Michael "Mike" Bennett is an American professional wrestler, presently gracing the rings of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), where he holds the esteemed title of one-half of the ROH World Tag Team Champions alongside Matt Taven, marking their third reign. Bennett and Taven proudly represent the Undisputed Kingdom stable. Before his current ventures, Bennett showcased his talents in WWE under the moniker Mike Kanellis and also made his mark in the realm of Impact Wrestling.
After starting his career on the independent circuit, Bennett debuted in ROH in 2008. Teaming up with Maria Kanellis, he formed "The Kingdom" stable, clinching the ROH World Tag Team Championship with Matt Taven. Through ROH's partnership with NJPW, they also secured the IWGP Tag Team Championship in Japan. Bennett shifted to TNA in late 2015, snagging the TNA X Division Championship. In 2017, he joined WWE alongside his wife Maria, adopting her maiden name as his character's surname. During his WWE stint, he held the WWE 24/7 Championship twice. Exiting WWE in April 2020, Bennett had brief stints back in ROH and Impact Wrestling before joining AEW in October 2022.
Mike Bennett's Current Theme Songs
Mike Bennett's current entrance theme song is "Suffer Unto Me" by Avenue F, featuring Matt Taven, which has been accompanying his walk to the ring. Since November 21, 2020, this entrance has been used up to the present.
Currently, as a part of the Undisputed Kingdom faction, Mike Bennett enters the ring with the theme song "Devil Rising" by Mikey Rukus, accompanied by fellow members Adam Cole, Matt Taven, Roderick Strong, and Wardlow. This entrance theme has been in use since January 3, 2024, and remains unchanged until now.
Mike Bennett's Earlier Theme songs
Mike Bennett's earlier theme songs are given below:
True Love" by CFO$ feat. KIT ( June 18, 2017 - April 5, 2020)
"The Miracle" by Dale Oliver ( February 23, 2016 - March 1, 2017)
"Forever in My Dreams" by Thomas Bergersen & Nick Phoenix ( January 5, 2016 - February 22, 2016)
"Something for You / Suffer Unto Me" by David Rolfe & Avenue F - with The Kingdom - TYPE Tag Titles ( July 12, 2014 - December 19, 2015)
"Fire Guitar" by Fabio Codega - with The Kingdom - TYPE Tag Titles ( April 5, 2015 - December 9, 2015)
"S.U.M." by Avenue F ( August 30, 2010 - July 11, 2015)
"Poem" by Taproot ( January 11, 2008 - August 29, 2010)
Mike Bennett's 2024 Finisher
Mike Bennett is utilizing a finisher A Samoan driver called "Divine Intervention" in ROH and the indies, "MIP - Miracle in Progress" in his initial TNA/Impact stint, and "The Power of Love" in WWE. He has been using this finishing move since January 5, 2016, until now.
In this move, Mike Bennett hoists his opponent onto his shoulders, then swiftly guides them over his shoulder, bringing them crashing down onto the mat while he gracefully descends into a sitting position. This results in the opponent landing on their upper back and neck, squarely between Mike's legs, facing him. There's also a variation of this move where Mike crosses his legs and clutches the opponent's wrist for added impact and flair.
Mike Bennett's Earlier Finishers
The previous finishers for Mike Bennett are listed below :
Piledriver ( July 11, 2013 - March 1, 2017)
Go Back to Japan - Anaconda Vise ( August 10, 2014 - January 4, 2016)
Hail Mary - with Matt Taven - Aided Piledriver ( October 9, 2014 - December 19, 2015)
Box Office Smash - Sitout Side Slam ( March 19, 2011 - December 14, 2013)
Photo Finish - Fireman's Carry Cutte (January 7, 2012 - December 14, 2013)
FAQ's On Mike Bennett Theme Song
A. Mike Bennett's current entrance theme is "Devil Rising" by Mikey Rukus.
A. Mike Bennett is currently a part of the Undisputed Kingdom.
A. Mike Bennett has been using the finishing move "Divine Intervention" in ROH and the indies, "MIP - Miracle in Progress" during his initial TNA/Impact stint, and "The Power of Love" in WWE.
A. In WWE, Mike Bennett wrestled under the moniker Mike Kanellis.
A. Mike Bennett joined AEW in October 2022