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Vicki Venuto AKA Vicious Vicki talks to wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan on how she met Downstait and started working with them on her new entrance theme! Interview with Vicki Venuto AKA Vicious Vicki live now! Full Interview: https://youtu.be/lTkrfThC8m0?si=bnYHt0DGPMUcyEOp Interview with Downstait live now! Full Interview: https://youtu.be/_W9xUisdva4?si=GBacQ0hDQv9In9VR @Downstait…

Vicki Venuto, also known as Vicious Vicki shares her journey through the wrestling world, her experiences with TNA, and how wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan and her worked on her first theme, then she worked with entrance theme song legends Downstait on her current entrance theme. Vicki and…

Mega Ran was asked to write an awesome theme for AEW wrestler Shelton Benjamin. How did Mega Ran get connected with Shelton Benjamin and how did Mega ran bring in Tekken vibes into Shelton Benjamin’s AEW theme? @megaran @AEW 🚨Interview with Mega Ran is live now! Link to full interview:…

Athena has been doing amazing work in AEW and Ring Of Honor! Wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan and Downstait vocalist Zack Call talk about Athena’s current run, how she was played to the ring as Ember Moon by Halestorm, and how John would love to put a theme…

Athena has been doing amazing work in AEW and Ring Of Honor! Wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan and Downstait vocalist Zack Call talk about Athena's current run, how she was played to the ring as Ember Moon by Halestorm, and how John would love to put a theme…

Downstait’s vocalist Zack Call talks about how proud he is of Downstait writing of Cody Rhodes theme, Kingdom, as well as how wrestling megastar, Matt Cardona, Cody to Downstait. The rest is history! @Downstait @TheMattCardona Full interview: https://youtu.be/_W9xUisdva4 Listen to Kingdom: https://youtu.be/-wGXH7-ESaE?si=VjHYKQKJ2UJvEIUx - 🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Email me!…

Guitar legend Marty Friedman talks with wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan about meeting New Japan Pro Wrestling's Hiroshi Tanahashi before their Wrestle Kingdom 8 performance together and the shared admiration for both Marty and Tanahashi's art! @martyfriedmanofficialyoutu4475 New interview with Marty Friedman live now! Link: https://youtu.be/DSnnc21nTvE?si=_Sy2hV6GUpQftqEA - 🔔Subscribe…

AEW wrestler Mercedes Martinez talks about her tag team with Diamante, how her and John Kiernan worked together to create a theme for their team, and how important it was to have Diamante as part of the process. They also talk about how the theme connects elements from their individual…

Downstait vocalist Zack Call speaks with wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan about how they wrote the new theme for Bishop Dyer (formerly WWE's Baron Corbin), how they got in contact with him, and what surprises may be coming on the official theme release. @Downstait 🚨New interview with Downstait’s…

BARON CORBIN DOESN’T SUCK. Downstait vocalist Zack Call and wrestling entrance theme composer John talk about Bishop Dyer, formerly Baron Corbin, and how awesome he’s been and why we can’t wait to see what he does going forward! 💪 New interview with Downstait’s vocalist Zack Call live now! Link in…

Wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan speaks with Lince Dorado about invaluable advice that he got from legendary wrestling entrance theme composer Jim Johnston on how to craft the perfect entrance theme for any wrestler. 🚨Full interview with Lince Dorado live now! Link to full interview: https://youtu.be/15_vCes98Ig - 🔔Subscribe…

World renowned guitarist Marty Friedman talks about his newest record, Drama, and how this record may be his most musical yet! New episode with Marty Friedman live now! Link to full interview : https://youtu.be/DSnnc21nTvE - 🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Email me! ropesnriffspodcast@gmail.com Follow Ropes N Riffs on social media:…

Downstait’s Zack Call and wrestling entrance theme composer John talk about working on Matt Cardona and Brian Myers Major Players entrance theme! New interview with Downstait’s vocalist Zack Call live now! Full Interview: https://youtu.be/_W9xUisdva4 - 🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Email me! ropesnriffspodcast@gmail.com Follow Ropes N Riffs on social media:…

Downstait has worked with so many wrestlers over their music career. Downstait's vocalist Zack Call and wrestling entrance theme song composer John Kiernan discuss the next big wrestlers to keep your eyes on in 2025! @Downstait @brookehavok1 New episode with Downstait's vocalist Zack Call live now! 🎧Full interview live now:…

Did you know Downstait and John Kiernan collabed on an entrance theme? So...there IS an It Lives, It Breathes & Downstait collaboration! Since Downstait did Matt Cardona's entrance theme "When The Lights Go Down" and John Kiernan with It Lives, It Breathes wrote Brian Myers' entrance theme "The Ride", it…

Do I gotta change my name now? 😂 John gives Downstait’s Zack Call a funny hard time about a funny moment that happened on Chris Van Vliet’s show…😂Nothing but love for Downstait and Chris Van Vliet! 🤘 New interview with Downstait’s vocalist Zack Call live now! Follow us here on…

Indi Hartwell's new awesome post-WWE theme, Hart Won't Quit, was written by the boys in Downstait very quickly! Downstait's vocalist Zack Call speaks to John about how Indi and Downstait got connected, how Chelsea Green played a huge role in connecting them, and what went into writing Indi's new entrance…

Cody Rhodes Theme, Kingdom, has become one of the most iconic themes to ever grace the ears of professional wrestling. Downstait vocalist Zack Call and entrance theme song composer John Kiernan talk about the process of writing Kingdom, the life that the theme has now taken on and how it…

Indi Hartwell's new awesome post-WWE theme, Hart Won't Quit, was written by the boys in Downstait very quickly! Downstait's vocalist Zack Call speaks to John about how Indi and Downstait got connected, how Chelsea Green played a huge role in connecting them, and what went into writing Indi's new entrance…

John Kiernan and Zack from wrestling entrance theme Downstait discuss their collaborative process in creating wrestling themes, the impact of their music in the wrestling industry, and the evolution of wrestler's themes over time. They highlight their work with various wrestlers, including the new entrance theme for Indi Hartwell called…

Guitar legend Marty Friedman talks about his experience when he played Hiroshi Tanahashi to the ring for NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 8. @martyfriedmanofficialyoutu4475 New interview with Marty Friedman live now! Link: https://youtu.be/DSnnc21nTvE?si=_Sy2hV6GUpQftqEA - 🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Email me! ropesnriffspodcast@gmail.com Follow Ropes N Riffs on social media: 🤘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ropesnriffs 🤘…

Guitar legend Marty Friedman shares his experiences in music and wrestling, particularly his memorable performance playing Tanahashi to the ring at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 8 against Shinsuke Nakamura. He discusses the importance of entrance themes in wrestling, the preparation involved in live performances, and the connection between music and wrestling.…

Donovan Dijak ok his entrance music from Retribution to the DIJAK NXT character. 🔥 📺 Full episode live with DIJAK now: https://youtu.be/s-0Q5zy6vQ4 - 🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Email me! ropesnriffspodcast@gmail.com Follow Ropes N Riffs on social media: 🤘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ropesnriffs 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ropesnriffs 🤘X: https://www.x.com/ropesnriffs 💰Support the show via PayPal!…

PJ Black remembers his friendship with Bray Wyatt and shares Bray’s, inspiration, creativity, and impact on him. New interview with PJ Black is live NOW! Full interview: https://youtu.be/qYo2JoZWXbQ - 🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1 Email me! ropesnriffspodcast@gmail.com Follow Ropes N Riffs on social media: 🤘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ropesnriffs 🤘 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ropesnriffs 🤘X:…