While iconic, the song had a relatively short primary run as an entrance theme:
: 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 While iconic, the song had a relatively short
The track is built on the heavy, driving instrumental structure of , which Kid Rock sampled to create a rap-metal anthem. Evolution and Replacements : Due to high licensing
: 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 or you can suck my d***"
: 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 official "uncensored" version contains aggressive, explicit lyrics that reflected the raw energy of the Attitude Era. Notable lines include: "You can roll with rock... or you can suck my d***". "I’m gonna f*** some hoes after I rock this place". "Give the next generation a big, F*** You!".