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  • Jim Johnston's Firing Killed The Golden Era Of WWE Entrances
    • Jim Johnston's Firing Killed The Golden Era Of WWE Entrances
    A look at the decline in entrance music quality since WWE let go of Jim Johnston....2025
  • Rick Derringer, writer & singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ has died
    • Rick Derringer, writer & singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ has died
    Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images The 77-year-old was a prominent musician and producer who left an impact larger than one of pro wrestling’s most recognizable themes. In 1965, when he was just 17-years-old, Rick Derringer’s band The McCoys had a Billboard #1 hit with “Hang On, Sloopy”. In 1973, he had another hit with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” off his solo album All American Boy. Over...2025
  • Possibility of Jim Johnston Joining AEW Revealed
    • Possibility of Jim Johnston Joining AEW Revealed
    Jim Johnston is well-known for making many iconic wrestling theme songs on his own. He hasn’t worked with a major company in years after his WWE exit, and now the ......2025
  • • Jim Johnston shares his thoughts on today’s wrestling themes, Wrestlemania 41 construction (photos)
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  • • Many WWE Talent Frustrated With Def Rebel Entrance Themes; Jim Johnston Update
    If you’re not a fan of Def Rebel, you’re not alone. Numerous fans pointed out their frustration with the WWE music production group with the theme songs remaining unidentifiable for many talent during the Royal Rumble matches. A number of talent in WWE that Fightful have spoken to have felt the same way. We’d indicated in the past that no talent that Fightful spoke with have interacted with Def Re...2025
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  • • Backstage Update On Legendary Composer Jim Johnston Returning To WWE
    The post Backstage Update On Legendary Composer Jim Johnston Returning To WWE first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.During this past Monday’s episode of WWE RAW on Netflix, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) debuted a new entrance theme song. Legendary composer Jim Johnston was credited with creating the latest theme, leading to fans speculating that Johnston has returned to t...2025
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  • 2025
    "He would produce 1985’s The Wrestling Album with David Wolff and, along with Jim Johnston, its 1987 sequel Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II."

  • 2024
    "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."

  • 2023
    "Jim Johnston is a legendary composer for WWE who worked with the company for close to 32 years until his departure in 2017."

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Jim Johnston trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Many WWE Talent Frustrated With Def Rebel Entrance Themes; Jim Johnston Update
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  • Sheamus is the latest victim of Def Rebel
    • 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
  • • 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

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  • • Jim Johnston’s Case for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Is the Soundtrack to Pro Wrestling Success
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  • • Rick Derringer, writer & singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ has died
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  • The one way AEW has WWE beat by a mile
    • The one way AEW has WWE beat by a mile
    All Elite Wrestling AEW still believes in music as part of a wrestler’s presentation while WWE apparently doesn't care. I used to write about music pretty regularly on the internets. Every now and then I dip my toes back into those treacherous waters while always remembering something I learned very early: music is like religion to people, and we know how pointless it is arguing religion ...2024
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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

Top Jim Johnston news

  • • 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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  • • Jim Ross Believes Jim Johnston Is Destined For WWE Hall Of Fame
    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, but fans still remember his contributions to the sport. Speaking on his Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross was asked about Johnston possibly being inducted into the WWE ...2024
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  • Wrestling Music Composer Jim Johnston Approached AEW About Doing Its Themes
    • 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
  • • Rick Derringer, writer & singer of Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American,’ has died
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  • Jim Johnston Is The Most Important Person In WWE (That The Company Never Talks About)
    • 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

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Jim Johnston rumors, scandals

  • Backstage Update On Rumors Of Legendary WWE Composer Jim Johnston Returning To WWE
    • Backstage Update On Rumors Of Legendary WWE Composer Jim Johnston Returning To WWE
    Despite recent speculation, legendary composer Jim Johnston has not rejoined WWE. During WWE Raw, captions mistakenly credited Johnston with creating The New Day’s new theme song, leading to confusion among fans. However, Fightful Select has confirmed that this was an error. Sources within WWE have clarified that Johnston remains unaffiliated with the company, and there […] The post Backstag...2025
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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

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