[2025] Entrance songs in sports: Cool Western music and entrance BGM

JudasFOZZY

FOZZY – Judas (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is the entrance theme used by Canadian professional wrestler Chris Jericho, who gained worldwide popularity in WWE and has since competed around the globe in promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling and AEW.

Jericho is active not only as a wrestler but also as the vocalist of FOZZY, the band that performs this song.

While the track overall gives a powerful hard rock impression, the structure—building quickly in intensity from a whisper-like vocal in the intro—is a major draw as an entrance theme.

Careless WhisperGeorge Michael

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

The entrance music for Zack Greinke of the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB.

It’s a song that George Michael wrote when he was 17.

The saxophone part is performed by Steve Gregory, a London-based session player.

RACK$King Koraun

King Koraun – RACK$ (Official Video)

It goes without saying that hip-hop and combat sports have a natural affinity, but choosing to use his own son’s music as his entrance theme is exactly the kind of move you’d expect from Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Mayweather’s son, King Koraun, is a rising talent who debuted as a rapper in 2008 with this track, “RACK$.” Born in 1999, he would have been just 19 when the song was released, yet the heavy, gangsta-rap-style production and his calm, matter-of-fact delivery already exude star quality.

It’s a very cool track—one that would fit perfectly for machine training sessions!

Bang Bang BangMark Ronson, The Business Intl.

Mark Ronson, The Business Intl. – Bang Bang Bang (Official Video) ft. MNDR

He is an electronic sound creator who has recently become well-known for his work as a producer for Bruno Mars.

Making extensive use of analog synthesizers, he crafts a somewhat nostalgic sound that especially evokes old-school hip-hop from the 1980s.

Ghost TownMikey Rukus

Mikey Rukus – Ghost Town [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (Matt Hardy AEW Theme)

This is the entrance theme used by professional wrestler Matt Hardy, who competes on the world stage in promotions like WWE and AEW.

The track begins with a voice echoing out of silence and a laugh that feels eerie, followed by the heavy tones of a guitar.

It evokes excitement and power, as if announcing the start of a battle.

The moment that voice echoes through the arena, you immediately know Matt Hardy is about to appear.

It’s a song with an extremely striking, impactful opening that leaves a strong impression.

Disparate YouthSantigold

Santigold – Disparate Youth (Official Music Video)

A solo female singer from the United States, she has been produced and written for by DIPLO and M.

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Her relaxed vocals paired with razor-sharp, gritty string sounds are incredibly cool.

The uniquely rhythmic sensibility of Black music, combined with irresistibly satisfying programmed beats, races in all directions and speaks straight to the heart.

PhenomenalWWE & CFO$

AJ Styles – Phenomenal (Entrance Theme)

Allen Jones, better known by his ring name AJ Styles, is a professional wrestler born in the United States in 1977.

He has had a brilliant career across ROH, TNA, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and as of 2020 he continues to be an active force on the WWE stage.

He has used many entrance themes over the years, and the one he currently uses is Phenomenal.

It’s a track marked by a wistful feel and powerful rap.

It’s produced by CFO$, the music group well known to WWE fans.

Even if you’re not a pro-wrestling fan, it’s a great recommendation as background music for training!