AEW’s Music Maestro Mikey Rukus Inks New Contract Extension

One Big Thing

Mikey Rukus, AEW’s lead music producer, has signed a contract extension with Tony Khan’s promotion, solidifying his position as the company’s premier theme song creator amid WWE’s search for new music talent.

Why It Matters

• AEW retains its signature sound architect while WWE grapples with widespread criticism of their current music producers, def rebel
• Rukus has been instrumental in creating distinctive entrance themes that have become part of AEW’s brand identity since 2019
• The timing is significant as WWE actively searches for new music production talent

By The Numbers

• 4+ years as AEW’s primary music producer (2019-present)
• Created 100+ original entrance themes for AEW wrestlers
• Produced 2 specialty albums: orchestral and 8-bit versions of AEW themes

Behind The Scenes

• Contract extension was confirmed by a WWE source to Fightful Select
• Agreement was reached in recent months
• Rukus continues to work with independent wrestlers outside AEW, expanding his portfolio

The Bigger Picture

This signing represents AEW’s commitment to maintaining consistent production quality while WWE faces potential changes in their music department. Rukus’s work has become increasingly important to AEW’s product, with his themes receiving widespread praise from fans and wrestlers alike.

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