Donovan Dijak discusses his journey as a professional wrestler, focusing on the significance of entrance music in shaping his character and presentation. He shares insights into his creative process when selecting themes, the evolution of his character, and the collaboration with AEW entrance theme composer Mikey Rukus on his newest theme, "Capital Punishment".

Dijak emphasizes the importance of confidence and how music enhances the overall performance, making it a vital element in wrestling. He also talks about the process of how WWE goes through selecting and collaborating on entrance music with talents. He also talks about working with CFO$ and Def Rebel on different entrance music and the process of wrestlers collaborating with WWE on entrance music.

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.

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Mercedes Martinez reflects on her 24-year journey in wrestling, discussing the significance of entrance music, the evolution of her themes, and the importance of lyrics in connecting with fans. She shares insights into her musical influences, the collaborative process of creating tag team themes, and the critical role of timing in wrestling music.

Mercedes emphasizes her gratitude for her career and her commitment to evolving as a performer. In this conversation, Mercedes Martinez discusses the critical role of timing in wrestling entrances, emphasizing how every second counts for creating impactful moments.

She shares her favorite entrance themes and how they resonate with both performers and audiences. Additionally, she delves into her eclectic musical influences, highlighting how her personal playlist serves as a time capsule that helps her prepare for matches and connect with her emotions.

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About The Show:

Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!

About the Host:

John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.