time he steps through the curtain.

There have been a lot of great songs for a lot of great WWE Superstars, but this one is so completely perfect for this guy that everything else comes in second.

Triple H is the Game, and Motorhead are the ones who made that gimmick more plausible in the first place.