Jim Johnston plays Undertaker's theme song over Zoom for me!

I honestly can't believe this actually happened. WWE's legendary music producer Jim Johnston played The Undertaker's theme song on piano for me at the end of our interview. Jim worked for WWE from 1985-2017 and wrote iconic themes for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Vince McMahon, Degeneration X, Kane, The Undertaker, Mick Foley and many more.
This is a clip from our full interview that will be released next week!
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[@ChrisVanVliet]

Guys, did this really just happen?? 🤯

[@robertskurlock]

Holy crap did he just play the Wrestlemania 30 version of The Undertaker's theme right after the streak ended? Oh my God that song should be used for the end of the Mortal Kombat 2021 movie

[@ViolentAce]

Legendary 🤯🤯

[@darkwingduck7247]

@Anna Its really him! I cant believe lol

[@BobbyD520]

But how cool was he really? Because he seems so badass and humble

[@tayblair6004]

In paul bearer's voice oh yes! It did just happen

[@donaldrdecicco1146]

Piano Undertaker theme is absolutely beautiful and tragic/sad all in one.

[@PixelFoxxGaming]

sad bcause hes retired :'(

[@zerozeeros]

@@PixelFoxxGaming no sad because it's a melancholic tune that pulls at the heart

[@julian7354]

@@zerozeeros no.

[@BananaKing274]

Well said!

[@manodeepdas5436]

Actually

[@davies1012]

I’VE NEVER SEEN A JIM JOHNSTON INTERVIEW BEFORE. LEGEND.

[@adamcastillo3976]

Steve Austin has on his podcast

[@jerelminter]

Jim Johnston has done interviews before, there's a video here on KZbin from several years ago about how he created The Undertaker's music back when he was still working for WWE at the time. As a matter of fact, he did interviews about the music he made for Triple H, Randy Orton, D-Generation X and The Rock.

[@drewroney7900]

I didnt even know what he looked like till now

[@jerelminter]

@@drewroney7900 Oh wow

[@liloreoinya]

He's briefly in Beyond the Mat. You should check it out.

[@evanhanley6437]

What annoys me is that Vince Mcmahon hasn't inducted him into the Hall of Fame at all. He helped make hundreds of incredible themes and should be recognised for it. Thank you Jim.

[@zerozeeros]

Of course he hasn't noob. He only retired recently. He will induct him next chance he has a crowd

[@poko60]

@@zerozeeros no there were some problems between Vince and Jim. So no HOF for Jim unfortunately. Nvm, that shit is pointless anyways

[@OriginalBarGuy]

@@zerozeeros Evan was referring to Jim Johnston, not Taker

[@ajward9112]

@@zerozeeros very quick to call somebody a noob, when you didn’t even read the original comment correctly.

[@ocsjc13]

@@zerozeeros ok noob then explain why tf the bellas were in so quick

[@mativilla1997]

Jim Johnston, the real reason behind some of the most iconic memories. The music that made every surprise return so emotional. He deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame. A true legend

[@jjthapyro4130]

I don't understand why wwe would let him go.

[@ElevateResumeDesign]

Yes he does bro he shaped our childhoods

[@3PiecesOfBread]

He's the John Williams of wrestling.

[@SportsEntertainment]

This hit me in the feels

[@alfonjulescojpag]

619

[@ArtsyAllAround]

The most iconic piece of music ever in the wrestling industry.

[@ArtsyAllAround]

@Anna old but gold

[@slimjim2114]

Nope, the mountie's theme song hands down, come on man

[@ArtsyAllAround]

@@JJ-xr1qv Ok. I’m talking about music though, not a piece of sound lol

[@bhargavchavda1478]

@@slimjim2114 who's mountie?

[@joshuaa1605]

@@bhargavchavda1478 he's the mountie! And the mountie always gets his man!

[@ThatsJustAaron]

*Chills.* That’s what I felt when he started playing. He’s a true legend.

[@WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo]

100% the same was thinking h y that's cool go play something Jim then boom real actual emotions happen.

[@jolemays3218]

Every jim Johnston song was a hit

[@christinerivera5328]

He had over 5000 songs and 20 were iconic. Hardly but nice try.

[@briancromartie3149]

@@christinerivera5328 Debbie downer over here. 😂

[@christinerivera5328]

@@briancromartie3149 nope, just pointing out that not only was not every song a hit but it was actually a very miniscule amount.

[@KiddProdigy]

@@christinerivera5328 that’s not what he was referring to, he was just saying that mostly all of Jim Johnston’s songs were always good

[@blackoutemzz2674]

@@christinerivera5328 His songs were so good, him and Hans Zimmer are G.O.A.TS

[@SuperSoupy]

The guy is to wrestling what John Williams is to movies. Just incredible.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Absolutely!

[@vermilion6667]

John Williams or Hans Zimmer. Both are GOATs

[@kevw6018]

Jim Johnston is an absolute legend and we can’t thank him enough.

[@troyaturner1979]

WWE needs to bring him back. The themes he came up with for the talent are better than the ones today.

[@jjthapyro4130]

Timeless. These new themes will be forgotten in the next generation

[@brettkelly8301]

as long as vince is in charge that will never happen.

[@bassacoustic1549]

Wrestling is aimed at kids these days. They’d be better off hiring the guy who did the Barney theme song

[@troyaturner1979]

@@bassacoustic1549 Or someone from Disney🤣

[@jjthapyro4130]

@@bassacoustic1549 🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasbatta3250]

The legend himself Jim Johnston Chris is stepping up his game

[@jodypearce2510]

Who from the first note instantly got chills?

[@TMBrooks75]

goosebumps once he started playing

[@JacksonOwex]

I got those FULL BODY chills you only get when something is REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY amazing!

[@E_B69]

Yes it's the dominance

[@vicjames2011]

It's an absolute crime that the WWE HOF doesn't have a warm spot waiting for Jim. Living legend. Thank you for sharing this moment Chris.

[@jasonmanuse39]

OK THATS THE BEST VERSION OF HIS THEME.

[@taylormcgarry470]

It sounds way more cool and kinda haunting on the piano like that.

[@bigcockbrock49]

Chris Van Vilet deserves 1 million subscribers

[@ChrisVanVliet]

We’re on our way!

[@bigcockbrock49]

@@ChrisVanVliet yes sir you are

[@HiSaimanSays]

Insane 🤯

[@pranshusingh2225]

Saiman who's your favourite wrestler

[@indianflippingart9593]

Wow. Saiman 😯

[@keshavbhargavbakshi]

Arre Saiman bhai idhar.... Timothy kaisa hai?

[@debrup.04]

Bhendi

[@ScammerPayback]

Beautiful. Wow!

[@aerosmith7217]

hey i didnt know you were into wrestling

[@Bennyboi004]

don’t know much about Jim but he’s created some of the most iconic music in wrestling

[@jjthapyro4130]

That's all you need to know lol

[@kodypavic6075]

i got fucking chills it sounds so good stripped back like that

[@JacksonOwex]

This made ALL the hair on my body stand up and gave me the most serious case of goosebumps I have EVER had!!! The sport of professional wrestling NEEDS an OVERALL Hall of Fame so people like Jim Johnston can be properly recognized for what they have done for the sport!

[@gurudamn9245]

I had tears in my eyes when Jim Johnston started playing. Words lost all means.

[@GulliversFlo]

Same

[@markshimmin3192]

Man this version is rad, and thank you Jim Johnston for music that impacted my teenage /college years

[@themediaspotlightuk]

Truly amazing. That gave my goosebumps Chris hearing the Undertaker theme on Piano. Can't wait for the full interview.

[@Bigevil30-ru9mf]

Hearing this version just made me wanna cry this makes you think about how long the undertaker has been in WWE not only that but Jim Johnson is just a true legend. He should be in the Hall of Fame now.❤

[@marcpreston414]

WOW. This seriously blew me away. Really beautiful, slightly melancholy but it just resonates somewhere deep. We need to have a proper recording of this please, just the piano.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

This piano version is available on Spotify and KZbin. Just type in “Undertaker piano theme” 👍👍

[@stevencraig7297]

Is Jim in the HOF ? If not he definitely deserve it !!

[@YuutoHiroshige]

No he’s not atm. Which is a crime

[@CoreDreamStudios]

@@tspawn35 Typical boss, uses employee, kicks them to curb.

[@jjthapyro4130]

@@tspawn35 Falling out? I think it was just basically an out with the old in with the new type of situation. I hope we get to finally find out with this upcoming Jim Johnston interview! 😃😃😃

[@vincea2996]

No but drew Carey is lol

[@inmyruins]

@@jjthapyro4130 There was some issue with Johnston claiming rights to IP (i.e. his songs) and WWE saying, "Nope."

[@Webrock]

Ok i had goosebumps all over my body!!! Thank you Jim for everything 😭 and thank you Chris for helping us relive such an amazing childhood memory ❤️

[@Crikxsouille]

That man is just a legend.

[@theinvinciblebbtha]

Why did wwe even fire this man? This man is the reason why we have iconic wwe theme songs!

[@jjthapyro4130]

And the ones that came after him only lasted a few years (cfo)

[@pigs18]

They moved him over to WWE Studios where he was supposed to score movies and hired CFO$, who were already writing for NXT, to write all the themes. Then when they all but disbanded WWE Studios they had two composing teams on staff and let go of the more expensive one.

[@randylynch4330]

There's only so many songs a person can come up with

[@mysticranger6894]

So emotional that tune damn. Imagine that playing as taker retired and with crowd people would.be bawling

[@trey6219]

i could kiss this man for simply making the Ministry of Darkness theme

[@liquidgeorge]

Greatest theme ever, hands down!

[@z0m813]

@@liquidgeorge while I do like that theme the Brood theme is also a strong contender

[@liquidgeorge]

@@z0m813 Oh that is perfection too.

[@ScorpioCesarcade]

Between Ministry and Kane’s theme, they are truly the best!

[@sarmadhabibkhan3036]

Jim Johnston deserves a Hall of Fame induction. He produced ALL of my favorite wrestling theme songs

[@TheAliAzhar]

This guy needs to be in the Hall of Fame.

[@seamaftab]

I was born in '97, seeing wresting since 04, didn't see undertaker most of his career, I mean, after 2007-08, he was there 6 times a year, yet, this brings memories, emotions, everything... Thanks Mr. Johnston, you shaped my "fanhood"

[@heelgill]

What a legend. Tons of respect to him.

[@wenenempakama]

I didn't want it to end😭😭😭 the best ever theme song in WWE history!

[@undisputedtitle3635]

A legend, made the best WWE Music that was memorable

[@BPEJS24-7]

absolute MASTER composer/musician!

[@Evan-dm3si]

i’m not crying, you are. growing up listening to his work was the best

[@thequintessential5503]

Jim deserves to have a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame for all the contributions he made in helping all of the superstars compose their theme songs

[@hessiankyojin]

That intro alone makes this video a classic. Thank you Jim Johnston.

[@mrsummers1671]

Spoiled us is a understatement. This man is beyond a legend. No matter your ethnicity you can name 1 of this mans songs. At least 1 you liked.

[@cloudymindtv85]

Well said , this guy basically wrote my childhood soundtrack

[@adrianv2981]

Goosebumps as soon as he plays it...... Thank You Jim Johnston the best theme song ever...

[@obsoletechannelarchive]

I have waited years for this in interview!!

[@Matt-cr4vv]

Listening to him play it on piano and then swapping it to organ is wild in how the same song can sound so drastically different and have such a different mood.

[@JayBurris100]

Jim Johnson is the real legend behind all the legendary wrestlers because without his music the character isn’t complete

[@Falcone942]

Jim is an absolute legend! Deserves to be in the Hall of fame!

[@danieldonovan881]

Bruh having that sounds awesome and got me hyped for the interview blood incredible

[@themightyi67]

I legitimately shed a tear to this song being played on piano, iconic, simply iconic

[@murtazaasayed]

Taker's music, career, and personality leave a legacy of respect for life.

[@hassanshahid9776]

Let's be honest. He made stars with those entrance themes. Nothing would have been the same without them. JJ should be in the Hall of Fame.

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury227]

I wanted to see the interview for long time thank you Chris Van Vliet.🙏🏻

[@thegoat219]

First time actually seeing him. Was good to put a face to the name.

[@poroporo8859]

Never seen a Jim Johnston interview, but this man is a living legend for what he did. Without the themes, SCSA, Undertaker, The Rock, etc would not be anything near what they were. Even though I wasn't there for the attitude era, these themes carried on for when I did watch we. His criticism of today's music is valid. Deserves to be in the HOF.

[@myerr21]

Im 35, born in 87. If you werent alive at the time, its hard to grasp how huge wrestling was. It wasnt just something that happened on monday. It was the biggest thing in the world. It was on TV, on busses, in the grocery store. It was everywhere and for a young kid it was larger than life. Every PPV felt like the superbowl, every episode of RAW felt like Wrestlemania does now. These songs bring me straight back to those times. Thank you Jim for all the memories, we could never repay you.

[@kenryu364]

Imagine having the abilities and mind to be this talented. Imagine what goes through his mind during the creative process.

[@CactusChris]

I'm not crying. YOU'RE CRYING. ❤❤❤❤

[@ChrisVanVliet]

😭

[@carlosr6462]

this man forged a big part our childhood's soundtrack, I can't wait for the full interview, it'll be epic.

[@J.Tronix]

Jim Johnston, thank you sir, you will go down as a legendary composer

[@noonesperfect]

for the love of 90's kids even KZbin recommendation brought it earlier ....... Theme is indeed work of art, a iconic masterpiece. No wonder it brought Nostalgia emotions to us. Thx

[@PdZ2012]

Jim Johnston is a musical wrestling legend. I still enjoy his compositions to this very day.

[@simonkerr6653]

THIS! THIS IS THE INTERVIEW I'VE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR. Jim Johnson added the colours to the palette of our wrestling lives!

[@emiliano3552]

Legend, he deserves the Hall of Fame more than anyone, because he's the reason a lot of us really get into WWE.

[@mickeymojito]

PUT THIS MAN IN THE HALL OF FAME WHILE HES STILL ALIVE.

[@Cherrykhalil]

U can feel the mystery,misery,the mist behinf the notes.. Its soooo undertaker

[@JMFSpike]

OMG, you got the legendary Jim Johnston to do an interview!? How does this not have at least 3 million views and likes!?

[@reggieleonard1307]

Bro this literally gives you chills geez dude😂😂

[@brendanflaherty9409]

this is why cvv is the goat

[@TheBlackNostalgiaNerd]

This man deserves to be in the hall of fame multiple times such a legend thank you Jim

[@DJA28]

I'm super late, but I just saw this! I'm glad to have made an impression with my cover of this very piece, but what an absolute honour it must have been to have the legend himself play it for you! Congrats man!!

[@MentalLiberation]

The very best in the business: Jim Johnston. Love his work, now and forever

[@TwistedSMF]

How could not hear that and not have a smile from ear to ear. The man should be in the HOF!!!!

[@crowns9966]

This man made one of the most legendary themes ever, fans gotta be thankful for that

[@liquidgeorge]

Thank you for all the incredible memories, Jim Johnston.

[@TysonEmmy]

This Guy deserve Hall of fame Induction over anything.I have been saying this again and again. What made Undertaker , The Undertaker it also people behind it who put so much effort in making that character. and this Guy not only made Undertaker theme , but also The rock , randy orton and so many iconic wrestler. I live in India and these theme are as are recongnize by eveyyone here. If ever Undertaker make his final appreance or Goes for Hall of Fame.I want him to be playing undertaker piano theme in center of stage!! Thank you Jim For everything! I really mean it! Thank you.

[@juegofuego6715]

The interview I always wanted! Wow thanks Chris

[@ChrisVanVliet]

And thank you!

[@numerounouk]

Thank you for thanking him for us. Jim Johnston created the theme music for a lot of our childhoods. Legend!

[@ys8870]

man this guy is a legend and has been a part of me growing up in the 90s, memorable music creates memorable characters, safe to say that the entrance songs today sucks

[@garyscott394]

Nearly 32 years old and that gave me goosebumps

[@MrBernad09]

I get Chills everytime that music plays that man is a genius!

[@turkialghofile7413]

I never know Jim before but this man with his intelligent he made one of the greatest songs ever so excited for the interview

[@bpham4928]

I’m not sure why but this made me cry...

[@MrWatchtower]

The Undertaker's theme on piano reminds me of any Final Fantasy song that plays when something emotional happens in the game lol.

[@ernestsalbahista9598]

Finally a full Jim Johnston interview, looking forward to hearing this, how I wish he played Kane's theme on this interview, but that Undertaker piano theme is just epic and gives you more goosebumps, thank you for this CVV

[@Illijvh]

I just happen to pass this video by and hearing him play The Undertaker tune had my mind run a 100miles of Undertaker Memories Growing up all the way to the night of The Hall Of Fame…Chills.. Thank You Taker…Thank You Jim!!🥹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯

[@camosworld5232]

Oh my god the legend! Yes! Jim the GOAT

[@alexoborne5419]

Still sends chills down my spine to this very day. Thank you Jim

[@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442]

All those old wrestling games I played .... were full of his music!

[@ericroberts5623]

You’re pretty good at this Chris. Very respectful and kind to absolutely everyone. Best if luck in all.

[@MainmainFR]

Man oh man, the first notes ! Instant goosebumps, this hit right where it feels goooood!

[@ReverendRaff]

This gave me chills. Such an iconic theme.

[@tn1077]

Brother..Thank You for Requesting Jim Sir to play that music..I was mesmerized.. Amazing..In those brief seconds, You time travelled me to memories and childhood..Got Emotional.. Thinked about, Undertaker is retired..😭❤️😊

[@DamonMoves]

To say this guy is underrated and doesn’t get the respect that he deserves, is an understatement. If you think of Vince or Hogan when you think of WWF/WWE, Jim is right up there with them. Icon.

[@JamesHughes1]

Chills literal chills everytime i hear this piano version

[@KDOGLP]

Man Takers theme is actually so fucking good, absolutely iconic and beautifully played Jim!

[@k_sirps585]

Instant chills when he pressed the first key on that piano 🙌