New music being adapted

[MrScott]

Is it just me, or are pretty much all the songs there choosing for entrances so much worse then the originals?

Jeff Hardys
Mr Kennedys
Randy Orton as of the 5/12 raw

all had good excitable music, now i don't get that little jump to look when i hear it.

Though Kennedys is growing on me a little, it just dosen't have that kick his last choice did.

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

Jeff Hardy's - Not as good as the other one, but not extraordinarily horrible. I'm ok with it for the most part.

Kennedy's - Terrible. It just reminds me of background music in a really crappy infomercial for a new car lot or something. "Generic rock music with fast beat". I don't think it suits him at all.

Finlay - Well, let's see. Does he use his theme, does he use Hornswoggle's, or does he use that one that was only shown once? As far as I can remember, that "one time only" song wasn't that bad.

Shelton - Not bad, not great.

Orton - TERRIBLE. Why did they think that this incredibly monotone and bland song would be better than the catchy song they had before? I thought the whole reason behind entrance music was to get you psyched and pumped up for the match and the contenders...not to put you to sleep and suck out all your energy. Next thing we know, Kozlov is going to finally get entrance music, but it'll be Brahm's Lullaby.

[HellBoundPower]

I heard that music Orton came out to tonight, and my jaw literally dropped to the floor. It was horrible. Slow, quiet, and definitely not fitting of Orton. It seems WWE is changing music a lot lately. I'm also not a fan of Kennedy's new music. It's quiet and AC/DC-like. It doesn't fit Kennedy at all. I do, however, actually like Jeff Hardy's new theme. It's not as good as the old one, but it fits him, and it seems more like his personality. It also makes him seem more like a Main Eventer. Either way, I really hope Orton's new music ends up being like his Killswitch Engage theme. They realize it doesn't fit him and he goes back to his Mercy Drive theme.

[I_Like_All_Wrestling]

They're all pretty terrible. I don't know what they keep changing them. Kennedys is by far the worst. For some reason WWE likes to used actual songs now, I guess so they can sell albums of real music instead of themes. Maybe so people hear songs around and think of WWE. I don't know. It's all terrible though and the albums I don't think have sold well since 1998 or something.

I also thought it was pretty funny when Hardy came out and King and JR said "It's that music it's Jeff Hardy" like we were used to the crappy song that he used once before getting suspended.

[Monkey Winchester]

Orton's New Music fits him real good. He slinks around like a snake just waiting to strike. Thats what his new music seems like to me. Call me crazy but I never really liked his Mercy Drive theme. His new one is just bad ass and fits him to a T. Usually everyone hates new Themes and in time they grow to like them. I have a feeling thats what will happen with Ortons new one.

[HellBoundPower]

Orton's New Music fits him real good. He slinks around like a snake just waiting to strike. Thats what his new music seems like to me.While I respect your opinion, I really have to disagree. His music is just way too slow, too quiet, and lacks any energy. It sounds like a soft alt-rock/R&B song. I found myself wanting Cena to win, just so I didn't have to hear that music again. And that's bad because I'm not a Cena fan at all.Call me crazy but I never really liked his Mercy Drive theme. His new one is just bad ass and fits him to a T. Usually everyone hates new Themes and in time they grow to like them. I have a feeling thats what will happen with Ortons new one.I think the Mercy Drive song fits WAY better. It has those guitar solos that fit so well with his cocky pose. It's also louder and more energetic as opposed to the new song. And as for your comment about people not liking new theme songs, I liked the Mercy Drive song the first time I heard it. I also liked the Jeff Hardy theme the first time I heard it too. It really matters whether it fits the person or not. And I really don't think this song fits Orton at all.

[Monkey Winchester]

While I respect your opinion, I really have to disagree. His music is just way too slow, too quiet, and lacks any energy.

So does The Undertaker's. It gives him a presence. Orton wrestles a slow match, and walks to the ring slow. Its all about presence. When Orton comes down to the ring you know hes thinking about his game plan, and that hes usually 5 steps ahead of the competition. His new music symbolizes that effect.

I respect your opinion too. You also said that it wanted to make you cheer for Cena. Isnt that the Point???

[Undercurrent]

I truly miss Randy Orton's old theme as it always pumped me up. His new theme is not memorable in the very least. I gave it a chance and listened to it again but it did nothing for me at all.

Mr.Kennedy's is absolutely horrific. It sounds almost as if some emo band is ripping off AC/DC. He deserves a hell of a lot better than that.

I figured Jeff Hardy would never have his theme music changed but none the less it occurred and although I truly loved his previous theme, I happen to enjoy this one as well. Clearly this new theme will never live up to the previous one but it truly suits him. I've taken the time to actually listen to it a few times over and it gets me pumped up which was the intention of the song. They were very wise to add elements into this theme from the previous tune.

[Danmen001]

Some of the music changes the WWE makes I can't agree with, but quite a few aren't too bad.

Mr. Kennedy - His new music is exactly the same, except with increased tempo. While Kennedy is face, I actually have to agree with this one. His music seems more face like, high impact music if you will. The slow version is more in your face.

Finlay - Well, he seems to use Hornswaggle's music more now, because it gets more of a pop. When he uses the "My name is Finlay" one, still a good pop, but only when he isn't planning on having Hornny interfere.

Shelton - Better for a heel as well. Slower paced, 'full of himself', for lack of a better term. His old one was too fast paced.

Jeff Hardy - The major one. EVERYONE, I have talked too prefers the old one he had. Everyone likes that one more, and so do I. Unfortunately that was the "Hardy Boyz" music, and they needed to give him ME music.

Orton - Living in Australia, haven't heard it yet unfortunately. Although I love the Mercy Drive song. And the majority on here seem to like his old one more.

The WWE must be changing their style of music.

[Y 2 Jake]

I'm in a time warp. It's 1999 again and all the music in WWE is the same. Half these tunes I couldn't tell you who they belong to, unless a man in Speedos comes out immediately after. The music is ok I guess, but they strike me as songs that aren't worthy of being on albums. Other than WWE The Music Volume 9.

Bring back 80's style music or Jim Johnston or whatever his name is. I demand music that reflects the personality of the actual wrestler. This must change. No more generic rock. Real American has stood the test of time, I doubt the latest Hardy song will.

[Mighty NorCal]

Meh. Hardy's is k for his personality. Kennedy's fits him better as a face. I despised it at first, and would still prefer the original, but its probably better for a face in reality. SHelton's new music is excellent for him, I love it. I loathed his old weak ass theme, and the new one just fits his persona SO MUCH better. I cant really leavy a opinion on the new Orton one, I havent heard it enough, or seen enough entrances outta him with it to really say if I like it or hate it. He did well with it last night I thought, but they need to find a different point for it to hit POST match, becuase the slow soft girly lead in is weird after he punts someone in the head.

Finlay had some of the best damn music in the whole fed. FACT. I fucking hate they took it from him, and continue to weaken and bastardize the character.

[TomSmithUK]

Kennedy's is the same lyrics performed by a different band. And their take doesn't suit it at all, the vocals are too quiet for a start, the whole point of Kennedy is he's a loudmouth, so the loud distinctive vocals make sense.

It's quite ironic, I was thinking about how the big names seem to have a music shift when they are taking a step in their career. HHH had a cool music when he was in his first title winning period, 1999-2000. Then changed after the Stone Cold return (2000) and has stuck with that through the reign of terror.

Cena had had a major change to My Time Is Now after he won the WWE title.

Stone Cold changed leading towards his heel turn after his 2000 return.

Jeff on the verge of the push of a lifetime changes his music.


Does this mean that perhaps Orton is in line for a change again?

[RVDgurl]

I'm glad someone made this thread! I was damn near appalled at Orton's entrance music last night. My friend and I looked at each other in amazement. Orton had a very catchy, very recognizeable theme; I can't believe the WWE felt the need to change it. In the same light, I cannot get used to Jeff Hardy's theme. It would be ok for someone else, but the Hardy theme was so damn good- hell, it made me want to go out and wrestle.
I miss the days when the entrance music actually matched the wrestler. There are very few that I can think of off the top of my head (Jericho, Punk, Taker, Edge and Londrick come to mind) where this is the case. I don't feel that a change in music is a good idea unless the wrestler is getting an overhaul on their character.

[Skullz Crack'Em]

Orton's "Burn In My Light" theme was given to him right after he turned face and feuded with Evolution, it always seemed like a Face theme to me, that's the impression I always got from it. This new theme matches him more, it definitely has a heel vibe to it, personifying his "Ice Man" type gimmick that he is using instead of being a Legend Killer anymore. Believe me, it was time for a change in themes for Orton. Kennedy's theme is the exact same song, except in a faster beat, which helps get the fans pumped up for his entrance, now that he is a face, this makes sense for him to have a faster song. Then there is Jeff Hardy, a guy that needed his own theme song because his old one was a public theme song that you would here on some commercials on occasion(like Hardcore Holly's). The bad thing about Jeff's new theme is that it starts off way too slow, so I think WWE made the wrong choice of music for him.

[HellBoundPower]

So does The Undertaker's. It gives him a presence. Orton wrestles a slow match, and walks to the ring slow. Its all about presence. When Orton comes down to the ring you know hes thinking about his game plan, and that hes usually 5 steps ahead of the competition.The difference though is that Undertaker's whole gimmick is based off a slow, calculating pace. And while Orton has seemingly adopted the same type of pace, he seems like he's more of an aggressor, and the new music doesn't have any kind of aggression to it whatsoever. It almost sounds like a love song or something. And "Burn In My Light" wasn't really a fast song either. It had more energy to it, but was a slower pace compared to other songs.You also said that it wanted to make you cheer for Cena. Isnt that the Point???I guess it would be to an extent. But it didn't really make me want to cheer for Cena. It just made me want something to happened so I didn't have to hear that music again. Either Cena winning, JBL beating down Cena and his music playing, or Triple H coming out, cleaning house and his music playing. Just anything so I wouldn't have to hear Orton's music again.Orton's "Burn In My Light" theme was given to him right after he turned face and feuded with Evolution, it always seemed like a Face theme to me, that's the impression I always got from it.I can understand why you would get that vibe. To me it always seemed like music that would fit him whether he was face or heel. It seemed universal. It also fit with his cocky gimmick, cocky pose, and even later it fit with his aggressive personality because of it's slight heaviness.Believe me, it was time for a change in themes for Orton.I don't know if it was necessary, but even if it was, they could've at least picked something that didn't sound like a slow love song. Something heavier. Seeing as how Orton is a big fan of Metallica and Pantera, they could've used something slow and heavy that sounds like either of those bands. Anything but what they gave him.

[Jeff Hardy Rules]

I personally like kennedy but I think that they changd it because their turning him into face and the old theme sweared alot so they making the song for the younger audience. I like Hardy's old music better but this one is really good too. Orton is terrible big mistake.

[kieran_devlin]

Country rock music dosnt fit a cocky young talent like Mr Kennedy, the old music had a sort of personality that matched Kennedy and had a cool twinkle sound in it.
As for Jeff Hardy who cares hes and idiot who has made countless mistakes in his career and prolly no one will give a toss his music is generic anyway.
Orton had that music that only fitted his character, it was that music that was synonymous with Orton like how HBKs music is synonymous with him how undertakers Gongs are widely recognised (that sounded so bad).

If they dont change Ortons music back i tell you it will ruin his characters image.
As for Kennedy its too far back to change it to the old theme now.

Benjamin's theme is just a tweaked version of his old theme like how they tweaked undertakers a few times for example added the gongs at the start. Its fine for him suits him and isnt different from the effect his old one had.

[TheOneBigWill]

I'm semi-curious if the W.W.E. is secretly producing a record label with unknown bands to do their Wrestlers theme songs. Thats almost the only answer I have to why so many have taken on new music. Some good, some bad.

Jeff Hardy: Hardy's new music was a great thing for him for numerous reasons. He was heading in a Main Event direction and needed a new feel. His original music was the "Hardy Boyz" theme music, and he needed badly to break away from that, as it was the theme music of a Tag Team, not an individual. Matt's been striving on his own theme song since turning on Jeff back in 2002. Its about time Jeff caught up.

Mr. Kennedy: I wasn't high on this at first, as I felt it was hurting him with how fast it was. I just didn't sound like it had the "Kennedy feel." (although I'm not quite sure what his feel is) Of course all of that is now a mute point as I enjoy and like his music now, as a face. Don't ask me the difference, the music just fits him more as a face than when he was a heel.

Randy Orton: This is the horrible side to the new music. Randy Orton's old theme, albeit old and out-dated now, was Orton to a 'T'! Just like Alterbridge is to Edge, Mercy Drive is to Orton.

This is apparently his new music. If this is true, its definately NOT fitting.

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[Taker316]

I dno. I find a lot of the new themes are pretty horrible like... Nothing like the old times like the ones that last a lifetime. *shattered glass* *Real american* and of course undertakers which got a lil bit tweaked, More like a modernized version of his OLD theme which is amazing, (i remember WM 20 when he returned back with that gimmick, brought chills right down my spine!) and yeah.

Ortons was HORRIBLE although i was really gettin sick of his old *take whats mine* or whatever song but compared to his *new one* that sounded amazing lol

Kennedys.... Just go back to the old one please

Finlay NEEDS to go back to the old irish one that was awesome, represented him amazingly!

They probably just needa keep experimenting until they find the right ones. Like Y2J, amazing. Taker, amazing. Umaga = perfect for his gimmick. HHH well... song is self explanitory. Edge= LOTS energy, wicked song for him (although when he changed to this one, i didnt like it at 1st but now i love it)

[HellBoundPower]

I don't know if that theme posted by TheOneBigWill is his new theme or not. It really doesn't sound the same. Maybe it's just me, but it sounded a lot slower and softer. Maybe it's just because the volume was low or something, but that doesn't sound right. I guess I'll have to wait until next Monday to be sure. Either way, it doesn't fit him at all, whereas "Burn In My Light" fits him perfectly.

[Frank the Frowner]

Whatever Will posted is not his new theme. I did some searching around, and Orton posted on his official forum that the song is called "Voices" by whoever did the WM 24 theme. He said he really liked the theme and "felt it" as he made his way to ringside.

After hearing it again, I think it's a song that definitely suits him. I like it a lot, but the only problem is that it's not distinctive enough to make you know that it's him. It lacks the oomph that HHH and Cena's music has. You know the crowd is going to react when they hear the opening chords of those. Just like with his other theme, "HEY" made you know it was Orton right away. I see this theme having a little bit of difficulty achieving that.

Hardy and Kennedy's new music isn't that bad. Hardy's old music was perfect for him, but this new theme isn't that bad. It also suits him pretty well. Kennedy's still sounds like a horrible AC/DC ripoff, but as far as being a face goes, it's a theme that's livable with.

[TheOneBigWill]

This is apparently his new music.

"Voices" by Rev Theory:
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The original youtube video I had was false. The songs are not the same, and its a result of morons posting crap on youtube. The song that I've replaced it with is a video taken directly from Raw.

You can hear the song pretty well. It still isn't as good as Mercy Drive, but its better than that crap I posted earlier.

Overall. This is a song that will take some time to grow on you. I think its similar to Triple H's theme song by Motorhead, when he switched over from "My Time." I love the motorhead song now, but way back in the beginning, I was very upset he changed it.

Another example of good and bad alternatives.

Steve Austin: People love the original glass breaking classic, but I went NUTS for the Disturbed version, and then the alternative to that, before he went back to the original.

I was very happy and thrilled with the two alternatives to the plain glass breaking beat. I felt Austin's original is the worst.. but since not everyone is a rock fan, the Disturb song flopped to most, apparently. :(

[Egg McMuffin]

I really dont like that orton one. I really really liked mercy drive so much more, the start of it was so much better, and the words to it were just like, hey, its my turn, gimme the belt... this is more like, hey im a psycho with voices in my head. It just plain sucks, its far far far too slow for him imo, the other one was faster, and yet it still suited his slow walk to the ring, plus it looked better with his pose I think...

Jeff hardys new one is growing on me, at first I thought why are they getting rid of a classic? But I kinda like it I guess...

Kennedys is also growing on me. Same again really, I thought the other one sounded really good for him but I kinda start to like this one now.

I think the most part of it all is just getting used to it. Like sometimes when I go to the barbers when I come out I dont automatically like what hes done, but then like a day later I love it... so give it time and you might think differently...

[Rated K for Kennedy... Kennedy!]

How much money are Rev Theory's record label paying WWE, they do Kennedy's new song, and Ortons and they did the No Way Out theme too!- little obsessiver don't you think?! They aren't a bad band but they're nothing on Saliva (Who WWE really love, and rightly so)

[kieran_devlin]

How much does that Orton theme after hearing it again sound like really bad Porno music.
They are trying to go for the feel that Orton is a pizza delivery boy with a 12inch sausage.

NO i think really that they were going for the he is a evil master planner that is somehow evil because his mind is fucked thus he hears voices metaphorically suggests he isnt all there.

No as i said before i dont like it and it dosnt suit his character at all.

I bet WWE made him say all that stuff he did about his new theme.

EDIT: Kennedys them is by an Australian Country Rock band ill try nad find the name of the band.

Kennedy also said a bunch of crap about his new them and how it represents change or summit.

AS for other themes i wanted HHH theme to change to King of Kings by Motorhead. I preferred the game them by Motorhead as it felt like a proper song and had a more new HHH feel to it.

[NightHawk451]

Why did wwe replace orton's catchy theme with the i have voices in my head song? first thing that came up my mind to that theme was ''hmmm who this be?'' they should change it back to it's original because that theme could really pump people up

[Monkey Winchester]

Now I am probably one of the few on here that actually likes Randy's new theme. If you listen to the lyrics they fit his new gimmick to a T. Add in the fact that his slow walk to the ring fits so well with the groove of the music and the look on his face when walking to the ring. I am going to put the lyrics up here now and you guys can take a look at them.

(CHORUS)
I hear voices in my head,
they council me,
they understand,
they talk to me!

You got your rules and your religion,
all designed to keep you safe.
But when rules start getting broken
you start questioning your faith.
I have a voice that is my savior
hates to love and loves to hate.
I have the voice that has the knowledge
and the power to rule your fate.

I hear voices crying.
I see heroes dying.
I taste the blood thats drying.
I feel the tension rising.

Repeat chorus

all the lawyers are defenseless
all the doctors are disease
and the preachers all are sinners
and the police just take the grease
all you judges you are guilty
all the bosses i will fire
all you bankers will have losses
and politicians are all liars

I think those are the words i listened to the song a million times on my VCR. If they are not correct they are damn close.

Back to my original topic though. Those lyrics fit his new persona to a T. I cant think of a better song than that. I do agree that they need to find a spot to play the song when he wins a match. I have picked that spot as...

I hear voices crying
I see heroes dying
I taste the blood thats drying
I feel the tension rising

But that is just me. Its where the song starts picking up and would be the perfect spot to do it. Hopefully they keep using this theme because I for one really enjoy it.

[kieran_devlin]

Ortons new theme = porno music. I think everyone will agree with me on that notion. Just as i said before it is crap and dosnt fit Ortons character AT ALL.

I dunno why people like Kenndys new theme it just sounds like some sort of indy pop rock that ya hear on the radio all the time. It must be someone's personal taste in music if they like it.

I like themes that are original and are memorable, EXACTLY like Edge with his theme being recognised as EDGE or as Batistas theme or HHH Motorhead theme.

Its all the same i think they need to go back to classic themes, i think Kennedys old theme was a classic theme.

Either that or themes with parts done by the wrestler itself.

The only remix re sung theme i like is Rey Mysterios POD theme because it has his voice in it as well as the lead singers and retains that beat essentially making it the same theme but better.

[Monkey Winchester]

Ortons new theme = porno music. I think everyone will agree with me on that notion. Just as i said before it is crap and dosnt fit Ortons character AT ALL.

No. Just No. You dont have to like the song. But to say it doesnt fit his character is ludicrous.

Have you been watching the same Randy Orton that im watching or are you watching the debut of Orton on smackdown Five years ago? Orton is no longer that pretty boy wonderbread like face that he was when he started out.

This music fits his new sadistic charcter perfectly. The way it seems like there is something going on in his head all the time. The way he stalks his opponents and knows what they are going to do before they do it (usually). I for one am glad they changed his theme because his old theme used to fit his character but after awhile it just didnt seem to make sense.

P.S. What kind of porno have you been watching because his music sounds nothing like that type of music.

[kieran_devlin]

this post is in answer to your post.

First of all i feel Ortons character isnt MANKIND with a split personality.

Mercy Drive song had a line in it - "im gonna take whats mine"
that is he is out to win all the time.

The new theme just dosnt even suggest he is crafty or is out for himself it suggests he has a split personality.

3 variety of porno amature, pro and pro with a story

You get bad porno dvds like the plumber who came to fix the loo but ends up shaggin a milf it has bad music that can only be described as classic porno music this is just a made up example

lets drop it because i dont want spam

[Monkey Winchester]

this post is in answer to your post.

First of all i feel Ortons character isnt MANKIND with a split personality.

Mercy Drive song had a line in it - "im gonna take whats mine"
that is he is out to win all the time.

The new theme just dosnt even suggest he is crafty or is out for himself it suggests he has a split personality.

3 variety of porno amature, pro and pro with a story

You get bad porno dvds like the plumber who came to fix the loo but ends up shaggin a milf it has bad music that can only be described as classic porno music this is just a made up example

lets drop it because i dont want spam


This song has a whole verse to explain Ortons new Gimmick.

You got your rules and your religion,
all designed to keep you safe.
But when rules start getting broken
you start questioning your faith.
I have a voice that is my savior
hates to love and loves to hate.
I have the voice that has the knowledge
and the power to rule your fate.

Orton does not give a flying beeswax about the rules. He has no respect for anyone and for that fact hates everyone. How does that not get across that he will do whatever it takes to win? I realize he isnt Mankind but he sure as hell is very evil and sadistic. Which is why this theme represnts him so well.

[HellBoundPower]

How much does that Orton theme after hearing it again sound like really bad Porno music.
They are trying to go for the feel that Orton is a pizza delivery boy with a 12inch sausage.You're totally getting rep for that comment. Hilarious!This music fits his new sadistic charcter perfectly. The way it seems like there is something going on in his head all the time. The way he stalks his opponents and knows what they are going to do before they do it (usually). I for one am glad they changed his theme because his old theme used to fit his character but after awhile it just didnt seem to make sense.Again I have to disagree. His new character is not calm, and he's not suffering from dissociative identity disorder, which means that he doesn't hear voices. He's just a cold son of a bitch. The new music is really just too calm and relaxing to fit someone like Orton. I think the Mercy Drive theme still fits him, because he's out to take everything, be his own man, and shine the spotlight on himself, which is exactly what "Burn In My Light" eludes to.

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

I think the biggest issue here is that it doesn't follow the formula:

"First note of recognition for audience's attention and huge pop, few seconds of build, wrestler enters, theme picks up pace and continues at the same level".

A majority of the themes that don't just sound like boring generic rock or hip hop music follow this pattern. Orton's new theme starts off in the same basic (if not faster) tempo, which doesn't allow for any psyching up or build. Essentially, his theme is as emotionally stirring as "Awaiting the Cage" is...you know, the repetitive humming beat that they play when they're lowering a cage around the ring.

Orton's theme isn't a bad song...its something to tap your foot to...but that's the problem. If you're just tapping you're foot slowly, your rhythm is the same as a lullaby: repetitive, lacking energy, and droning so that its tiresome. Its completely devoid of that jolt that gets you excited.

To those that say it fits Orton's character, it seems there's 2 arguments being presented. One is lyrics. While lyrics are, obviously, an important aspect of any song, the WWE's lyrics aren't as much of a necessity, since who is really paying attention to the music's lyrics while they're trying to take in the action itself? This is within reason, naturally. If you're trying to go with a masculine song, you don't want lyrics talking about strawberry scented muffins, unicorns, and fairies. But more importantly, you don't want Undertaker to be changed to a theme song where the lyrics talk about death and such, but the only instruments are a triangle, a flute, harp, and the highest pitch on a piano. Ambiance over lyrics. The other argument seems to be that Orton is slow, methodical, and this fits him much in the same realm as how Taker has slow music. Even though Orton isn't running around the ring like Kendrick, he doesn't have an imposing gimmick of intimidation like Taker does, so having a slow theme doesn't build up suspense, it kills it.

They could do worse...but they could do much, much better. In my opinion, the Mercy Drive song had all the essential elements to a good entrance theme, so why bother changing it?

[buddy_z34]

i dont know about you guys but i like the switches on all of them. they all fit the character gimmicks that they currently are using.

Orton's new music is slow and steady and it fits him quite well. i really liked it.

Kennedy's music is sort of an in your face kinda song. just like he is.

Hardy's music is fast paced just as he is.

they all seem to fit the personas quite well. as mentioned before it might just be a ploy for the WWE to sell it's entrance music CD's.

[THE Madcap]

Orton's new theme - Haven't heard it properly because I won't catch RAW until later this evening, but from that video I can safely say that for now, I don't like it. Burn in my light is Orton. Period. If I think Orton, I think of bronze lights, the bronze shower and "hey.....!". Even though the song was more fitting from when he split from Evolution, portraying the spurned guy out to prove his doubters wrong, it just became him, it fitted his slower walk to the ring he's recently adopted and I think many will stuggle to identify with it.

Kennedy's - I hated it when I first heard it, mainly because I hated the idea of a face Kennedy. But at least you can recognise and associate the song with him and in time it will gro. But it does sound very AC/DCish which I never noticed. Thunderstruck's my favourite song by the way... maybe Orton should come out to that.

Benjamin's - I LOVE this new theme. Fits his cocky heel persona perfectly and IMO gives him more of a big time feel. The old one felt kinda rookie-ish and I only really associated it with him beating HHH, and giving him that gay little slap mid match.

[ABS]

I hated both Jeff's and Kennedy's new musics when they came out , but now they got over me and I love Hardy's new music. Just give Ortons some time and you wilsl surley get hooked up to it and think its better than the old one.

[SeriphinX]

I liked Kennedy's new music the first time I heard it..I just could not buy into his "in your face" character as much with that female vocal on his first music. The one now has an upbeat ACDC sound to it, which I like.

I guess it's different tastes for everyone..Back before The Rock hit his stride, I could not stand his music, it was all bass beat and boring..then when he turned face and got the title and they added that little guitar riff toward the end of it, it was awesome all of a sudden.

[DeadmanInc.]

I'm not a fan of Orton's new music either. His old one suited his cocky personality perfectly. His new music seems better suited for a guy like Mic Foley or even Festus.

Jeff's new theme is good. It's not as energetic as his old one, but that was The Hardyz theme, not his own.

[MrScott]

Okay ortons was defiently better this week, but it seems they tweaked it a little, the vocals seem quite a bit louder, and since they now start it with "I hear voices in my head" it gives it a move impactful start to the song

[ATTITUDEERA4EVER]

I liked Kennedy's new music the first time I heard it..I just could not buy into his "in your face" character as much with that female vocal on his first music. The one now has an upbeat ACDC sound to it, which I like.

I guess it's different tastes for everyone..Back before The Rock hit his stride, I could not stand his music, it was all bass beat and boring..then when he turned face and got the title and they added that little guitar riff toward the end of it, it was awesome all of a sudden.

Yeah, I also liked that theme...the one he used when he came back to join the WWF against the Alliance?

Randy ortons theme is alright but the verses at the beginning just don't do it. it seems too slow. austin had glass shattering, Rock had "IF YA SMELL", Foley has car brakes screeching, Ric Flair has "Wooo!", but it doesn't seem like once you hear the theme you'd expect to hear a huge pop.

They really need to stop using these gay rock songs for entrance themes.

[Straight_Edge_Mystic]

After glancing through this thread the past week, I paid special attention to Orton's and Kennedy's music tonight to truly gauge a reaction for myself. Orton's grew on me a little bit. Although not as catchy or flashy as "Burn In My Light", this "Voices" one does fit him and I do like it, especially the lyrics. if they could remix it and give it some umph and time his entrance right, it could be killer. And Kennedy's, like a lot have said, just plain sucked. It doesn't fit him and for an AC/DC-ish song is actually rather quiet and boring. The singer also has a horrible voice. I love Jeff's, it's just so mellow yet badass just like Jeff.

[TheOneBigWill]

While I realize posting Randy Orton's new song is going to be a bit overkill.. I have to do it at least once more, because to the most recent date, I've found the best version of it, and the longest version.

UyaIF0WjVZE

After listening to that much of it, I've changed my mind. I now officially love the song as it is. That song is played in a loop as well, but even still its a great song. However, I'm still not sold on it being a perfect fit for Randy Orton.

The main lyric of the song is "I hear voices in my head, they talk to me." When I hear that, I don't think of someone who's suppose to be a Legend Killer, or soulless. I think of Mick Foley when he was Mankind. I think of Al Snow when he had head. I mean, seriously.. the song is a great song, but its not completely perfect like "Burn In My Light" was originally. Its new, which is going to help Orton in the long run as everyone's theme song dies out from time to time. (Almost everyone, anyways, with a few exceptions)

[SeriphinX]

Ever since Kennedy's music has changed, I've noticed he has gotten a larger pop from the crowd..so its obviously effective. And that's what you want in an entrance theme. Of course, people were begging for MRK to turn face because they (me) really want to like this guy. And personally, I think this angle of interrupting people and being obnoxious fits PERFECTLY..If they want to push him to Rock or Austin status, they should keep doing this. Blaring MRRRRRRRRR..K E N N E D Y on the mic right in an opponents face is just hilarious to me.

[Richnap]

I agree with most people so far. I just don't understand why a entrance song like Jeff Hardys witch is used in pop culture and is familiarized with the Hardys is completely axed. But I guess I felt the same way when Matt changed his song but now I like it. I guess it just takes some time. Randys song isn't bad but I thought his last song was great and fit him better. Randy does play mind games but with other people not himself. I have mixed feelings with Kennedys. Whats next a horrible rap version of Sexy Boy? Maybe Cena can come out to elevator music. how far will this go? Thank god Ric Flair retired before they remade his famous entrance music

[TNABlowssssss]

Jeff Hardy - Fits him well, last one was good and everyone who watches will always remember his old one, but his new one seems more for him being a main eventer and a new step for him.

Mr. Kennedy - Like most of you, not really feeling it, never really liked his old song either, so I think he needs another one.

Randy Orton - At first did not like it, thought it was really stupid. But now it fits him, the sadistic, slow walking, not caring Randy Orton. It really fits him. And now im starting to really like the song and going crazy so i can download it. But cant find a CD Quality download anywhere

[benmaney]

Orton's new theme is really bad. It says the voices talking to me, which makes no sense with Orton's character. I think that if they just had to change it, they should have gone with something by AC/DC because his trunks all have AC/DC on them (the ones that I have seen, I don't look back there on purpose, it's where the camera angle is.)

I came up with a good theme for Orton. I believe the perfect theme for Orton would be Night Prowler by AC/DC. To me, Orton seems to just prowl around his enemy, like when he gets on his knees when he is getting ready for an RKO. This just came to me, please let me know what you think.

[Player_1]

Sometimes a change in the entrance themes are good. SOME. I would rather prefer some of the old themes of some wrestlers. In this thread, Hardy, Orton, and Kennedy seems to be the key targets.

In my opinion I prefer their old theme. But for the sake of discussion, I can get use to Kennedy's theme and Jeff Hardy's theme. Both their new themes are okay. I don't like Orton's theme. It just plain sucks to me.

[crspnx]

ok, you can agree with me or not
but..

orton's new theme suits him...slow, melodic, dangerous, it makes you feel like his kind of twisted, which fits orton perfectly.

kennedy's....well, im sure they had good intentions, but I hate it

when it comes to hardy and kennedy's themes though, in the past, doesnt a theme done by a real band usually signal a big push, to the level of world champion?

examples:

Batista to his Saliva theme (after world title win)
Triple H to his Motorhead theme
Edge from the generic "you think you know me" repeated over and over to Metallingus (feud with hbk, flair, and cena)
Orton from Line in the Sand to Burn in My Light (world title win)
Cena to The Time is Now (wwe championship win)
Big Show to Crank it Up (went to biggest heel on ecw, plus ecw champ)
Mark Henry to the Three 6 Mafia Theme (huge push as he returned)
Rey Mysterio to POD version of Booyaka 619 (world title win)
Kane to Finger Eleven Theme (big push)


Theme by real band= BIG push

all the best for kennedy and hardy

[THE Madcap]

ok, you can agree with me or not
but..

when it comes to hardy and kennedy's themes though, in the past, doesnt a theme done by a real band usually signal a big push, to the level of world champion?

examples:

Batista to his Saliva theme (after world title win)
Triple H to his Motorhead theme
Edge from the generic "you think you know me" repeated over and over to Metallingus (feud with hbk, flair, and cena)
Orton from Line in the Sand to Burn in My Light (world title win)
Cena to The Time is Now (wwe championship win)
Big Show to Crank it Up (went to biggest heel on ecw, plus ecw champ)
Mark Henry to the Three 6 Mafia Theme (huge push as he returned)
Rey Mysterio to POD version of Booyaka 619 (world title win)
Kane to Finger Eleven Theme (big push)


Theme by real band= BIG push

all the best for kennedy and hardy

I don't know if I agree with that...

Batista - Was a world champion and a Royal Rumble winner before he was given the Saliva theme.

Triple H - Was a multiple world champion coming out of the McMahon-Helmsley era and probably needed a new theme to distance himself from the old one, used by Stephanie/Chyna

Orton - Was a world champion while using "Line in the sand". Obviously he needed a new theme to detract himself from Evolution.

Cena - Went from a theme done by himself...to a theme done by himself. Could have possibly been to signal his push, but IMHO was done to raise awareness of his album.

Big Show - Had already held the WWE title before his theme change, becoming ECW champ is hardly a push, his theme was just getting stale and needed jazzing up.

Mark Henry - Was feuding with The Undertaker under his old theme. The Three 6 Mafia one was on a WWE CD that they needed to promote and was a better fit for his character than the generic rock track.

However, you could be on to something with Rey, Edge and Kane. Although IMO Rey's old theme was tacky and POD performing at wm22 might have had something to do with it. Also, Edge was turning heel and his gimmick needed separating from the E&C one, in order for him to be pushed.

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

Though it isn't new music by any means, why is Triple H the only man to have TWO theme songs now? Is it just another one of those "I want to stand out", "backstage politics" type of things again...or is this really the second week in a row that someone backstage has played the wrong theme? Lol. Honestly, it can't be the latter. Personally, I'm not a fan of either of Triple H's songs, as they just feel like generic rock music to me and those just all blend together with no real personality in my mind, but even though I'd like to see him have new music, I'm sure that there are others that wouldn't....and, on top of that...I wouldn't want him having THREE songs. Special treatment? Lol.

Newest music they've implemented seems to be Evan Bourne's but I can't comment on it as I've barely only heard it once.

And does anyone else think its time to give D.H. Smith something that isn't just another "generic rock song", but more along the lines of a revamp of Davey Boy's? Smith isn't getting over on his own (partially due to booking) but when he can't stand out in any way from anyone else, its certainly not going to help him.

[WZWill]

but it doesn't seem like once you hear the theme you'd expect to hear a huge pop.

They really need to stop using these gay rock songs for entrance themes.

He's a heel, he's not supposed to get a huge pop.

I didn't like Hardy's new one at first, but it's grown on me recently. Have to say I loved Orton's new theme from day one, just wish they'd hurry up and release it. Never knew why they never capitalised on the mp3 generation and made some kind of WWE iTunes, put themes up as they're used etc. Easy money.

[Slim Pickns]

He's a heel, he's not supposed to get a huge pop.

I didn't like Hardy's new one at first, but it's grown on me recently. Have to say I loved Orton's new theme from day one, just wish they'd hurry up and release it. Never knew why they never capitalised on the mp3 generation and made some kind of WWE iTunes, put themes up as they're used etc. Easy money.

They may finally cave and end up doing this. Even with the Music Volume Eight up on iTunes and in stores it sold horribly. I have no doubt that after that they will stop wasting money and resources on creating CD and just start putting everyones themes on iTunes. When I saw volume eight on there I downloaded Don't Question My Heart and moved on. Looking at the popularity rating, thats what most people did. They could have saved thousands of dollars by doing an iTunes only release.

Eventhough most of you seem to not be liking the new themes, I bet they would have sold had they been put up the next day, with little effort and money from both parties involved. They could cater to wrestling junkie by not making them wait for a yearly CD with only one theme they actually want, casual fans who stumble upon it, and implulse buyers who wouldn't go out of their way to buy it but get it here because its easy.