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

Michael Oku is a professional wrestler and entrance theme aficionado known for his work across the global independent scene and RevPro. He sat down on Ropes N Riffs with host John Kiernan to discuss how he quietly borrowed his iconic catchphrase from Ric Flair, his love for entrance music, the story behind his hit theme "No Control" by Mikey Ruckus featuring Tristan McIntosh, and his favorite wrestling themes of all time. You’re a self-proclaimed aficionado when it comes to entrance music. Wh

WWE Superstar and NXT Champion Joe Hendry sat down John Kiernan on Ropes N Riffs to discuss his explosive year in WWE and the release of his brand-new album Beyond Belief, which is currently making waves on music charts around the world. From surpassing Taylor Swift and The Beatles on iTunes to explaining the method behind his viral Fire Logan Paul debut and song on Monday Night Raw, Hendry broke down his music, his title ambitions, and his philosophy on entertaining wrestling fans. We als

Legendary composer Jim Johnston is the creative genius behind some of the most iconic entrance themes in professional wrestling history, crafting unforgettable music for Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, The Rock, D-Generation X, Triple H, and hundreds more. He sits down with host John Kiernan on Ropes N Riffs to discuss how a chance meeting at a sushi bar led to his start in WWE, why he views entrance themes as movie scores, why heels originally didn't get music, collaborating with bands

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