I read the article and I liked what he had to say.As for all the criticisms about Simmons' opinion,I think the guy just hates repetitive,filler music.I understand his POV when he says that Bret Hart's theme is boring (because it's the same verse on loop and it does get really boring after you get past the opening guitar riff) and when he says Austin and Rock's themes have crappy middles (because,again,it's the same 8-10 seconds on loop).Same thing with Triple H's entrance music.That's not to say that any of those themes are bad,just repetitive,but in pro wrestling,sometimes repeating the same high-octane hook on a loop's just what they need to make the song energetic and get the crowd into it.Also,who cares if he doesn't know the song titles?As long as you know what he's talking about,then what's the problem?Besides,it's an editorial column,which is journalist jargon for glorified blog.Don't expect Michael Cole standards of journalistic excellence.
One thing I thought he overlooked was the fact that the wrestlers themselves can make an entrance theme even better.I didn't really think Punk's entrance was that outstanding until last month when he did the worked shoot promo.That was really the moment where Punk's appearances became electric,and his entrance theme signified his arrival and the potential explosion of the "pipe bomb" he held in his hands.That was what made This Fire Burns feel like a lightning bolt through our hearts and minds.
A prime example of a wrestler pretty much making his entrance theme great would be Randy Orton.I have no doubt that Voices would suck hard if it was used on anyone else.His gimmick practically writes the song.
I don't get why Simmons thought Sheamus' song wasn't distinctive.It's pretty distinctive to me.Maybe it's because my head goes "It's a shameful thing,lobster head" when his music plays.
I don't really agree with him that Undertaker's funeral dirge entrance isn't great.I can see his point,but I still think Taker's entrance is electric,even if he does take 5 minutes to get to the ring.That being said,I've always preferred American Bad-Ass Undertaker coming out to Kid Rock or Limp Bizkit.
Didn't really like Billy Gunn's Mr. Ass entrance.
I kinda laughed when Simmons wrote "Whatever" after mentioning Cena's entrance.That's how I feel about it every time I hear it.The beginning is distinctive,but it never actually hits the kind of note that makes the song truly exciting.The whole song's a bit of an anticlimax. (just like Cena's matches,ohhhh snap!Just kidding,I like Cena.)
I agree with him that Jericho's entrance just might be the greatest entrance in pro wrestling.The countdown to the explosion to his theatrics.It's magic,even when Saliva tried to ruin it with a new version in 2002.
