WWE revisits older entrance themes as performers push for changes

A number of WWE performers have begun returning to their older, more familiar entrance themes after repeatedly requesting changes, according to a new report. On Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, broadcast from Perth, Western Australia, several wrestlers used classic themes to strong crowd reaction, most notably Shinsuke Nakamura, who entered to his longtime The Rising Sun music.

The report said multiple Superstars have been asking for their original themes for some time and that the company has started honoring some of those requests. Names identified as particularly vocal in seeking reversions include Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. It was not clear how many individual requests have been submitted or how many will ultimately be approved.

Performers and some fans had expressed dissatisfaction after the company introduced new entrance packages produced by a composer known as Def Rebel, which replaced earlier tracks used for several top talents. The report said some talent felt they were not given an explanation for the changes. Fan frustration over music choices reached a visible moment in June when a chant calling for the removal of Def Rebel erupted during an NXT broadcast...