: 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
: 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 song includes a controversial simile referencing
While iconic, the song had a relatively short primary run as an entrance theme: This theme served as the high-octane soundtrack for
The Undertaker’s "American Badass" theme, performed by Kid Rock, signaled a radical shift in 2000 from his supernatural "Deadman" persona to a gritty, motorcycle-riding brawler. This theme served as the high-octane soundtrack for his return at Judgment Day 2000 , marking one of the most significant reinventions in WWE history. Musical Foundation and Composition or you can suck my d***"
: 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!".
: 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
: Later in 2000, it was replaced by Limp Bizkit’s "Rollin’," which became equally synonymous with this era of the character.