5 things you did not know about WWE's musical maestro Jim Johnston

Jim JohnstonMany WWE fans would never have heard of Jim Johnston. Well, the man behind Stone Cold’s legendary ‘shattered glass’ theme. Not only that, he has composed the music for a host of popular WWE superstars including the Rock and the Undertaker.You would at least have seen and possibly forgotten his name if you have played any of the WWE video games – he is mentioned as the composer of every song in the game.This list takes a look at five things about one of the WWE’s unsung heroes

#5 Johnson composes the music for WWE Studios

At least Chaperone 2 has been cancelled

Johnston has moved on from just providing the theme songs for wrestlers to making songs for movies; just those produced by WWE Studios, that is. Johnston has composed the music for most of the wretched movies that have sprung up from the studio including the Triple H abomination called ‘The Chaperone’.

Johnston’s music might be the only bright spot in all those movies, but he would not be getting excited about some real Hollywood offers just yet.

#4 Johnston appeared on Beyond the Mat

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‘Beyond the Mat’ is the best pro wrestling documentary, period!! While Vince McMahon initially gave access to WWE backstage for shooting the documentary, he later chose to distance the WWE from it, owing to some less than flattering references to the WWE in the video.

Johnston appears in the documentary giving an interview, perhaps the first time that he has ever appeared on TV. He is seen discussing the idea behind Vader’s theme song to the interviewer.

#3 Johnston is an all-rounder

Some would argue that this is his greatest creation

Perhaps it is because of his introverted nature that Johnston rarely collaborates with fellow artists. In fact, he writes, composes and produces music alone. He even plays all the instruments necessary for his song.

Even though he has teamed up with other musicians every now and then, it is basically the exception that proves the rule.

#2 Admitted to having stage fright

Johnston on an episode of Total Divas

Johnston has always hated the limelight – he doesn’t appear on television and he doesn’t do extra gigs either. Well, the reason is that Johnston has an acute fear of the stage. He has admitted that it is the reason that he sticks to composing music in the background and doesn’t perform in front of a live audience, despite winning several awards for his music.

He did appear in an episode of Total Divas, though. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?

#1 He has been in the WWE since 1985

His greatest creation?

Johnston is one of the most tenured employees in the company. 2016 marks Johnston’s 31st year with the pro wrestling giant. He composed the music for the WWE’s most tenured competitor, The Undertaker as well.

Johnston is primarily involved in providing the soundtrack for WWE programming including several Raw themes throughout the last three decades. He also composed the music for WWE video games.

With various WWE themes constantly taking their place on top of the charts, there is no reason to question Johnston’s longevity in the company