WWF Aggression CD Review

With the vast amount of reviews at Cult of Whatever based around videos or video games, I thought I’d add a little collection of music reviews from the world of wrestling. So far, I’ve looked at the offering of Chris Jericho’s ‘Fozzy’, and WWE Anthology, a collection of theme tunes over the past 15 years. But what happens when the WWE meets the world of hip-hop? Thats what we found out when WWE released “Aggression”.

This being the late 1999-early 2000 period, where the big boom was starting to die down a little (even though the product was just as hot as it possibly ever had been, and was producing amazing battles in the ring), WWE, or WWF as it was at the time, was more than happy to reach as many fans as possible through as many different sources as it could. Obviously someone had the brainwave of, instead of solely catering for the rock and roll fans that wrestling was somewhat associated with (and I’ll admit myself that the WWF, and the Headbangers in particular, got me back into rock music, especially with the Marilyn Manson/Pantera scenes), that WWF would instead base an entire album around WWF theme songs performed to a hip hop beat, by big hip hop stars. And I do mean big. Anyone familiar with Method Man? How about ODB? Run DMC? Everyone knows Snoop Dogg right? That’s right. WWF spared no expense in bringing in household names to remix entrance music for stars such as D-Generation X, Chris Jericho, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Big Show, Mankind and er… Gangrel. Sounds.. erm… interesting.

The results are pretty good though. Now I’m pretty liberal in my music taste. I’m open minded. I understand this won’t really appeal to non-hip hop fans, but fans of the genre should take great notice in this CD. The album starts off as good as you could possibly ask for within the limitations with the Run DMX remix of the DX theme. One of the few songs on the album that was actually released with video (featuring The Hardy Boyz, Stephanie McMahon, Tori and Triple H, back in the days where he was useful), this was actually used as the DX theme on various TV shows and sounds pretty darn good. This is followed by another catchy song entitled “Wreck”, for Mankind, which only sounds like Mankind’s theme for about 20 seconds, before Kool Keith and O.D.B add their little spin to it. It’s not a song I’d ever imagine Mankind coming out to, but O.D.B does catch your attention with his addictive lyrics and style. The catchy theme continues with probably the second most well-known song of the album (behind the Run DMC hit). Featuring another Wu Tang frontman, Method Man (one of my personal favorites of the hip hop scene), The Rock receives royal treatment as Method performs probably the second best track on the CD (notice a pattern yet?), with a killer video to boot (not that you’ll get to see it unless Kazaa has a copy). With some cracking lyrics and great delivery, The Great One is served justice with a great one (see what I did there? Yeah I know, it was awful).

Track Four is my favourite off the album. Bringing together two great rappers in W.C (or Dub C for those in the know) and Snoop Dogg (fo shizzle ma nizzle), this remix of the infamous Stone Cold Steve Austin theme certainly gets you raising your arms in the air giving Snoop a “hell yeah”. I never knew how good W.C was as a rapper, but I certainly learned from this performance. The tune is also extremely familiar to the Austin theme, so you certainly won’t forget who the song is about. Certainly a plus. Up next is the McMahon “No Chance in Hell” theme which simply doesn’t live up to the original at all. Pretty much a waste of time, which is a shame considering Redman is on the vocals. Good to see that the guy has finally come into his own the past two to three years. The Gangrel “I won’t stop” mix sounds pretty good, and credit to C-Murder (means nothing to me either), he’s done a good job with it. But it simply isn’t as good as the original, nor does it try to take it into a level of its own as Run DMC do. The Kane remix by the Eastsidaz does actually sound a lot better than the original, at least to me. But if you played it on Raw or SmackDown, it would sound very out of place where rock is the dominant element. With anyone else, maybe. But with a monster like Kane, not a chance.

RA The Rugged Man does a good job with Chris Jericho’s theme, and makes it sound as true to the rock version as possible. If not for Jericho’s character being based around a rock star, this would actually fit his character a lot. The same goes for the Bad Azz and Technic mix of the New Age Outlaws theme (and a classic the original was too). In an arena, it wouldn’t fit. You can’t have a NAO theme without the Road Dogg spewing his crazy lyricism over it. But as a rap song, it is pretty damn good, and very easy to get into. Unlike The Godfather’s remix. This song was used quite a few times by The Godfather on Sunday Night Heat, and even at Wrestlemania 16 (Ice T performed it live), but it sucked, very badly. The original was so much better that it isn’t funny. Then again, I’ve never liked Ice T. Nor have I ever liked Mystikal. Here, with Ras Kass, his rendition of HHH’s theme (which sounds absolutely nothing like any theme the Tripper has ever had) sounds like it’s been strung together by a six-year old. Saying that, the lyrics are spot on (“I’m a do what I wanna do, when I do it. There’s nothing that you can do when I’m done through it” or something like that – you know how hard it is to try and listen to hip hop lyrics?). Obviously Mystikal knows about HHH’s backstage exploits too.

Another song actually used as a theme tune was the Big Show mix. This one is actually better than his current one, and I’m surprised they didn’t use it for longer. The tune sounds mean and tough, with hard lyrics. His current song sounds like a 50s underground club song sung by Michael PS Hayes (which it probably is). WWE blew it with this one. It’s a song they really need to start using again. Unlike the final song on the album, which belongs to the Ministry Undertaker. The theme should be used, mind, cas the rtune sounds extremely Taker like. Add a heavier guitar and you’ve got it perfect. unfortunately, The Dead Man can’t really come to the ring to a rap song. Doesn’t work, which is quite sad considering it’s actually a damn good song, very well rapped by Dame Grease presents Meeno. A good way to end a CD, in my opinion.

So now you know the basics of the CD. Now it’s time to break it down.

Best Song: Snoop Dogg & W.C – “Hell Yeah”

Best Lyrics: Method Man – “Telling us that Raw is War, what the hell you think we came for, to play with these whips and chainsaws, and sharp glass, shine ’em up real nice, turn ’em sideways, and shove ’em up your candy ass”

Song Most Likely To Sound Good On WWE TV: Mack 10, K Mac & Boo Kapone feat. MC Eiht – “Big”

Song Most Likely To Bore You: Redman & Rock Of Heltah Skeltah feat. Peanut Butter Wolf – “No Chance”

Worth It?

Overall… yes. I think it is, especially for hip hop fans. Die hard rock fans may get into it too, but you’ve probably gotta be quite liberal to get into most of the songs. Still, I think there’s at least one good song in there for everyone, and is worth a listen. Mind you, I wouldn’t buy it. Lend a song or two first, and then try it. I think you will like it, but just try before you buy. As I said, you’ve probably gotta be quite liberal and open-minded to enjoy it to it’s fullest. Either that or a die hard hip hop fan.

COMMENTS

Please read our Commenting Policy before you join in with the discussion.

Note: If you have email notifications enabled, please check your email spam folders to ensure emails are not missed.

Name*

Email*

0 Comments

Inline Feedbacks

View all comments

Cookie	Description
_pxvid	This cookie is used for detection of the browser and distinguishing whether it is a real user or malicious bot.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertisement".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	This cookies is set by GDPR Cookie Consent WordPress Plugin. The cookie is used to remember the user consent for the cookies under the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Non Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	This cookie is used to keep track of which cookies the user have approved for this site.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-preferences	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Preferences".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-uncategorized	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Uncategorized".
CraftSessionId	This cookie name is associated with the Craft web content management system, where is functions as an anonymous session identifier.
csrftoken	This cookie is associated with Django web development platform for python. Used to help protect the website against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks
DSID	To note specific user identity. Contains hashed/encrypted unique ID.
JSESSIONID	Used by sites written in JSP. General purpose platform session cookies that are used to maintain users' state across page requests.
PHPSESSID	This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed.
viewed_cookie_policy	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Cookie	Description
b30msc
btc
CMST
cref
d
gpl
i
icts
ig_did
mdata
na_rn
na_sc_e
na_sr
na_srp
session_depth
visitor-id

Cookie	Description
__gads	This cookie is set by Google and stored under the name dounleclick.com. This cookie is used to track how many times users see a particular advert which helps in measuring the success of the campaign and calculate the revenue generated by the campaign. These cookies can only be read from the domain that it is set on so it will not track any data while browsing through another sites.
__stid	The cookie is set by ShareThis. The cookie is used for site analytics to determine the pages visited, the amount of time spent, etc.
_ga	This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, camapign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assigns a randoly generated number to identify unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_60765351_1	Google uses this cookie to distinguish users.
_gid	This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the wbsite is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form.
ad-id	Provided by amazon-adsystem.com for tracking user actions on other websites to provide targeted content
demdex	This cookie is set under the domain demdex.net and is used by Adobe Audience Manager to help identify a unique visitor across domains.
DigiTrust.v1.identity	Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.
dmvk	This cookie is set by DailyMotion who display videos, it registers statistical data of visitors' behaviour on the website.
gid	This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the wbsite is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form.
GPS	This cookie is set by Youtube and registers a unique ID for tracking users based on their geographical location
is_unique	This cookie is set by StatCounter to determine how people are using the website
is_visitor_unique	This cookie is set by StatCounter to determine how people are using the website
sc_is_visitor_unique	This cookie is set by StatCounter to determine how people are using the website
v1st	This is set by DailyMotion to display videos.

Cookie	Description
__asc	This cookie is used to collect information on consumer behavior, which is sent to Alexa Analytics.
__auc	This cookie is used to collect information on consumer behavior, which is sent to Alexa Analytics.
__qca	This cookie is associated with Quantcast and is used for collecting anonymized data to analyze log data from different websites to create reports that enables the website owners and advertisers provide ads for the appropriate audience segments.
_cc_aud	The cookie is set by crwdcntrl.net. The purpose of the cookie is to collect statistical information in an anonymous form about the visitors of the website. The data collected include number of visits, average time spent on the website, and the what pages have been loaded. These data are then used to segment audiences based on the geographical location, demographic, and user interest provide relevant content and for advertisers for targeted advertising.
_cc_cc	The cookie is set by crwdcntrl.net. The purpose of the cookie is to collect statistical information in an anonymous form about the visitors of the website. The data collected include number of visits, average time spent on the website, and the what pages have been loaded. These data are then used to segment audiences based on the geographical location, demographic, and user interest provide relevant content and for advertisers for targeted advertising.
_cc_dc	The cookie is set by crwdcntrl.net. The purpose of the cookie is to collect statistical information in an anonymous form about the visitors of the website. The data collected include number of visits, average time spent on the website, and the what pages have been loaded. These data are then used to segment audiences based on the geographical location, demographic, and user interest provide relevant content and for advertisers for targeted advertising.
_cc_id	The cookie is set by crwdcntrl.net. The purpose of the cookie is to collect statistical information in an anonymous form about the visitors of the website. The data collected include number of visits, average time spent on the website, and the what pages have been loaded. These data are then used to segment audiences based on the geographical location, demographic, and user interest provide relevant content and for advertisers for targeted advertising.
_kuid_	The cookie is set by Krux Digital under the domain krxd.net. The cookie stores a unique ID to identify a returning user for the purpose of targeted advertising.
_px2	This cookie is set by PerimeterX who provide security analyst oversight.
_pxff_tm	This cookie is set by PerimeterX who provide security analyst oversight.
_pxhd	This cookie is set by PerimeterX who provide security analyst oversight.
ab	This cookie is generally provided by agkn.com and is used for advertising purposes.
ad-privacy	Provided by amazon-adsystem.com for tracking user actions on other websites to provide targeted content to the users.
ayl_visitor	This cookie registers data on the visitor. The information is used to optimize advertisement relevance.
bafp	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bafp_t	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bfp_sn	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bfp_sn_pl	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bfp_sn_rf_8b2087b102c9e3e5ffed1c1478ed8b78	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bfp_sn_rt_8b2087b102c9e3e5ffed1c1478ed8b78	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bfp_sn_t_8b2087b102c9e3e5ffed1c1478ed8b78	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bfp_sn_td_2d31c94105a0aa6d1ceaea0c86c6b656	This cookie is from Media.net and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
bito	This cookie is generally provided by bidr.io and is used for advertising purposes.
bitoIsSecure	This cookies are generally provided by bidr.io and is used for advertising purposes.
bsc	The cookies is set by ownerIQ for the purpose of providing relevant advertisement
CMID	This cookie is linked to advertising and tracking the products users were looking at.
CMPRO	This cookie is linked to advertising and tracking the products users were looking at.
CMPS	This cookie is linked to advertising and tracking the products users were looking at.
dc_id	This cookie is used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers.
did	The purpose of the cookie is to identify a visitor to serve relevant advertisement.
didts	The purpose of the cookie is to identify a visitor to serve relevant advertisement.
dpm	The cookie is set by demdex.net. This cookie assigns a unique ID to each visiting user that allows third-party advertisers target that users with relevant ads.
eud	This cookie is from Rocket Fuel and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
euds	This cookie is from Rocket Fuel and is used to deliver targeted advertising across their network sites ensuring users see relevant advertising.
everest_g_v2	The cookie is set under eversttech.net domain. The purpose of the cookie is to map clicks to other events on the client's website.
evo5_popin_instance	Prevents an interaction from reoccurring for visitors not accepting 3rd party cookies.
id	This cookie is set by DoubleClick (which is owned by Google) to build a profile of the website visitor's interests and show relevant ads on other sites.
IDE	Used by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile.
io.narrative.guid.v2	This cookie is generally provided by io.narrative.io and is used for advertising purposes.
KADUSERCOOKIE	This cookie is generally provided by pubmatic.com and is used for advertising purposes.
KTPCACOOKIE	This cookie is generally provided by pubmatic.com and is used for advertising purposes.
matchliveramp	This cookie is provided by w55c.net and is used for advertising purposes.
mc	This cookie is associated with Quantserve to track anonymously how a user interact with the website.
mxpim	This cookie is generally provided by mxptint.net for advertising purposes.
na_tc	This is a Social Media sharing tracking cookie.
NID	This cookie is used to a profile based on user's interest and display personalized ads to the users.
nnls	The purpose of the cookie is to identify a visitor to serve relevant advertisement.
pxrc	The purpose of the cookie is to identify a visitor to serve relevant advertisement.
pxvid	This cookie is set by PerimeterX who provide security analyst oversight.
rlas3	The cookie is set by rlcdn.com. The cookie is used to serve relevant ads to the visitor as well as limit the time the visitor sees an and also measure the effectiveness of the campaign.

Cookie	Description
__jid	Cookies set on the website by the third-party commenting platform Disqus.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
disqus_unique	These cookies are set by Disqus so that users can comment on website/platform.
G_ENABLED_IDPS	The cookie is used by Google and is used for Google Single Sign On.
mid	The cookie is set by Instagram. The cookie is used to distinguish users and to show relevant content, for better user experience and security.
na_id	This cookie is set by Addthis.com to enable sharing of links on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
ouid	The cookie is set by Addthis which enables the content of the website to be shared across different networking and social sharing websites.
ov	This is a generic functional cookie that provides enhanced functionality and personalisation.
ts	This cookie is generally provided by PayPal and supports payment services in the website.
vuid	These cookies are used by the Vimeo video player on websites.

WWF Aggression CD Review

You might also like

FIND THE TOPICS YOU WANT...

Recommended for you