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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Booker T Reveals What Made Him Choose His Iconic Entrance Theme
Booker T has had some great entrance music in his career. Booker T and Stevie Ray, also known as Harlem Heat, used one of the most well-known theme songs in WCW. Their theme song later played a big part in Booker T's entrance theme when he became a singles wrestler. Advertisement While speaking on the Club 520 Podcast at WWE World, Booker T revealed how he and Stevie Ray first heard their entrance theme. As soon as they listened to it, they knew right away it was the perfect fit for Harlem Heat and said it sounded like a champion's theme. Booker T says his theme song was meant to sound like a champion's 'I remember back in late '91 when they first approached us with this sound right here. It was just out of an abundance of music that we just had to pick from. As soon as we heard it, man, I was like, 'Man, that's it. That's the song.' Just because it's very, very important as far as the music you have. You do your name, like Booker T and Stevie Ray, [we thought they were] championship names. We wanted championship music as well. And I wanted everybody, all of the fans, to have an experience when they heard that music. 'And that music was so unique it wasn't rap, you know what I mean? It had its own feel, its own flavor, and when you heard it, you'd go, 'Oh, man, here come them boys, and they about to come out here and do some work.' Man, that music still, to this day, man, it hypes me up. Man, my wife got that on her phone, and so I got to hear it every day, you know? But it's awesome, it really is.' Did you know that 'Rap Sheet' was full of shocking samples? Harlem Heat's theme was originally called 'Rap Sheet,' a song written by Didier Leglise & René De Wael. However, the song featured several surprising samples of other songs. This includes 'Music Non-Stop' and 'Sex Object' by Kraftwerk. Advertisement There is also one other pretty prominent sample in the song, which was discovered by Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp in 2021. Sapp revealed that the snippet of an odd 'brrr-like' sound actually came from a sample of 'Hateful Head Helen' by Sweet Pussy Pauline. On her song, Pauline describes how men want to stick their faces in a woman's buttcheeks and motorboat them, but 'they don't know how to ask.' Sapp asked a pretty fair and important question that still rings true… what are these wrestling music producers thinking? If that wasn't hilarious enough, non-wrestling fans even remember 'Rap Sheet' being used in a sketch on the classic comedy series Kids in the Hall. Read More: Booker T Reveals The Crowning Moment Of His Career: I Wouldn't Change It For Anything If you use these quotes, please credit the original source and link back to WrestleZone with an h/t for the transcription. The post Booker T Reveals What Made Him Choose His Iconic Entrance Theme appeared first on Wrestlezone.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals, Trey Hendrickson drama reports divided on details
Bengals, Trey Hendrickson drama reports divided on details "I believe if the Bengals were gonna trade Trey Hendrickson it would have happened already.. I understand why he's upset because he deserves more money.. I believe they're gonna give it to him but they haven't struck a deal yet" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 12, 2025 The saga between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals is a very public war of words right now. Said war takes different routes to going public, too. The latest horrible-sounding update came from ESPN's Adam Schefter, who took the scathing message from Hendrickson himself and shared it with the world. In that message, Hendrickson and his reps accused the Bengals of zero communication from the team at all since the draft. But NFL Network's Ian Rapoport took to Pat McAfee's show not long after to clarify that there has been communication between Hendrickson and the team -- just not contract communication: RELATED: Bengals, Trey Hendrickson contract saga gets another update It's all rather silly noise in the middle of May right now, but Hendrickson kicked it off by passing a message to reporters. A very rough translation of the saga is simple: The Bengals, who have said they want to get Hendrickson a raise, aren't moving quick enough for his liking, which is perfectly in character. There's no actual deadline for an extension to happen and after granting his reps permission to seek a trade, the team is sort of calling his bluff and willing to move things at their preferred pace. Hence, the latest round of chaos. It would still be wise to expect some sort of actual new development near the start of training camp. RELATED: Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Germaine Pratt standoffs updated
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pat McAfee offers new theory on Aaron Rodgers' mystery ring after QB sparked marriage rumors at Kentucky Derby
Pat McAfee has offered a wild new theory as to why Aaron Rodgers was seen wearing a mystery ring at the Kentucky Derby: someone proposed to him. The legendary NFL quarterback sparked marriage rumors after he was seen sporting a piece of jewelry on his left ring finger. Rodgers, whose NFL future remains up in the air, revealed last year that he is in a relationship with a mystery woman named Brittani. The 41-year-old was previously engaged to actress Shailene Woodley but sources close to Rodgers insist he hasn't secretly tied the knot during the NFL offseason. It is thought that the quarterback could have been wearing a 'promise ring', which symbolizes commitment and is often worn before someone gets engaged. But McAfee has suggested that Rodgers - a regular guest on his ESPN show - may be challenging traditional gender roles after a partner asked if he would marry them. — 1-1-1-1 (@pahrduve) May 4, 2025 "I saw Aaron Rodgers at the Kentucky Derby.. No updates but he looked great" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 5, 2025 'It looked like it was a wedding ring or maybe he got engaged to. Maybe somebody got engaged to him,' McAfee said. 'Maybe they flipped the script and said: "Who says it has to be one way to the other?" Maybe somebody got engaged to him and said: "Aaron, will you take this ring and be with me forever?" And Aaron said "yes, I will" and they'll "I do"-it later... who knows?' McAfee also wondered whether Rodgers was challenging social convention by simply ignoring the notion of a traditional ring finger. As revealed by the truth behind Rodgers' new jewelry could eventually emerge on McAfee's ESPN show. 'Aaron is a very particular person, and he will make his playing decision within the next few weeks, and if he is married, he will mention that on a future Pat McAfee appearance,' a source said.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens exercise 5th year option on Hamilton and pass on Linderbaum.
Ravens exercise 5th year option on Hamilton and pass on Linderbaum. The #Ravens pick up the option for Kyle Hamilton, but decline for Tyler Linderbaum. That said, GM Eric DeCosta says he'd like to do deals with both of them. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2025 The Baltimore Ravens made pivotal roster decisions, exercising the fifth-year option for All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton while declining the same for center Tyler Linderbaum. General Manager Eric DeCosta, however, did mention the team's commitment to locking in both 2022 first-round picks for the long haul with contract extensions. Hamilton, selected 14th overall from Notre Dame, earns a fully guaranteed $18.6 million for 2026, a no-brainer for a two-time Pro Bowler and 2023 first-team All-Pro. The one year salary puts him in the same pay range as veterans Budda Baker and Minka Fitzpatrick. His versatility, with 250 tackles, seven sacks, and five interceptions across 48 games, makes him a defensive star. At 24, Hamilton's trajectory suggests he could reset the safety market, potentially surpassing Kerby Joseph's $21.5 million annual average. Linderbaum, picked 25th out of Iowa, saw his $23.4 million option declined due to its steep cost, driven by the NFL's grouping of all offensive linemen to calculate the salary. Despite this, DeCosta stressed Linderbaum's value, 'It is our intention for him to remain a Raven long term.' A two-time Pro Bowler, Linderbaum has started all 49 games, ranking third among centers in 2024 per Pro Football Focus. His 96.5% pass block win rate and role in Derrick Henry's 1,900-yard season highlight his elite skill. Declining the option puts Linderbaum in a contract year in 2025, likely pushing the Ravens to negotiate an extension closer to top earning center Creed Humphrey's $18 million annual salary. DeCosta's strategy shows a great plan to manage the cap while retaining both players for the future. Hamilton's option secures a defensive star at a reasonable rate as the safety market is on the rise, while declining Linderbaum's avoids an inflated price tag, opening the door for a cap-friendly deal. ' As the Ravens build around Lamar Jackson, whose cap hit balloons in 2026, keeping first round talents like Hamilton and Linderbaum is crucial. Fans can expect both to anchor the team's future. For now, Baltimore's defense and offensive line remain in good hands, with Hamilton wrecking havoc in the secondary and Linderbaum breathing holes and pushing defenses back.
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ian Rapoport: 'I feel for sure' the Vikings are rolling with J.J. McCarthy
Ian Rapoport: 'I feel for sure' the Vikings are rolling with J.J. McCarthy "It feels like JJ McCarthy is for sure the Minnesota Vikings guy.. The conversations that have been had this week already seem to emphasize that even more" @RapSheet #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 31, 2025 The Minnesota Vikings haven't formally announced that J.J. McCarthy will be their starting quarterback in 2025. But NFL Network's Ian Rapoport believes the Vikings are ready to move forward with McCarthy, whether they've publicly shared that sentiment or not. "It feels like JJ McCarthy is for sure the Minnesota Vikings' guy," Rapoport said on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday. "....The conversations that have been had this week already seem to emphasize that even more." The Vikings' main decision-makers have had plenty of camera time over the past week. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said McCarthy "has met the bar" in his time as a Viking. Co-owner Mark Wilf said McCarthy is "doing great" at this week's owners' meeting. Kevin O'Connell said he felt "very good about projecting a positive year" for McCarthy. Rapoport must be hearing the same things off-camera as well. The Vikings are poised to hand the reins of the franchise off to McCarthy this season. We will soon find out if he can live up to first-round draft status.
