10 Incredible Stories Behind Famous Wrestling Themes

5. Stone Cold Music Based On Rage Against The Machine

Steve Austin’s rapid rise was highlighted by an insane level of popularity, one which definitely contrasts heavily the brief glimmer of fame the likes of Fandango would experience. Indeed, for years, it was nigh-on impossible to attend any pro wrestling show without seeing an ‘Austin 3:16′ t-shirt, and the catchphrase even caught on with people who would normally fall somewhere outside of the wrestling bubble.

A huge part of Austin’s appeal as Stone Cold was his entrance music – instantly recognisable and having a suitably aggressive atmosphere, the track which played as Austin strutted down to ringside was an instant classic. A crushing rock riff, wailing sirens and a real exciting tone made the song memorable, but something a lot of fans don’t know is that the music was based on a popular rock song.