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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 47 MIN

Blass 89 on writing the Mike Santana Theme, Persephone Theme, Eddie Kingston Theme, Metalcore to Rap

from Ropes N Riffs - Wrestling Entrance Themes, Wrestling and Music Stories

Mike Santana has made his debut in NXT after Tony D'Angelo's retention of the NXT Championship against Naraku. When you heard Santana's entrance theme, you heard today's guest, Blass 89.On today's episode, I speak with rapper Blass 89 about his relationship with Mike Santana, including working on his entrance theme and the emotional story behind the lyrics production, and a story about perseverance through the entrance theme.We also talk about Blass 89's upbringing in church music to hardcore and metal, all the way to working on some amazing entrance themes for names such as Persephone, The Firm, Eddie Kingston, and working with AEW composer Mikey Rukus.We also find out what's on the playlist of Blass 89 and how a song on there would have been one of my entrance themes (if I was a wrestler).Enjoy!-🔔Subscribe To The Show! https://www.youtube.com/@ropesnriffs?sub_confirmation=1Email me! [email protected] 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! https://paypal.me/ropesnriffs📣$10 or more will get you shouted out on the next episode!📹 I use Riverside.FM to record and edit my shows!• Sign up today: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-kiernanListen to Ropes N Riffs wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and more!🎧Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3upFt8nCe2ONsS29jtjzA0?si=81198fdfdfe84019🎧Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ropes-n-riffs/id1781702913About The Show:Do you like wrestling? Do you like music and stories from the road? Join John Kiernan, wrestling entrance theme song composer, and professional musician of over 10 years for stories and interviews with your favorite wrestlers, rock stars, and personalities!About the Host:John Kiernan is a wrestling entrance theme song composer with over 150 themes written for wrestlers in various promotions such as NJPW, WWE, ROH, MLW, and many more. As a professional musician, a veteran in the podcasting space, an avid pro wrestling fan and wrestling personality by way of creating the soundtracks for your favorite wrestlers, John Kiernan forges his latest podcasting venture into diving into stories of music, stories from the road, and wrestling from all walks of life from your (and his) favorites of all time.Are you looking for a custom wrestling entrance theme or walk out music?Contact via email at [email protected]. Or fill out this form here! https://johnkiernanmusic.com/custom-wrestler-entrance-themes/#contactTake a listen to my themes!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkQOXc7x9NFiIHsYDov27nsUJpcIYJ49Social media:• Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnkiernanmusic• Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnkiernanmusic• Twiter: www.twitter.com/jkiernanguitar• Website: www.johnkiernanmusic.com

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