Rocky and WWE: 5 Ways The Movie Inspired Wrestling

When it comes to the success of WWE, you can thank three people: Vince McMahon, Terry Bollea, and of course, Sylvester Stallone of Rocky and Rambo fame.

"Sylvester Stallone? What’s John Rambo got to do anything?" I can hear your cry, dear reader. Well, read on, and all shall be revealed!

1. Hulk Hogan Many aspects of the WWE have been manipulated by Sylvester Stallone’s most iconic creation, sometimes by inspiration and sometimes directly. 

2. Entrance Music Using Survivor’s Eye Of The Tiger, the smash hit song from Rocky III, the audience would pop in recognition and anticipation of the opening riff before Hulk even appeared.

3. The WWE Style "The WWE style" means a lot of things. A slower pace with big moves meaning more. Working towards the left on the hard cam. But then there is the actual match pace itself.

4. Victory Themes The Final Bell is the "victory theme" that plays at the end of every end Rocky and Creed movie. This helps the audience know who won instantaneously and helps add to the epicness of the final pinfall.

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