Ropes N Riffs - Wrestling Entrance Themes, Wrestling and Music Stories

Today's exclusive interview is with Frankie Kazarian, one of the most innovative wrestlers in the last many years. With Bound For Glory right around the corner, we spoke with Kazarian about what Bound For Glory means to him, TNA Wrestling, and his favorite moments. Why has Kazarian been hanging around Avery Styles? What are some lessons he's teaching the young son of AJ Styles? We also talk to Kazarian about his bass playing, Metallica's influence on him, and who he'd love to have make a custo

Sirena Linton, fresh off of her most recent TNA Xplosion four way match, sits down with me to talk about a range of topics such as her time in WWE on WWE LFG, her transition from gymnastics to WWE, how her first ever matches were in WWE, how she came into being a metalhead, and her recent debut match for TNA Xplosion. We also talk about the story behind her new entrance theme "Spicy" (composed by John Kiernan), her WWE LFG theme "Demented", and some of her favorite entrance themes of all time.

Big Trouble Ben Bishop's been lighting it up like a skyscraper across the wrestling landscape and on social media. So of course Ropes N Riffs has to get the rub from Ben Bishop. On today's episode, Ben Bishop's safe from Tribal Keith as he talks about his entrance theme written by Suplex Sound. We talk all about his favorite entrance themes in wrestling, his emotional My Sacrifice video he made after his AEW match, and how an entrance theme can make a night at the office in the squared circle e

Shane Taylor. One of my favorite wrestlers to write a theme for. Shane Taylor and Shane Taylor Promotions has been changing the game in AEW, Ring Of Honor, and anyone that's crazy enough to bring Shane's brand of violence to their ring. On this episode, Shane Taylor shares insights on wrestling entrance themes and the evolution of his themes over the years. We talk about his career journey, and the importance of music in building persona and intimidation. Discover how themes reflect character

Join me as WOW Women of Wrestling tag team champions Miami Sweet Heat aka The Carlson Twins share their journey in women's wrestling, their experiences with WOW, and their insights on growth, community, and staying at the top of their game. Laurie and Lindsey Carlson talk all about how they got started with Women of Wrestling and what they thought when they first heard their entrance theme that I wrote for them. Laurie and Lindsey also discuss being part of the recent Lodestone with Bayley from

One of the things about doing this show that I absolutely love is being able to sit down with wrestlers that I've worked with and talk about the behind-the-scenes of putting an entrance theme together.On today's episode, we're doing just that with Smart Mark Sterling. You're absolutely familiar with his work from AEW and Ring of Honor as well as his show the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast with Brian Myers and Matt Cardona, but are you familiar with his singing? No? Well, you're about to be. Ma