The Undertaker - American Badass (official Theme) (uncensored) Apr 2026

: The song includes a controversial simile referencing the Oklahoma City bombing ("Who knew I'd blow up like Oklahoma"), which has often led to the track being edited or replaced in modern WWE broadcasts and archival footage. Evolution and Replacements

: The Undertaker resurrected the "American Badass" identity and the Kid Rock theme for his final "Boneyard Match" at WrestleMania 36 and subsequent post-retirement appearances like RAW is XXX in 2023. Character Impact : The song includes a controversial simile referencing

: Later in 2000, it was replaced by Limp Bizkit’s "Rollin’," which became equally synonymous with this era of the character. The theme was essential in making the character

The theme was essential in making the character transition believable. It moved The Undertaker away from church organs and slow saunters to a persona that could trade trash talk with stars like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. While some purists felt it "ruined the allure" of the Deadman, many fans credit this era with humanizing Mark Calaway and refreshing his career for another two decades. : Due to high licensing fees and rights

: Due to high licensing fees and rights issues involving Kid Rock’s samples (Metallica), WWE often dubs over this theme in its archival content on the WWE Network with Jim Johnston’s "You're Gonna Pay".

The track is built on the heavy, driving instrumental structure of , which Kid Rock sampled to create a rap-metal anthem.