WWE superstars enjoy a cult status in the modern world. Everything from their entrance themes to their attires to their in ring moves are subject to a large fan following. Specifically targeting the entrance theme aspect, a superstars entrance music and the grandeur associated with it is something all the fans look forward to seeing. During Wrestlemanias, the fanfare for stuff like these tends to multiply.Let us have a look at some of the most famous band performances we have seen over the years in the WWE.
#1 Rey Mysterio
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Wrestlemania 22 was a defining moment in Rey Mysterio’s career. After succesfully winning the Royal Rumble, Mysterio defeated world heavyweight champion Randy Orton and Kurt Angle in a triple threat match and in the course, won the title.
The match can also be remembered for popular American band P.O.D , also known as Payable on death performing Rey Mysterio’s entrance theme “Booyaka Booyaka 619’.
#2 Triple H
The event was Wrestlemania 21. Triple H held the world heavyweight title and was challenged by former Evolution member Batista. This was the storyline where Batista turned face and challenged the game after Triple H backstabbed the animal.
The stage was set. The rivalry heated up. It was Triple H’s turn to show his dominant side and the WWE left no stone unturned. They invited popular band Motorhead to perform their rendition of Triple H’s song as the game entered in all grandeour. Classic segment this.
#3 CM Punk
It was CM Punk’s turn now to end the streak of the Undertaker. Punk played a lot of mindgames with the phenom in the run up to the event. With age and the wily Paul Heyman by his side, Punk was all set to test the Undertaker.
Every Wrestlemania match revolves around the Undertaker. But it was Punk who stole the limelight this time as he entered the arena with ‘Living colour’ performing his hit entrance theme ‘Cult of Personality’. Punk walked in with Heyman to a rousing reception and the match was indeed one for the ages.
#4 Wyatt Family
John Cena and Bray Wyatt have been involved in some epic matches in recent times. The rivalry took centrestage at the recently concluded Wrestlemania 30 where Cena got the better of the ‘creepy’ Bray Wyatt. Speaking of creepy, Bray Wyatt got his own customized entrance theme performance for his debut Wrestlemania.
Mark Crozer and the Rels performed the ‘Living in fear’ song at the event with a voodoo themed outfit and backdrops.The rendition was indeed classy and Wyatt put up a great show.
#5 The Undertaker
A record 54,097 people stood on their feet to welcome the ‘bad a**’ American Undertaker at Wrestlemania 19. Ever since he changed his gimmick to that of a tough nut biker, the Undertaker had constant issues with the authority. He was pit into a handicap match against A-Train and Big Show at the mania.
With heavyweights to square off against and the streak on the line, the Undertaker needed some momentum. He was however greeted with a large dose of it thanks to Limp Bizkit. The highly popular band performed his hit theme song ‘Rollin’ as the dead man made his way to the ring in his legendary Harley.
This was an epic moment in the PPV and the video also shows you how excited the phenom himself was.