wrestlendgame on Instagram: "If that opening riff hits and you instantly know the show, you were locked in. December 30, 2004. SmackDown was must-watch. JBL was deep into his dominant run, John Cena was on the verge of superstardom, and Eddie Guerrero was still redefining what a top babyface looked like. The “Rise Up” intro didn’t just open the broadcast—it set the tone for an entire era. This video shows the opening sequence and live entrance from the December 30, 2004 episode of Friday Night S

RememberWhenWWE on Instagram: "In 2006, Friday Night SmackDown opened with the iconic “Rise Up” theme song performed by Drowning Pool. The opening video package highlighted the brand’s “Ruthless Aggression” era, featuring fast-paced clips of stars like Batista, The Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, and JBL. #wwe #wweuniverse #wwenetwork #wrestling #wrestlingnews"