If you’re not a fan of Def Rebel, you’re not alone.
Numerous fans pointed out their frustration with the WWE music production group with the theme songs remaining unidentifiable for many talent during the Royal Rumble matches. A number of talent in WWE that Fightful have spoken to have felt the same way.
We’d indicated in the past that no talent that Fightful spoke with have interacted with Def Rebel producers for input on songs. Beyond that, we’re told by talent that several have expressed unhappiness with the quality of theme songs, and have made attempts to get their previous themes back.
WWE has also made requests to change a number of themes that the talent vehemently pushed back on. Some talent have managed to keep their previous themes, while others have not been so lucky.
Very few people on the roster that we’ve heard from are happy with the Def Rebel themes. A number of incoming talent also preferred to bring their own themes with them.
For those asking when the Def Rebel contract or agreement is up with WWE, we do not yet have that information.
Also, Jim Johnston is not back with WWE.
Many fans took note of captions during WWE Raw that indicated Jim Johnston was behind New Day's new theme song, but Fightful Select confirmed that was not the case.
Those we spoke to within WWE indicated it was an error in captioning and that Johnston is still not with the company. Others indicated there are no plans to bring him back.
The track was by Sayzee with Mega Ran on vocals. You can check out Mega Ran's Patreon at patreon.com/megaran
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