8 Iconic 80’s Wrestling Themes
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Hulk Hogan rips his shirt prior to the bout against Ric Flair during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.
“The Immortal” Hulk Hogan turns 64 today (August 11), and if there’s one thing wrestling fans the world over can agree on, it’s this: Hogan’s entrance theme is one of the best of all time.
Of course, the Hulkster wasn’t the only wrestler with a great theme. In honor of his birthday (and for #FBF), here are eight of the most iconic wrestling themes of the 1980’s.
Hulk Hogan
Performed and co-written by Rick Derringer, he told Rolling Stone, “It’s become one of the biggest records I’ve ever made…and I’m the guy who did “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.”
Well…he’s not wrong.
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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