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[The Antitype]

I've said it once, but I'll say it again.

Cult of Personality is the most perfect fucking entrance music for this tweener Punk character.

He's a manipulative, self-righteous prick, but he's so good and charismatic, people just don't care. And when he's walking down the ramp with a smirk on his face and the belt over his shoulder, it just WORKS.

WWE needs to put more thought into pairing music with their stars, instead of just fitting them all with generic screamo.

Undertaker, HHH, Orton, Cena, Punk - they all have music that just works, tunes people in to their characters immediately, gets people pumped, and it just helps them get even more over.

Small things people. They make a difference.

 

[NoRéN]

I've said it once, but I'll say it again.

Cult of Personality is the most perfect fucking entrance music for this tweener Punk character.

He's a manipulative, self-righteous prick, but he's so good and charismatic, people just don't care. And when he's walking down the ramp with a smirk on his face and the belt over his shoulder, it just WORKS.

WWE needs to put more thought into pairing music with their stars, instead of just fitting them all with generic screamo.

Undertaker, HHH, Orton, Cena, Punk - they all have music that just works, tunes people in to their characters immediately, gets people pumped, and it just helps them get even more over.

Small things people. They make a difference.

Shows how much I know. I thought the wrestlers chose their music.
But, you're right, when the music works it makes a hell of a difference. Cult of Personality just works for Punk.

 

[Plywood]

I've said it once, but I'll say it again.

Cult of Personality is the most perfect fucking entrance music for this tweener Punk character.

He's a manipulative, self-righteous prick, but he's so good and charismatic, people just don't care. And when he's walking down the ramp with a smirk on his face and the belt over his shoulder, it just WORKS.

WWE needs to put more thought into pairing music with their stars, instead of just fitting them all with generic screamo.

Undertaker, HHH, Orton, Cena, Punk - they all have music that just works, tunes people in to their characters immediately, gets people pumped, and it just helps them get even more over.

Small things people. They make a difference.

To the same extent, certain songs work against the wrestler.

Like McIntyre's or Jomo's which is just shitty.

 

[Tendo]

I've said it once, but I'll say it again.

Cult of Personality is the most perfect fucking entrance music for this tweener Punk character.

He's a manipulative, self-righteous prick, but he's so good and charismatic, people just don't care. And when he's walking down the ramp with a smirk on his face and the belt over his shoulder, it just WORKS.

WWE needs to put more thought into pairing music with their stars, instead of just fitting them all with generic screamo.

Undertaker, HHH, Orton, Cena, Punk - they all have music that just works, tunes people in to their characters immediately, gets people pumped, and it just helps them get even more over.

Small things people. They make a difference.

I was so glad they added something at the beginning. I think it was that article posted awhile back that the music should be recognizable in like 2 seconds of it kicking in, and that little static screech is perfect. Ryder has the "Oh Radio!" Nexus/ the old Punk music had that guitar wail. I think Alex Riley is another example of really good intro music. Dolph too.

So many of the new guys have such generic music. Poor Otunga and Mcgillicutty, Slater, and Gabriel have had their music all passed around the past few weeks. Orton is another example of generic music. Doesn't have a good open, sounds generic.

Nothing will top that glass shatter though. Nothing.

To the same extent, certain songs work against the wrestler.

Like McIntyre's or Jomo's which is just shitty.

I love the opening riff of Jomo's, again, lets you know exactly who is coming out...everything after that is putrid though. Ugh.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

To the same extent, certain songs work against the wrestler.

Like McIntyre's or Jomo's which is just shitty.

NOW IT'S TIME
FOR SUICIDE

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Was it Priceless who came down to a new variation of their theme song 8 weeks in a row? haha

 

[Wendel Clark]

hhh really is a piece of shit. He sucks at pretty much every aspect of pro wrestling, and is definitely one of those guys that thinks blood makes a good match. Glad to see he's still ruining the product!

 

[The Antitype]

Shows how much I know. I thought the wrestlers chose their music.
But, you're right, when the music works it makes a hell of a difference. Cult of Personality just works for Punk.

Wrestlers have some input.

For example, Randy Orton HATED his 'Hey, nothing you can' music. He wanted something a little harder-edged cause he listened to hard rock and metal. So he brought in a track from Killswitch Engaged, and Vince licensed the rights to it.

Randy came out to that music once, and then creative and Vince said no, it doesn't fit your character. That music became CM Punk's old music.

So Randy was stuck with the 'Hey, nothing you can say' music. To his credit, in 2007 he built up his head-punting, career-ending, sociopath character to the point he was getting over as a vicious heel despite it.

He got the new 'Voices' track just before injuring his collar-bone... when he returned from injury to that music and an even more violent, psychotic character, he got so over, so quickly that he was picked to win the Royal Rumble only a week or so before the event actually took place... I can't remember who the original winner was supposed to be.

So yeah, I'll always stand by the idea that music can make an immediate difference in getting a worker, or a new character over.

So many of the new guys have such generic music. Poor Otunga and Mcgillicutty, Slater, and Gabriel have had their music all passed around the past few weeks. Orton is another example of generic music. Doesn't have a good open, sounds generic.

Nothing will top that glass shatter though. Nothing.

Orton's music has the 'I hear voices' opening scream that lets everybody know who it is. The actual music is pretty lame, but the lyrics are clear enough and fit with his character so perfectly that it works.

And the glass shattering was a genius stroke. It was thought up by WWE's composer, Johnston (sp?). He thought the music - which was inspired by Rage Against the Machine riffs - needed something to kickstart it.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

I've said it once, but I'll say it again.

Cult of Personality is the most perfect fucking entrance music for this tweener Punk character.

*snip*

You seem like a really positive person. I feel like every post I've read of yours is praise for something or someone, and the glass is always half full with you. Wish I could tap into my inner happiness, but then I watch Raw...

*Sideshow Bob aggravated mumble*

To the same extent, certain songs work against the wrestler.

Like McIntyre's or Jomo's which is just shitty.

McIntyre's would work if they let him be as tenacious as he was against Christian, gave him good feuds, and let him have some real wins. They just totally gave on the guy right when it looked like he was going somewhere.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Was it Priceless who came down to a new variation of their theme song 8 weeks in a row? haha

I think so. Most recent was The Corre that had a remix every fucking week.

 

[The Antitype]

You seem like a really positive person. I feel like every post I've read of yours is praise for something or someone, and the glass is always half full with you. Wish I could tap into my inner happiness, but then I watch Raw...

*Sideshow Bob aggravated mumble*

Well, I could start ripping on Divas matches. I hate that shit.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Think about the Oddities when they first appeared and they had this horrible bland flat music, and no one knew what to do. Some booed, most switched off. Next week they appeared with Insane Clown Posse and everyone was off their feet, and they were instant super faces!

 

[Tendo]

Well, I could start ripping on Divas matches. I hate that shit.

But they are pushing Beth now. What if she had some matches with Natalya or Gail? Those would actually be worth watching!

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Well, I could start ripping on Divas matches. I hate that shit.

No, you keep on being positive, it's a good thing.

I'll carry the negativity flag to balance it out, and bring these delusional "the WWE is changing" guys back down to Earf.

Yo, Beef, I ain't playin' no more. Mark Henry heel turn in effect. WHAT MY HEART PUMP?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

If anyone wants to watch Diamond Dallas Page & Jay Leno vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff, it's currently on Nostalgia TV.

 

[NoRéN]

No, you keep on being positive, it's a good thing.

I'll carry the negativity flag to balance it out, and bring these delusional "the WWE is changing" guys back down to Earf.

Yo, Beef, I ain't playin' no more. Mark Henry heel turn in effect. WHAT MY HEART PUMP?

Alright, now both of you need theme songs.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Alright, now both of you need theme songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOZDpfCLz2g&feature=related

 

[remnant]

To the same extent, certain songs work against the wrestler.

Like McIntyre's or Jomo's which is just shitty.

Their good songs. The problem is Drew doesn't have the mystique to pull off his entrance, and Jomo plays better as a heel.

Shows how much I know. I thought the wrestlers chose their music.

They choose from what they are offered.

 

[Entropia]

If anyone wants to watch Diamond Dallas Page & Jay Leno vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff, it's currently on Nostalgia TV.

Avatar quote is the most appropriate thing here, but alas it can't be done anymore.

 

[NoRéN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOZDpfCLz2g&feature=related

That's the stuff of nightmares...good choice.

Avatar quote is the most appropriate thing here, but alas it can't be done anymore.

Can't or not allowed anymore?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Avatar quote is the most appropriate thing here, but alas it can't be done anymore.

Leno can do a mean Diamond Cutter.

 

[DMczaf]

If anyone wants to watch Diamond Dallas Page & Jay Leno vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff, it's currently on Nostalgia TV.

 

[Plywood]

I love the opening riff of Jomo's, again, lets you know exactly who is coming out...everything after that is putrid though. Ugh.

Agreed.

Their good songs. The problem is Drew doesn't have the mystique to pull off his entrance, and Jomo plays better as a heel.

I still want the palace of wisdom to return.

As for Drew, DEM LYRICS:

What’s that metronome I hear, perhaps the end is drawing near

You never hear the shot that takes you down

Out of time, so say goodbye

What is yours, now is mine

 

[Entropia]

Can't or not allowed anymore?

It's no longer a simple "Copy picture URL, paste into

 

[NoRéN]

It's no longer a simple "Copy picture URL, paste into tag in post" :([/QUOTE]
But, how do you explain...this!

[IMG]http://h-2.abload.de/img/146a7k.jpg

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Hmm, listening to Chris Jericho's hold WWE 'Countdown' music, it really sounds like the Countdown intro bit is the word 'Jericho' heavily distorted with a modulator on it.

 

[NoRéN]

Hmm, listening to Chris Jericho's hold WWE 'Countdown' music, it really sounds like the Countdown intro bit is the word 'Jericho' heavily distorted with a modulator on it.

I always thought I heard "Jericho" in there and people laughed at me.

They said I was too obsessed with him.

 

[The Antitype]

No, you keep on being positive, it's a good thing.

I'll carry the negativity flag to balance it out, and bring these delusional "the WWE is changing" guys back down to Earf.

Yo, Beef, I ain't playin' no more. Mark Henry heel turn in effect. WHAT MY HEART PUMP?

I think it might be too soon to say 'WWE is changing' but I do think that the characters and situations being built up right now are the most believable and reality-based since the attitude era.

CM Punk - Outspoken, self-righteous guy who may be a little in love with his indy cred, but knows he has the skill and charisma to back it up.

Randy Orton - The guy who trashed hotels, intimidated divas, and has a reputation for being something a loner in the back is now a slow-burn sociopath with anger-management issues.

HHH - The man people have speculated has been pulling the strings in the back for years is now pulling the strings on television.

John Cena - The hard-working company man is just that on-screen. It's not much of a character, granted, but hopefully they build something out of it. A match with Johnny Ace at SS could actually be an interesting squash/storyline, because it shows the company man forced to fight back against the company he loves.

Christian - The man that's always been in the shadow of the guy he broke into the company with now openly speaks of being persecuted by unseen forces 'protecting' certain stars and keeping people like him down.

I could go on.

I buy these characters, because they line up not only with the elements of their personality that shines through, but also because it lines up with the information that's been circling the internet forever.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Kevin Eubanks with the shitty Diamond Cutter. Dear god.

 

[remnant]

Watching Nostalgia TV is amazing. Fuck WCW, Seriously.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

I always thought I heard "Jericho" in there and people laughed at me.

They said I was too obsessed with him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4DNYgffzfM

 

[NoRéN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4DNYgffzfM

Dude, it's right there. Last time I brought it up was years ago at a friend's house for a PPV: "I swear it sounds like it says Jericho, Jericho, Jericho" Everyone laughed and someone said that I probably heard his name in my sleep.

Kind of funny now that I think back.

 

[Professor Beef]

Yo, Beef, I ain't playin' no more. Mark Henry heel turn in effect. WHAT MY HEART PUMP?

*being choked*

Net...Net please! C'mon Net! I'm sorry!

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Dude, it's right there. Last time I brought it up was years ago at a friend's house for a PPV: "I swear it sounds like it says Jericho, Jericho, Jericho" Everyone laughed and someone said that I probably heard his name in my sleep.

Kind of funny now that I think back.

Me and you. I've got your back, my Jeri-bro.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

*being choked*

Net...Net please! C'mon Net! I'm sorry!

Nah man, I'm tired. I'm tired of guys on the other end of the spectrum that think everything is looking up. Ain't nothing looking up. Open your eyes and see that booking ain't changed at all mang.

Dis is MY world, and y'all just payin' rent in it!

 

[IsayFever]

Why's a scottish guy have such generic american butt rock?

 

[Kusagari]

I'm convinced A-Ry's entrance music is half the reason he's still over. Even I want to mark out when I hear SAY IT TO MY FACE!, then I remember it's Alex Riley coming out.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Why's a scottish guy have such generic american butt rock?

No good music ever came out of Scotland.

 

[Professor Beef]

Nah man, I'm tired. I'm tired of guys on the other end of the spectrum that think everything is looking up. Ain't nothing looking up. Open your eyes and see that booking ain't changed at all mang.

Dis is MY world, and y'all just payin' rent in it!

Dammit, Net! The booking will get better! Sure, it's starting with Mr. H's "let's bury everyone" routine, but things will get better! You gotta believe, and dammit I'm going to make you believe at Summerslam in 2 weeks!

*crowd cheers*

Now hit my music!

 

[NoRéN]

Me and you. I've got your back, my Jeri-bro.

fistbump!

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Dammit, Net! The booking will get better! Sure, it's starting with Mr. H's "let's bury everyone" routine, but things will get better! You gotta believe, and dammit I'm going to make you believe at Summerslam in 2 weeks!

*crowd cheers*

Now hit my music!

Get off me. I'm heel, and WWE booking still sucks.

 

[The Antitype]

I'm no fan of Mark Henry's in-ring ability, but I have a hard time believing the 'large angry black man that hurts people' gimmick can't get over.

Characters and ring-work are separate issues, and it's perfectly possible to book somebody around their weaknesses.

Heyman did it with more than half the ECW roster.

 

[The Frankman]

NOW IT'S TIME
FOR SUICIDE

*wakes up*
TAKE YOUR LIFE...
AND I'LL TAKE MINE...
*goes back to sleep*

 

[bean breath]

I have no words. This company is unbelievable.

WWE is basically telling fuck you to the internet for making Zack Ryder sell merch and be over without them being the ones to be the cause of it.

What's the big deal? Ryder is a skinny fat ass.

 

[The Antitype]

For all the people saying that 'skinny fat ass' is a stupid insult, it's typically something jacked or muscular people say to people that aren't muscular (skinny) but have a gut or lack of definition (fat).

So, technically, he's right, cause Punk is hardly the most toned guy on the planet.

Now granted, I doubt anybody cares, but it's not as though HHH pulled a collection of random words out of his ass there.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

Its something I can imagine Scott Steiner would have used.

 

[Linkified]

No good music ever came out of Scotland.

The Proclaimers will kick your ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69AvNm8zubo&feature=related

 

[Lost Fragment]

Jericho being bitchy

The only thing of Jericho's that Punk really ripped off is the whole "best in the world" thing. I even said when Punk's new shirt came out that Jericho really is going to have to switch things up when he comes back since Punk stole his catchphrase and Miz stole his personality. I'd be more pissed at Miz if I was Jericho, but I guess they're buds so it's OK.

It probably wasn't even Punk's idea. The suits probably saw the reaction to that promo Punk did and said "hey, this might be the promo that makes his career. What did he say that we can stick on a t-shirt?" and went with "best in the world." I dunno what Jericho's on about, but yeah, he mad.

 

[funkystudent]

So Colt Cabana worked a dark match at the SD taping...

starting to think maybe they dont plan on getting him involved in the Punk/HHH storyline.

 

[funkystudent]

The only thing of Jericho's that Punk really ripped off is the whole "best in the world" thing. I even said when Punk's new shirt came out that Jericho really is going to have to switch things up when he comes back since Punk stole his catchphrase and Miz stole his personality. I'd be more pissed at Miz if I was Jericho, but I guess they're buds so it's OK.

It probably wasn't even Punk's idea. The suits probably saw the reaction to that promo Punk did and said "hey, this might be the promo that makes his career. What did he say that we can stick on a t-shirt?" and went with "best in the world." I dunno what Jericho's on about, but yeah, he mad.

well ewrestlingnews says

In an update on this, one WWE source notes that Jericho has been pitching for himself to work with Punk at WrestleMania next year. Additionally, we can confirm that this reaction is storyline oriented, and there is no real bad blood between Punk and Jericho following RAW.


I..... I want this.