AJ Styles himself wanted the theme change. He went to Adam Pearce who relayed the info to Triple H and he approved it. The song is actually by Stevie Stone and Styles himself helped write and compose it. So Def Rebel had nothing to do with it. And Styles as pretty much earned to right to have some creative control.
Best themes of all time: Edge (metalingus) Cody (kingdom) Batista (I walk alone) Kane (show chemical) Glass shatters (disturbed) Chris Jericho (Judas) Hollywood rock Trish stratus Bianca Randy (burn in my life) Christian (take over) Jeff hardy (no more words) Hulk hogan
@@adambryant4149 punk’s both songs are amazing, but cult of personality is just something else. if you listen to the lyrics, it resonates with his character very well. not even as a theme but as an actual song itself, it’s my favourite song :]
Listen I liked his old theme, but Def Rebel actually did something right and made it even more badass with the orchestra and the darker tones. Def Rebel misses a lot, but when they hit, they HIT!
Yeah I honestly don’t mind Tiffany’s new theme and think the main reason it gets hate is because people liked the old one. People are adverse to change to the point any change is bad.
That's the problem, though. When making new music for a wrestler, you have to have your finger on the pulse of the people. If a song is loved, you need to figure out why and apply that to the new theme. Of course, if the character is changing drastically, you also need to reflect that change. Def rebel seems to have missed the first part of that memo when they signed on. While there are some songs they've made that are legit ass, a lot of them are fine, but have completely lost everything about the previous theme that made it fit to a character.
24:56 In her defense, I don’t know how recent it was but I think it was after she got called up to Smackdown she did a interview talking about the change to her theme song and she said that she wanted to change it to that because she personally likes it.
We need music licensing to return. Also AJ switched songs because HE wanted it. He simply got sick of hearing the same song over and over again. He can do what he wants.
Apollo and Andrade always had thier taglines in the beginning. Also something interesting with Bron, even when he got the new Smackdown theme, he was still using his old theme in nxt + a mix version of it with Corbin's theme. I'd actually say Def Rebel has a lot of good songs but they're mainly in NXT.
Dakota Kai's "Kombat" is an A++ When it comes to Drew, I prefer his NXT "Gallantry" theme over Broken Dreams and his current Gallows and Anderson's "Omen in the Sky" was a classic Shayna Baszler's "Loyalty is Everything" NXT theme should've never went away
Literally I heard him say it’s a banger and I was like 😮 wdym a banger. Her def rebel theme is, in my opinion, the worst def rebel theme and downgrade of all time.
I've recently searched Producer: Ali Dee Theodore and Producer: Anthony Mirabella and there could be a reason for them sucking and that is solely on Mirabella being in head producer on 90% of the WWE Formation of the team. But would swapping the head around to Dee change the generic output thing completely around though for the better to prevent them getting their P45.
Bro theory new theme sounds like a kidz bop trap remix. So unnecessary to change his. Like I’m not even tryna make it a meme, but genuially bottles and champagne woulda been way better 😭😭
Def Rebel should go on Vacation or something just get rid of them, I don't like to call someone out so they get released but we need a change and that ASAP
Considering we never got Roman Reigns v Lashley one on one for the title I like to lister to their songs back to back and just imagine the chaos. Both are A++
My top 5 Entrances theme's of all time 1. The undertaker 2.Stone cold steve austin the old version he used between 1996-1998 very similar to the one he uses now but a bit more bass makes it 1500 times better. 3.Jake The snake roberts 4.The ultimate warrior 5. Jeff jarrett's theme he used in wwf between 1993-1995 find me a more catchy theme i'll wait.
Def Rebel needs to get the boot - it's the biggest flaw on the current product, he does have some okay ones but the majority are just "Default Unknown Player Character"
Dragon Lee is an A++ for me, I wasn't even super into Dragon Lee, but the whole intro package, the smoke coming out the dragon nose, it's just so perfect
I think they should open theme songs up to more bands, like they used to do. Downstait is one of my favorite wrestling theme bands. Ziggler’s theme was by them as well as his current Wanted Man theme. Miz’s theme. Fucking Cody Rhoades’ theme. They also made a remix of Cardona’s theme in his later Zack Ryder days as well as his current Indie God theme which is pretty good. They’ve proven that they can make great songs. I think more bands making songs is what they should do and have Jim Johnston oversee and executively produce them (or something along those lines). I don’t care. Def Rebel just needs to go
Def Rebel, sure, bad, uninspired stretch of time now, but they also had INCREDIBLE bangers. I think they deserve a chance, because they screwd up multiple people once, they can reedem themselves
For the ones who agree these songs suck , how about the bigger question : with context (what would you do better to make these songs sound better ) because ofc def rebel isn’t the best but if nobody has logical takes on what they could do better then you don’t have any reason to really judge them.
I actually like Indi Hartwells song. I've never watched her entrance so I don't know what kind of vibe it gives in that sense. However, when I'm playing 2k her song plays multiple times and it just stays stuck in my head. I can't say whether or not it's a good theme song for someone getting ready to wrestle, but outside of that it's pretty chill and laid back.
Don't get me wrong, i dont mind AJ's new song; and it works well ish. BUT, AJ has went on to say he wanted the change since he's "in a darker zone", but yeah it got Def Rebel'd.
Hey man, I appreciate your content. It would delight me more if there were also an iconic piece of every song included so that the video would not only be full of talking. That way I can feel your arguments better as well.
Def Rebel has been quite good with NXT themes for the most part. The best ones are Ilja Dragunov (do not change his theme for the love of all that is sacred), Baron Corbin (fucking BANGER), Dijak (fits so perfectly to his character) and Joe Gacy (has Bray Wyatt Live in Fear vibes). Other good ones are Lyra Valkyria, Oba Femi, Nathan Frazer, Axiom, Roxanne Perez (both her original one and the new heel remix), Karmen Petrovic, Lola Vice and Fallon Henley. Some are good but do suffer from the "shout out at the start" symptom, like Cora Jade and Jacy Jayne. And while Candice and Indi's indiviual themes are kinda meh, their tag theme kicks ass.
i have to say andrade's new theme is sooooo good. such a gee up song. there are some really good ones that have been made by def rebel. i could list about 8 - 10 that have been made by def rebel that i genuinely enjoy.
So, no love for NXT?! Alright, I'll show that love then! Whoop That Trick, Dragunov, D' Angelo, Corbin, Roxanne, Carmelo, Joe Gacy, Lola Vice, Dijak, Ridge Holland and Wes Lee - all of them have bangers 🔥 I almost forgot Oba Femi' theme! Woof 💪🏻
If you haven’t heard Right to Censor’s theme, listen to it and listen to it LOUD it slaps. One of the greatest things that ever graced this earth (that is until Santi oiled up 😩)
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@@Assassin6687 he's him
and to think, the only memed def rebel themes are not that popular superstars
Can you rank nxt themes next?
broken dreams is the best drew mclntyre theme
When you say get outa here at the end of the video do you tell us to get out of here or do you tell yourself to get outa here
Broken Dreams is legitimately my favorite wrestling theme of all time, you hurt my soul with that one 😭
YEA THAT WAS A L TAKE BROKEN DREAMS IS GOLD IDK WHAT SANTI IS TALKING ABOUT 🤦🏾♂️👎🏾
But that Cedric rap is a "banger".
Goated theme
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@@mullergui13 Ong like what is he talking ab🤣🤣🤣
AJ Styles himself wanted the theme change. He went to Adam Pearce who relayed the info to Triple H and he approved it. The song is actually by Stevie Stone and Styles himself helped write and compose it. So Def Rebel had nothing to do with it. And Styles as pretty much earned to right to have some creative control.
Was hoping someone would say he wanted a new theme
New one is 10000x better
I understand the reasoning behind using Damage Ctrls theme for Dakota Kai, but Kombat (her singles theme) is such a banger
came to comment that, that theme was so good for Heel Dakota, such a brutal and vicious vibe
@@mel_alderson especially the remix with the schizophrenic screams
Kombat is such a good theme fr
it's generic heavy metal, what banger?
@@SerbianCelt it's generic and bland.
grayson waller's theme is an A++ for me, just fits his character so damn well
Def Rebel isn't even an actual band! It's a music company under a WWE contract and A BUNCH OF LAWYERS!
Yes, that’s the general consensus about them……
One of the members won grammys.
@@pierreschlagenhaft7952 And?? SO has taylor swift... Your point.
@@yuckimusic2670 Not a point against them, Taylor Swift is good.
@@yourmum955i’d rather listen to Def Rebel than Taylor Swift
People don't know how good they had it with CFO$...
Also, the "Shh... it's Chelsea." is the only theme song shout out opening that's actually good.
add LA knight in there as well
“Gunther!”
I like ”It’s Tiffy time” it fits her character
It’s probably because people love Jim Johnston so much, that they didn’t think CFO$ could make great theme songs.
Don't forget about Bayley's Hugger theme. THAT was a masterpiece.
JD McDonagh theme song is a banger! Inspired by his previous song, "The Dragon of Jerusalem".
naw it fucking sucks, its the only one that I hear and get angry at with how bad it is
@@shad0wk113rnah it’s good the dragon of Jerusalem solos but it’s not bad
Best themes of all time:
Edge (metalingus)
Cody (kingdom)
Batista (I walk alone)
Kane (show chemical)
Glass shatters (disturbed)
Chris Jericho (Judas)
Hollywood rock
Trish stratus
Bianca
Randy (burn in my life)
Christian (take over)
Jeff hardy (no more words)
Hulk hogan
Bobby roode, Jack swagger, Evolution and brock lesnar not making the list is crazy
Undertaker keep rollin?? Bobby Lashley Roman Gunther?
And above all of that is CM Punk's This Fire Burns
@@adambryant4149 punk’s both songs are amazing, but cult of personality is just something else. if you listen to the lyrics, it resonates with his character very well. not even as a theme but as an actual song itself, it’s my favourite song :]
@@tmac731 theres dozens ive left out, and to be frank, im not listing a bible length of a comment to list all the top tier ones
Tony D’Angelo’s new theme is one of the most UNDERRATED theme today
Listen I liked his old theme, but Def Rebel actually did something right and made it even more badass with the orchestra and the darker tones. Def Rebel misses a lot, but when they hit, they HIT!
@@kedryckjames2021 They don't even miss a lot. Their miss to hit ratio is so much closer than people give them credit for.
Seriously, it's high-key amazing. They kept the flavor of the old theme but he has true "The Don" energy with the new one.
Only person who's theme actually got improved by Def Rebel
I can't wait to know what Tama Tongas entrance will sound like
100% gonna be "It's Tonga time"
Can’t wait for the beat to hit and then immediately hear “Tama Tonga is coming to the ring”
It’s probably gonna be a tribal theme song or a rap theme song.
Joe Hendry’s entrance theme: A++++
A++++++++++++++++++
“SAY HIS NAME AND HE APPEARS” 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I BELIEVE IN JOE HENDRY
Clap clap clap
A (hair) whip crack at the start of Bianca's theme could be ad iconic as the glass smash or gong or any of the instantly recognised themes.
Fun Fact: Bobby Lashley is the wwe I know off the top of my head that has a theme from Jim Johnston, CFO$, and Def Rebel.
Seth rollins
Roman I think does too
@@jsj38 you’re right, I always thought his second coming theme was made by Johnston.
@mija4264 johnston was still employed, he helped Cfo at the beginning
Baron Corbin, Seth Rollins, I guess you could maybe say the USOs not sure on that one
Hot take: AJ’s new them besides the “You don’t want none” is hard af. People just hate it bc his previous theme was beloved.
Yeah I honestly don’t mind Tiffany’s new theme and think the main reason it gets hate is because people liked the old one. People are adverse to change to the point any change is bad.
That's the problem, though.
When making new music for a wrestler, you have to have your finger on the pulse of the people. If a song is loved, you need to figure out why and apply that to the new theme. Of course, if the character is changing drastically, you also need to reflect that change.
Def rebel seems to have missed the first part of that memo when they signed on. While there are some songs they've made that are legit ass, a lot of them are fine, but have completely lost everything about the previous theme that made it fit to a character.
@@Nobody-bp5wh somebody with a brain
Tommaso needs No One Will Survive back
Why does this only have one like?
We been waiting for you Santi
Funny how you referenced California Love for LA Knight's theme song. I always think of it as Dre's Nuthin But a G Thang 😂
24:56 In her defense, I don’t know how recent it was but I think it was after she got called up to Smackdown she did a interview talking about the change to her theme song and she said that she wanted to change it to that because she personally likes it.
Criminal that the judgement days theme wasnt rated the other side is an easy A++
for me number one of old and current theme is 'fire burns'
When you have that many limes - when you have a lobster head...
Finally, the respect it deserves.
We need music licensing to return.
Also AJ switched songs because HE wanted it. He simply got sick of hearing the same song over and over again. He can do what he wants.
carmellas old song "fa fabulous fuck" is indeed a banger
5:13 santi looking goofy
I always liked McIntyre's NXT theme when he returned to WWE, it was such a cool and more menacing version of his theme now
CM Punk This Fire Burns Theme> Cult of Personality
I actually love the DIY theme. Its really catchy when you listen to it a lot
Glad i’m not the only one who thinks that.
Same it’s not that bad, yes Chrome Hearts is a classic but this one isn’t that bad
Roman Reigns Theme Is Really Like A Guy Coming From Whole Different Level,The Main Guy The Final Boss...Purely Fantastic... ☝️
I like Bayleys old heel theme song and it would work as a babyface theme for her at this point. They shouldn't have changed it.
Her new one is actually a banger
22:29 Santos's individual theme kinda fire tho
Becky lynch entrance theme is sooooo good like no one be praising it
Exactly!!!!!
Bobby Roode's theme is goated with the sauce
Another thing about Punks theme, is as soon as you here the static crash you know who it is
Bro I fucking love santi. Always dropping banger after banger, thank you!
Roman Reigns theme hits better than anything in WWE!
Each Past/Current Bloodline Member theme song slaps.
5:38 - Santi caught lacking fr 💀
santi oiled up
Cedric themes never miss. His old theme “Won’t Let Go” is one of my favorites of all time.
can't believe you almost said "gym thong" 🤣
Santi: "def rebel is ruining WWE themes"
Also Santi: *spends half the video praising def rebel themes*
Bro, it's criminal that the Logan Paul's theme is F. That's a fucking banger!
Apollo and Andrade always had thier taglines in the beginning. Also something interesting with Bron, even when he got the new Smackdown theme, he was still using his old theme in nxt + a mix version of it with Corbin's theme.
I'd actually say Def Rebel has a lot of good songs but they're mainly in NXT.
Odyssey Jones’ “Larger Than Life” theme goes hard
Dakota Kai's "Kombat" is an A++
When it comes to Drew, I prefer his NXT "Gallantry" theme over Broken Dreams and his current
Gallows and Anderson's "Omen in the Sky" was a classic
Shayna Baszler's "Loyalty is Everything" NXT theme should've never went away
I think Santi forgot that Shayna doesn't use loyalty is everything theme anymore lol.
Yeah... 😂😂
Literally I heard him say it’s a banger and I was like 😮 wdym a banger. Her def rebel theme is, in my opinion, the worst def rebel theme and downgrade of all time.
no her current theme is better imo its a banger and people are just blinded by nostalgia
BRING BACK BROKEN DREAMS SANTI TRIPPIN🤣💯
samoa joes entrance theme from wwe is my fav of all time
Ya it was pretty good with the add lib of “joe joe joe joe “ absolute banger
Gotta say the Jimmy/Jey one was a really hot take.
I can’t lie… I miss Jim Johnston themes. BRING HIM BACK!! Death rebel is nasty work 10/10 must get rid of Death Rebel
Def Rebel
I've recently searched Producer: Ali Dee Theodore and Producer: Anthony Mirabella and there could be a reason for them sucking and that is solely on Mirabella being in head producer on 90% of the WWE Formation of the team. But would swapping the head around to Dee change the generic output thing completely around though for the better to prevent them getting their P45.
Bro theory new theme sounds like a kidz bop trap remix. So unnecessary to change his. Like I’m not even tryna make it a meme, but genuially bottles and champagne woulda been way better 😭😭
Please make a video where you rank your favourite striking finishers across all of professional wresting
Def Rebel should go on Vacation or something just get rid of them, I don't like to call someone out so they get released but we need a change and that ASAP
i think they saw how over "wrestling has more than one royal family" was and decided to try and do it for every entrance possible
Considering we never got Roman Reigns v Lashley one on one for the title I like to lister to their songs back to back and just imagine the chaos. Both are A++
250k sub special should be the "Top WWE vs AEW matches" video.
Cedric Alexander's Prime Time theme is a fucking banger. Holy shit.
My top 5 Entrances theme's of all time
1. The undertaker
2.Stone cold steve austin the old version he used between 1996-1998 very similar to the one he uses now but a bit more bass makes it 1500 times better.
3.Jake The snake roberts
4.The ultimate warrior
5. Jeff jarrett's theme he used in wwf between 1993-1995 find me a more catchy theme i'll wait.
Santi looking like its time for a haircut bruvva
Def Rebel needs to get the boot - it's the biggest flaw on the current product, he does have some okay ones but the majority are just "Default Unknown Player Character"
Here before the guy who is before the top 10 WWE vs AEW guy 😅
Layers!
Dragon Lee is an A++ for me, I wasn't even super into Dragon Lee, but the whole intro package, the smoke coming out the dragon nose, it's just so perfect
Santi oiled up😂
tribal chief theme song is GOATed
Judgement Day theam is A++ no questions
25:40 Santi should change that from Alright I’m Done Get Outta Here To Alright Folks Thats A Rap For Today Goodbye Everybody 👋
Dakota's solo theme is actually banger, I really hope she gets a solo run soon and hear that theme more
banger? The generic heavy metal with her awful screaming? That was sucks
I think they should open theme songs up to more bands, like they used to do. Downstait is one of my favorite wrestling theme bands. Ziggler’s theme was by them as well as his current Wanted Man theme. Miz’s theme. Fucking Cody Rhoades’ theme. They also made a remix of Cardona’s theme in his later Zack Ryder days as well as his current Indie God theme which is pretty good. They’ve proven that they can make great songs. I think more bands making songs is what they should do and have Jim Johnston oversee and executively produce them (or something along those lines). I don’t care. Def Rebel just needs to go
Def Rebel, sure, bad, uninspired stretch of time now, but they also had INCREDIBLE bangers. I think they deserve a chance, because they screwd up multiple people once, they can reedem themselves
On paper LA knights theme song should just be another def rebel scum, but that song just hits for some reason
Some of the NXT themes are pretty good. I really like Lyra Valkyria's. It sounds like a superhero's theme.
It sounds garbage
@@mihaimercenarul7467 will you please fuck off? Stop bothering me whenever I make a comment.
2:46 every time I hear it,it makes me think of Lacey Evans
For the ones who agree these songs suck , how about the bigger question : with context (what would you do better to make these songs sound better ) because ofc def rebel isn’t the best but if nobody has logical takes on what they could do better then you don’t have any reason to really judge them.
Fire DEF rebel and hire someone better
I actually like Indi Hartwells song. I've never watched her entrance so I don't know what kind of vibe it gives in that sense. However, when I'm playing 2k her song plays multiple times and it just stays stuck in my head. I can't say whether or not it's a good theme song for someone getting ready to wrestle, but outside of that it's pretty chill and laid back.
Logans Heart cold theme song is kinda good but the one he as rn is a banger
Don't get me wrong, i dont mind AJ's new song; and it works well ish. BUT, AJ has went on to say he wanted the change since he's "in a darker zone", but yeah it got Def Rebel'd.
Hey man, I appreciate your content. It would delight me more if there were also an iconic piece of every song included so that the video would not only be full of talking. That way I can feel your arguments better as well.
Santi should rank the top 10 best entrance themes of all time (for the fans, the character/wrestler & for the wwe brand)
Santi Oiled up.
Def Rebel has been quite good with NXT themes for the most part. The best ones are Ilja Dragunov (do not change his theme for the love of all that is sacred), Baron Corbin (fucking BANGER), Dijak (fits so perfectly to his character) and Joe Gacy (has Bray Wyatt Live in Fear vibes).
Other good ones are Lyra Valkyria, Oba Femi, Nathan Frazer, Axiom, Roxanne Perez (both her original one and the new heel remix), Karmen Petrovic, Lola Vice and Fallon Henley. Some are good but do suffer from the "shout out at the start" symptom, like Cora Jade and Jacy Jayne.
And while Candice and Indi's indiviual themes are kinda meh, their tag theme kicks ass.
Lyra's theme is garbage lmao
And baron corbin is puke
i have to say andrade's new theme is sooooo good. such a gee up song. there are some really good ones that have been made by def rebel. i could list about 8 - 10 that have been made by def rebel that i genuinely enjoy.
We gotta start using an updated picture for Naomi in these videos
So, no love for NXT?! Alright, I'll show that love then!
Whoop That Trick, Dragunov, D' Angelo, Corbin, Roxanne, Carmelo, Joe Gacy, Lola Vice, Dijak, Ridge Holland and Wes Lee - all of them have bangers 🔥
I almost forgot Oba Femi' theme! Woof 💪🏻
Pretty Deadly’s theme is so satisfying to listen to, one of the best songs I like to listen to in 2K
Santi oiled up 😂😂😂😂😂
Here before the “here before the AEW vs WWE guy guy
But yeah AEW wins the Theme battle for most of their themes so does TNA
Honorable Mention from NXT, Trick Williams. Even without the crowd chant, that song absolutely bangs. And not a single producer tag.
This video proves that def rebel can make bangers just recently they been remixing when they did well or make them the same
i love the IT'S TIFFY TIME part of her entrance just keep that and replace the rest with her old theme
This video sums up why youtube shorts can never complete with tiktok
"Give me a hell yeah" by def rebel lol
If you haven’t heard Right to Censor’s theme, listen to it and listen to it LOUD it slaps. One of the greatest things that ever graced this earth (that is until Santi oiled up 😩)
Jim johnston when he makes music: rock on 🤘
Def rebel when they make music: whats wrong dont like it too bad
I know he's not officially on the main roster yet, but Dragunov's music is pretty bad-ass.
Also some wrestlers have things that let you know off the top. Diesel had a truck starting up and even Carlito’s tell you.
Santi oiled up 😉
Ashante thee Adonis had his own theme song in his NXT 205 live days
Am I the only one who likes Tiffys new entrance song? Like i don't mind it at all