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Last night, I was watching Bad Bloodd debut of Kane during the Undertaker-Shawn Michaels match. Even after all these years, I stand in awe of his entrance during that match.
Now, entrance themes are a huge part of a wrestler's gimmick. I'd even go as far as saying that it can make or break a wrestler's character. Plus, I am huge sucker for catchy entrance themes. Imagine Undertaker without his gong, or SCSA without his famous glass shatter. The whole schtick or a wrestler during his entrance also adds to that. And in WWE, their high production values and huge titan-trons graphic and videos add more to a wrestler's entrance.
Having said all of this, in current WWE (yes, only those who are on the active roster) who have the best, meh and worst entrance themes? To start, I'll list some of my personal choices.
Thumbs up
1. CM Punk- Before anyone points out, I know he's currently away from WWE; however, he's still listed as an active member of the roster, so I'll include him. On the current roster, I think he has the best entrance. From the static to start his music, to his whole 'it's clobbering time' just adds so much to his 'Best in the World' Character. I love everything about his current entrance theme, and the song 'Cult of personality' just fits it so well.
2. Daniel Bryan- To be very honest, I was never a big fan of 'Flight of the Valkyries.' But it just grew on me over time. The best part of his entrance is the crowd participation. The crowd just doesn't pop, but keep on chanting throughout his entrance which adds to his whole simple but effective entrance schtick.
3. Real Americans- Yes, I love their entrance. The whole music (I forgot the name) is very effective piece and the way they top it off with 'We the people' is awesome.
4. The Wyatt family- I gotta admit, this is one of the best, if not the best, entrance theme in WWE at this time. 'Live in fear' along with the whole dark theme just works so perfectly. I just hope they get a real lantern for Bray instead of that LED one he carries around at this time.
Thumbs in the middle
1. John Cena- It's nothing in particular, but the his entrance theme has overstayed its welcome, partly due to the lyrics of his song. I still dig the whole talking to the camera man schtick and then the sprint from Cena.
2. Randy Orton- I like the entrance music, I really do. However, Randy's entrance is pretty bland. If it wasn't for his awesome pose on the turnbuckles, I'll give it a thumbs down.
3. Kofi Kingston- I like his entrance theme overall. I just think that it needs a change like the Kofi character.
Thumbs down
1. Bad News Barrett- What can I say! If someone has continuously gotten poor entrance music and theme, it's Wade Barrett. I really think it's one of the reasons why his character never got over.
2. Big E Langston- I don't know, it just doesn't work for me. The music sounds very generic and his entrance doesn't do anything for me to get excited about.
3. Cody Rhodes- My be it's just me, but Cody's current theme is just bland. It's a generic rock number by Jim Johnston. I have utmost respect for the guy, but his entrance just doesn't work for me.
I know I might've overlooked quite a few entrance themes. But if I include all of it, this post will never end.
I'd like to know what your best, meh and worst themes are in the current WWE active roster.
And let's not spam.
Now, entrance themes are a huge part of a wrestler's gimmick. I'd even go as far as saying that it can make or break a wrestler's character. Plus, I am huge sucker for catchy entrance themes. Imagine Undertaker without his gong, or SCSA without his famous glass shatter. The whole schtick or a wrestler during his entrance also adds to that. And in WWE, their high production values and huge titan-trons graphic and videos add more to a wrestler's entrance.
Having said all of this, in current WWE (yes, only those who are on the active roster) who have the best, meh and worst entrance themes? To start, I'll list some of my personal choices.
Thumbs up
1. CM Punk- Before anyone points out, I know he's currently away from WWE; however, he's still listed as an active member of the roster, so I'll include him. On the current roster, I think he has the best entrance. From the static to start his music, to his whole 'it's clobbering time' just adds so much to his 'Best in the World' Character. I love everything about his current entrance theme, and the song 'Cult of personality' just fits it so well.
2. Daniel Bryan- To be very honest, I was never a big fan of 'Flight of the Valkyries.' But it just grew on me over time. The best part of his entrance is the crowd participation. The crowd just doesn't pop, but keep on chanting throughout his entrance which adds to his whole simple but effective entrance schtick.
3. Real Americans- Yes, I love their entrance. The whole music (I forgot the name) is very effective piece and the way they top it off with 'We the people' is awesome.
4. The Wyatt family- I gotta admit, this is one of the best, if not the best, entrance theme in WWE at this time. 'Live in fear' along with the whole dark theme just works so perfectly. I just hope they get a real lantern for Bray instead of that LED one he carries around at this time.
Thumbs in the middle
1. John Cena- It's nothing in particular, but the his entrance theme has overstayed its welcome, partly due to the lyrics of his song. I still dig the whole talking to the camera man schtick and then the sprint from Cena.
2. Randy Orton- I like the entrance music, I really do. However, Randy's entrance is pretty bland. If it wasn't for his awesome pose on the turnbuckles, I'll give it a thumbs down.
3. Kofi Kingston- I like his entrance theme overall. I just think that it needs a change like the Kofi character.
Thumbs down
1. Bad News Barrett- What can I say! If someone has continuously gotten poor entrance music and theme, it's Wade Barrett. I really think it's one of the reasons why his character never got over.
2. Big E Langston- I don't know, it just doesn't work for me. The music sounds very generic and his entrance doesn't do anything for me to get excited about.
3. Cody Rhodes- My be it's just me, but Cody's current theme is just bland. It's a generic rock number by Jim Johnston. I have utmost respect for the guy, but his entrance just doesn't work for me.
I know I might've overlooked quite a few entrance themes. But if I include all of it, this post will never end.
I'd like to know what your best, meh and worst themes are in the current WWE active roster.
And let's not spam.