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
: Later in 2000, it was replaced by Limp Bizkit’s "Rollin’," which became equally synonymous with this era of the character. The Undertaker’s "American Badass" theme, performed by Kid
: 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 song includes a controversial simile referencing
: 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!". or you can suck my d***"
The track is built on the heavy, driving instrumental structure of , which Kid Rock sampled to create a rap-metal anthem.