I’m the ring announcer for the local independent pro wrestling promotion. I’ve typically headed out to start the show in silence (well, as quiet as an gym or arena full of people can be).
But lately, the PTB with the promotion have started announcing my entrance: “Here he is–your announcer for the evening–Spoons!” Then I make my entrance, do a “victory lap” outside the ring, high-fiving everybody, then climb into the ring and start the show.
Problem is, that the PTB are asking me, “What would you like to be your theme music while you do your victory lap?” I’m stumped. Dopers, do you have any suggestions?
If you don’t have a favorite that you thinks suits you, I’d go with something recognizable from a popular band from the area. Are there any well-known Alberta bands that you like?
Enter Sandman. It’s not original, but there’s a good reason it’s used so often for entrance music. The slow build will get people on their feet every time.
My first thought is “Karn Evil 9” (“Welcome now my friends to the show that never ends”) played at 11.
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If he’s going to do that, he should slightly change the lyrics for a wrestling event and then do them himself while walking around the ring.
Would be kind of cool. Spoons walks out with microphone, karaoke music starts and;
*Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends
We’re so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside
Soon inside that ring, stands a wrestler with his bling
His skill will make you sing, sit right down, sit right down
Come inside, the show’s about to start
Guaranteed to blow your head apart
Rest assured you’ll get your money’s worth
Greatest show in Heaven, Hell or Earth
You’ve got to see the show, it’s a dynamo
You’ve got to see the show, it’s rock and roll, oh*
I only changed lines 3&4 and those could be improved.
Fanfare for a Dignified Occasion/Rondeau, the latter of which most people would recognize as the Masterpiece Theater theme… the contrast with the world of pro wrestling would make it all the more amusing, of course.
Some good suggestions so far. I’m making my way through them as time (and work) permits, but so far, I rather like both “Fanfare for the Common Man,” and “Karn Evil 9.”
Isn’t that mostly for WWE discussions? I don’t really follow WWE closely, though some of our wrestlers do. But maybe I should have a look.
