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• Jim Johnston Reveals He Was on Handshake Deal with WWE for Several Years
Jim Johnston is a legendary composer for WWE who worked with the company for more than three decades and was responsible for single-handedly making numerous iconic theme songs that fans ......2024
• Jim Johnston Had No Idea Vader Passed Away
Vader had an impressive career even before entering WWE as he accomplished a lot in Japan and other companies before joining Vince McMahon’s company. He passed away back in 2018 ......2024
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• Jim Johnston Criticizes Modern-Day Pro Wrestling Music for Sounding the Same
Jim Johnston remains one of the most iconic music composers in pro wrestling history but he was fired by WWE back in 2017, shocking fans. He keeps up with the ......2024
• Jim Johnston Breaks Silence on Reason Behind WWE Firing
Jim Johnston, the legendary composer behind some of WWE’s most iconic entrance themes, is finally opening up about his unexpected release from the company after 32 years of service. Known ......2024
• Jim Johnston Is The Most Important Person In WWE (That The Company Never Talks About)

If you love WWE entrance themes of the past, then you have their former composer, Jim Johnston, to thank for it....2024
• Details On New WWE Music Job Listing: Def Rebel, CFO$, Jim Johnston
In recent years, the criticism of Def Rebel’s WWE music production has been under intense scrutiny from fans, with many complaints being made for various different reasons on the state of WWE theme music in 2024. In asking about how WWE higher ups view the production company, sources told Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan that while WWE are aware of the fan backlash and are monitoring the reactions,...2024
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"If you love WWE entrance themes of the past, then you have their former composer, Jim Johnston, to thank for it."

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"Jim Johnston is a legendary composer for WWE who worked with the company for close to 32 years until his departure in 2017."

• Sheamus is the latest victim of Def Rebel

@WWESheamus WWE is experiencing a boom era where it seems like they’re firing on all cylinders in regards to popularity, storytelling, and character building. However, one cylinder seems to be misfiring and that’s their current music production. Music, and specifically character entrance music, is a rather large part of professional wrestling. Sure, everything can work just fine with avera...2024
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• Jim Johnston’s Case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Is the Soundtrack to Pro Wrestling Success
In the history of pro wrestling music, there is no one more worthy of induction into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame—or any pro wrestling hall of fame, period—than Jim Johnston....2023
• Jim Johnston Offered To Do Entrance Music For AEW
The man responsible for many iconic WWE themes offered to compose for the competition...2023

• Jim Johnston’s Case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Is the Soundtrack to Pro Wrestling Success
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• Jim Johnston: The Maestro Behind WWE’s Iconic Themes
In the electrifying world of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where colossal figures clash in battles of strength, wit, and will, the spectacle is as much about the sound as it is about the sight. The moment a wrestler’s theme music hits, the arena erupts; fans leap to their feet, adrenaline surges, and the atmosphere thickens […] The post Jim Johnston: The Maestro Behind WWE’...2024
• Jim Johnston Discusses Increasing Use Of Licensed Music In Wrestling
Jim Johnston, the man behind many of WWE’s iconic musical themes, shared his thoughts on the increasing trend of using licensed music for wrestler entrances and other moments in a recent appearance on the Conversations with Conrad podcast. According to Johnston, while the impact of using such music can be palpable, depending on a fan’s emotional […] The post Jim Johnston Discusses Increasing...2023
• Jim Johnston Warns Against Preexisting “Emotional Associations” To Licensed Entrance Themes
In a recent appearance on Conversations with Conrad from AdFreeShows, composer Jim Johnston -- the talent behind many recognizable WWE musical themes -- weighed in on the increasing frequency of promotions and talent using licensed music for their entrance themes and other moments. The post Jim Johnston Warns Against Preexisting “Emotional Associations” To Licensed Entrance Themes appe...2023

• AEW Ghosted Jim Johnston After Offering to Write Theme Songs
Jim Johnston is a legendary composer for WWE who worked with the company for close to 32 years until his departure in 2017. He is responsible for composing many iconic ......2023
• Jim Johnston Slams Modern Wrestling Themes for Failing to Evoke Fan Reaction
Jim Johnston is a legendary composer for WWE who worked with the company for close to 32 years until he was fired by the company back in 2017. Johnston has ......2023
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• Jim Johnston Has Approached AEW To Compose Theme Songs For Them
During a recent interview on the Conversations with Conrad podcast, former WWE music composer Jim Johnston commented on approaching AEW to write some of their theme songs: “I actually approached AEW at one point to write some themes for them, with no interest. Now the way I approached [it], it’s...2023
• Jim Johnston Says He Approached AEW To Write Themes But He Isn't Sure They Got The Memo
Jim Johnston has approached AEW. Jim Johnston is arguably the most famous wrestling music composer in the history of the business as he created the iconic themes of Steve Austin, The Rock, Vince McMahon, The Undertaker, Mick Foley, and more. Johnston left WWE in 2017. Speaking to Conrad Thompson on Conversations With Conrad, Johnston was asked if he's ever thought about working with AEW. "I act...2023
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• Wrestling Music Composer Jim Johnston Approached AEW About Doing Its Themes

Former WWE music composer Jim Johnston has revealed he approached AEW to create themes for them but to no avail. He said he's open to working with AEW and WWE....2023
• Jim Johnston Is The Most Important Person In WWE (That The Company Never Talks About)
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• Taz Accuses Tommaso Ciampa of Using Similar WWE Theme Music
WWE Superstars are known for a lot of things, and the music that plays them to the ring has a lot to do with their character. Jim Johnston used to ......2023
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• Backstage Update On WWE Music Changes: Jim Johnston, CFO$, Def Rebel
We have a big update on WWE’s music department. There has been a lot of criticism over Def Rebel’s WWE music production from fans over the last several years. This is due to a variety of reasons, depending on your taste in music. A report from Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan says WWE is well aware […] The post Backstage Update On WWE Music Changes: Jim Johnston, CFO$, Def Rebel a...2024
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