Alright, so I’ve been jamming out to Cody Rhodes’ theme song, “Kingdom,” for a while now. It’s just so epic, you know? I decided to dig into how this anthem came to be, and let me tell you, it’s a pretty cool story.
First off, I started by hitting up the usual spots, you know, just Googling around to see what I could find. Found out that the song is called “Kingdom” and it’s performed by a band called Downstait. These guys have done some work with WWE before, so they’re not new to this wrestling theme song game.
- Song Name: Kingdom
- Band: Downstait
Next, I tried to find out who wrote the lyrics. Turns out it was Daren Zack Call and Justin Call. I tried to search to learn more about them, but there isn’t much information available.
Then, the real story started to unfold. I stumbled upon an interview, I think it was with Chris Van Vliet, where the lead singer of Downstait, Zack Call, was talking about the song. Apparently, this was right around the time when Cody had left WWE. Downstait had been making music for wrestlers for a while, and they reached out to Cody, asking him if he wanted a new theme song. They asked for suggestions, maybe some ideas on what the song should be about.
Cody, being the awesome guy he is, actually listened to what his fans had to say. He must have been flooded with messages, but somehow, “Kingdom” was born out of all that. Zack Call said they were just trying to make it in the music world, mostly thanks to their work with WWE, and then this opportunity with Cody came up. It seems like a simple song about wrestling, but it was actually inspired by Cody’s real life, his decision to leave WWE and start a new chapter. That’s what makes this song so darn powerful.
The Meaning Behind the Music
From what I gather, the song is about Cody’s journey, his fight, his ambition. You hear it in the lyrics, stuff like “Adrenaline, in my soul, every fight out of control.” It’s about being ready to take on the world, to fight for what you believe in. And that line, “Crown is here, about to blow,” I mean, come on, that’s just pure wrestling gold.
So yeah, that’s the story of “Kingdom” as far as I can tell. It wasn’t just some random song thrown together. It was a collaboration, a mix of a band’s talent, a wrestler’s ambition, and the voices of the fans. And the result? A killer theme song that perfectly captures the spirit of Cody Rhodes.
