WrestleMania and The Weeknd are basically inseparable at this pointand now we know why.
For the sixth straight year, a track by The Weeknd is headlining WWEs biggest show of the year. WWE confirmed that Timeless by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti is the official theme song for WrestleMania 41. The promo dropped during SmackDown on March 28, and the track instantly set the tone for the road to Vegas. But according to Fightful Select, theres more to this yearly collab than just chart-topping hits.
In a recent conversation with @TheWrestlingClassics Justin, it was revealed that Weeknds manager is a huge wrestling fan. Thats rightone of the driving forces behind this now-iconic run is someone behind the scenes whos obsessed with WWE. And its paying off big time.
This years pick, Timeless, already feels tailor-made for the WrestleMania spotlightwith a direct name-drop of The Rock woven into the lyrics. The combination of The Weeknds cinematic sound and WWEs over-the-top production has made this partnership feel like destiny every year.
Heres a quick trip down memory lane:
- WrestleMania 41: Timeless by The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
- WrestleMania 40: Gasolina
- WrestleMania 39: Less Than Zero
- WrestleMania 38: Sacrifice (with Swedish House Mafia)
- WrestleMania 37: Save Your Tears
- WrestleMania 36: Blinding Lights
Whether its moody tracks or stadium anthems, WWE keeps tapping The Weeknd for one simple reasonhis music makes WrestleMania feel larger than life. But now we know the secret sauce: a manager with a passion for the product whos been helping steer this six-year run into the record books.
So the next time you hear Blinding Lights or Save Your Tears during a WrestleMania montage, just know its more than coincidenceits fandom turned into legacy.
What do you think about The Weeknd dominating the WrestleMania soundtrack for six straight years? Is it time for a new artist, or has he earned the streak? Drop your thoughts in the commentswe want to hear what you think.
