Jim Johnston explains his decision to avoid interacting with WWE wrestlers

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Jim Johnston explains his decision to avoid interacting with WWE wrestlers
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Jim Johnston, former WWE composer, shared insights on why he chose not to engage with wrestlers while creating theme songs. During an appearance on 'False Face,' he stated that his decision was based on past experiences where interactions often led to misunderstandings. Johnston emphasized that many wrestlers lacked a true understanding of the music's purpose in storytelling and character portrayal. He mentioned that since his departure from WWE in 2017, fans have expressed disappointment over the perceived decline in the quality of theme music, especially after the introduction of a new music group, Def Rebel, in 2019.

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  • Johnston created iconic theme songs for stars like The Undertaker and The Rock.
  • He avoided wrestler interactions due to negative past experiences.
  • Many wrestlers he encountered did not understand the storytelling aspect of theme music.
  • Johnston was fired from WWE in 2017 amid fan concerns over music quality.
  • Def Rebel became WWE's music provider in 2019, raising mixed reactions.
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Jim Johnston reveals the personal reason he chose not to communicate with WWE talent during the making of their theme songs.

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