Wrestling Theme Song Extravaganza

In honor of the stupendous news that the Rock is returning (at least temporarily) to the WWF/E, below you will find my list of my 30 favorite wrestling theme songs of all time. If you didn't watch wrestling at some point in your history, you're either a girl or lying.

Enjoy.

#30: The New Age Outlaws- One of the finest and most entertaining tag teams of the Attitude Era (the best for professional wrestling) deserve one of the best intros.


#29: The Ultimate Warrior- A theme that suggests boundless energy and intensity fits nicely with the fact that Warrior Warrior is legitimately insane.


#28: AJ Styles- I have never watched much TNA, but Styles is very talented and he should be the focal point of their promotion.


#27: Rob Van Dam- Tacos? I like how in the music video for this track, Rob hands over the keys to his car by Spinning Heel Kicking them to the other fellow.


#26: The Million Dollar Man- That laugh is awesome. Imagine being able to laugh like that at any time.


#25: Batista- I prefer his old, lyric-free theme but the Saliva version is pretty saucy too.


#24: Booker T- Always entertaining, Booker is responsible for the greatest wrestling blooper of all time.


#23: Christian- Christian has had a lot of good themes, but I think this one qualifies as the best.


#22: Brock Lesnar- I always liked Brock but I wish he would incorporate more of his wrestling character into his MMA career.


#21: CM Punk- Legitimately a great song. Perfectly fits Punk's personality.


#20: Triple H (The Game)- As hard and fast a life as pro wrestlers lead, Lemmy of Motorhead puts them all to shame.


#19: Kurt Angle- A legitimately great wrestler, the guy won a gold medal. He also abuses steroids, domestically violences, and burns just about every bridge he ever made. Oh well.


#18: Chris Jerico- A guy whose music was good but his whole entrance was better.


#17: Ric Flair- WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


#16: D-Generation X- The WWF's answer to the NWO had its share of seminal wrestling moments as well as a very Rage Against the Machine-esque theme.


#15: Bret Hart- That guitar at the beginning is impossibly 80s. And Canadian. And pink.


#14: Goldberg- While the music was good, what set Goldberg apart was the awesome prize fighter entrance and great stage pyro.


#13: Shane McMahon- Underrated theme for an underrated wrestler. Obviously never a full-time guy, but few guys could or would take bigger bumps.


#12: Edge- Did you know: Alter Bridge, the band playing Edge's theme, is the remnants of Creed minus Scott Stapp.


#11: NWO- Great theme that signaled the arrival of the greatest faction of all time. The infection effect was especially cool.


#10: Hulk Hogan- Classic. Say your prayers. Eat your vitamins.


#9: The Legion of Doom- They could stop after those first few seconds and it would be a top 10 theme. Instant intensity upgrade.


#8: The Undertaker- I love all of Taker's themes (his dirge-esque ones better than American Badass) but I'll post the Ministry era theme, as it's my favorite version.


#7: Shawn Michaels- HBK is one of the best ever and you gotta love when superstars sing the lyrics to their own theme.


#6: Kane- Why can't we bring back the mask?


#5: Stone Cold Steve Austin- A popular choice for best ever, and no real argument. The breaking glass is quick, to-the-point, and awesome.


#4: The Rock- Of course. He's the best. Luv u, Dwayne.


#3: Evolution- Triple H Dominates this list. But he was smart and married the boss's daughter. So there.


#2: Chris Benoit- Controversial choice perhaps, given the whole murder-suicide thing, but this was just a great track along and let you know that you were about to see an intense display of physicality.


#1: Triple H (My Time)- My absolute favorite theme. Embodied the edge of the Attitude Era and got the crowd pumped.

(Kinda) Daily Good Music

Today's jam is "Feeling Stronger Everyday" by Chicago.

Chicago reminds me of both what is good about rock music and what is bad. Early on in their careers, they produced great song after great song (including today's track) highlighted by awesome brass and rhythm sections. Then later, the group stuck to producing sappy ballads that didn't highlight their great talent.

Still, they created more than enough great music to get your fix.

Enjoy.

(Kinda) Daily Good Music

Today I promote a little nepotism.

The jam is "That Feel Good" by Young Prince. Young Prince is an up-and-coming young MC from DC. He's got great skills and I'm sure he'll be blowing up quite soon. (So get in on this action before everybody else does).

Download his most recent mixtape, Back to the Basics from here. I will also encourage you to take a listen to that not only because the rhymes are sweet, but also because the beats on the mixtape were provided by Electrical Requiem, the up-and-coming duo comprised of my brother and his collaborating partner.

Seriously, this is great young talent and worth your time and effort.

Enjoy.

The Best Song

Below I give you what I truly believe to be the finest example of popular music ever. It is a track of endless emotion. It is a track of great composition. It is a track of stellar musicianship. I implore all of you to listen to it at least 5 times. Try to find something new about it each time. This is not a (Kinda) Daily Good Music. And, to be honest, I'm not really sure why I am posting this right now; it's not like I just came across it. But I am moved. This track continues to speak to me, years after I first heard it. It penetrates the soul like few others. At various points in my mental, physical, and emotion state, it has meant different things to me. But I always come away from it with a deep and appreciative understanding of it.

So please, enjoy "Better than Heaven" by Bloc Party.


Bloc Party - Better Than Heaven
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