A rumor has been floating around today that WWE has released Jim Johnston from the company. Johnston has been with the company since 1985, and has created some of the most recognizable and iconic theme music in pro wrestling. Johnston is credited with creation of themes for The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, DX, The Ultimate Warrior, Chris Jericho, Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar, and many more.
The news was first reported by ThemeTitan on twitter. ThemeTitan is a twitter account that is dedicated to Jim Johnston and WWE Music. You can see the tweets below:
Jim Johnston has been released by WWE
— ThemeTitan (@ThemeTitan_) November 30, 2017
How do you know it wasn’t his choice?? I’m sure he had a hand in helping mentor CFO$ all these years. Probably thought it was just time
— Darrren Lanigan (@Darrenl2009) November 30, 2017
Not mutual & did not mentor CFO$
— ThemeTitan (@ThemeTitan_) November 30, 2017
As of this time neither WWE or Johnston himself have made an official statement on the matter.
The arrival of CFO$ lead to change in job responsibilities for Johnston, as producing new music for WWE Superstars was no longer assigned to him. Music for WWE Superstars such as Sasha Banks, Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Bobby Roode have all been made by CFO$.
We will keep you updated on the development of this story as it becomes available.
