WCW: Sting

It's hard to argue that Sting didn't rip his 'crow' character from the movie of the same name. However, it stuck for over a decade, and that's a testament to the performer that Sting is.

As we with many superstars, the theme was integral to the introduction and immediate success of the character. Originally debuting with a longer intro, the theme was able to set the atmosphere instantly and send chills down your spine. The amazing thing was, that it did this without a "IF YA SMEEEELLLL" or glass shattering. This theme was so simple, yet masterful, especially as it gradually speeds up.

Sting would run with this theme until 1999, when he made the switch to Metallicas 'Seek and Destroy'. While this theme didn't quite carry the same atmosphere, it worked with how Stings character had evolved, and his subsequent themes in TNA would follow a similar style.

WCW: The Mamalukes

A rare one to kick things off. This theme belonged to The Mamalukes; 2 time WCW tag team champions. The team consisted of (Big) Vito and Johnny the Bull, and was managed by Tony Marinara. They formed in '99 and ran until WCW was bought by the WWF in 2001. While the team had several fueds, and were even co-holders of the WCW hardcore championship, they never really got the chance to do anything to put themselves on the map. The two wouldn't team again in any other major organisation, but they would both later become a part of the WWEs reincarnation of the Full Blooded Italians (FBI), and Marinara would also adopt the name Tony Mamaluke as a reference to the team.

The theme is pretty good in my opinion. Considering a lot of WCWs themes around this time were just painfully generic rock songs,  so this was a good change. And while the stereotypical nature of the theme practically slapped you in the face, it still worked pretty damn well.

What do you think?