Why WWE Keeps Picking The Weeknd to Headline WrestleMania Soundtracks
03/30/2025 07:15 PM
WrestleMania and The Weeknd are basically inseparable at this point—and now we know why.
For the sixth straight year, a track by The Weeknd is headlining WWE's biggest show of the year. WWE confirmed that "Timeless" by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti is the official theme song for WrestleMania 41. The promo dropped during SmackDown on March 28, and the track instantly set the tone for the road to Vegas. But according to Fightful Select, there's more to this yearly collab than just chart-topping hits.
In a recent conversation with @TheWrestlingClassic's Justin, it was revealed that "Weeknd's manager is a huge wrestling fan." That's right—one of the driving forces behind this now-iconic run is someone behind the scenes who's obsessed with WWE. And it's paying off big time.
This year's pick, "Timeless," already feels tailor-made for the WrestleMania spotlight—with a direct name-drop of The Rock woven into the lyrics. The combination of The Weeknd's cinematic sound and WWE's over-the-top production has made this partnership feel like destiny every year.
Here's a quick trip down memory lane:
- WrestleMania 41: "Timeless" by The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
- WrestleMania 40: "Gasolina"
- WrestleMania 39: "Less Than Zero"
- WrestleMania 38: "Sacrifice" (with Swedish House Mafia)
- WrestleMania 37: "Save Your Tears"
- WrestleMania 36: "Blinding Lights"
Whether it's moody tracks or stadium anthems, WWE keeps tapping The Weeknd for one simple reason—his music makes WrestleMania feel larger than life. But now we know the secret sauce: a manager with a passion for the product who's been helping steer this six-year run into the record books.
So the next time you hear "Blinding Lights" or "Save Your Tears" during a WrestleMania montage, just know it's more than coincidence—it's fandom turned into legacy.
What do you think about The Weeknd dominating the WrestleMania soundtrack for six straight years? Is it time for a new artist, or has he earned the streak? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear what you think.
