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'''Technique:''' Likely CGI.
'''Technique:''' Likely CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A 1980s guitar-driven pop/rock instrumental. Some laser zaps are heard when the details are added onto the WWF logo, and "whooshes" are heard when the words zoom out below. An announcer says "The recognized symbol of excellence in sports entertainment." near the end.
'''Audio:''' A 1980s guitar-driven pop/rock instrumental. Some laser zaps are heard when the details are added onto the WWF logo, and "whooshes" are heard when the words zoom out below. An announcer says "The recognized symbol of excellence in sports entertainment." near the end.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:'''  
'''Audio Variant:'''  
* On at least ''WrestleMania III'', a <u>dramatic synth tune</u> is used instead, with no announcer. Laser zaps are heard when the lasers shoot at the logo, and "whoosh" sounds are heard when the logo and text appear. This segues into the opening theme of the PPV.
* On at least ''WrestleMania III'', a <u>dramatic synth tune</u> is used instead, with no announcer. Laser zaps are heard when the lasers shoot at the logo, and "whoosh" sounds are heard when the logo and text appear. This segues into the opening theme of the PPV.
* Another "whoosh" was added for <u>the "TOGETHER" variant</u> for the throwback episode of ''SmackDown'' aired on May 7, 2021.
* Another "whoosh" was added for <u>the "TOGETHER" variant</u> for the throwback episode of ''SmackDown'' aired on May 7, 2021.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A guitar-driven, more imposing hard rock instrumental. An announcer says "The WWF: What the world is watching!" The voiceover was done by the WWF's interview man at the time, "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Howard Finkel, the WWF's ring announcer, also did the voiceover at one time, when Okerlund temporarily left the company.
'''Audio:''' A guitar-driven, more imposing hard rock instrumental. An announcer says "The WWF: What the world is watching!" The voiceover was done by the WWF's interview man at the time, "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Howard Finkel, the WWF's ring announcer, also did the voiceover at one time, when Okerlund temporarily left the company.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Sometimes, a <u>different rock tune</u> is used, and the same announcer says "The World Wrestling Federation... what the world is watching!" This is probably a WWE Classics on Demand invention, to cover up the spiel including the then-forbidden "WWF" initials and possibly uncleared music.
'''Audio Variant:''' Sometimes, a <u>different rock tune</u> is used, and the same announcer says "The World Wrestling Federation... what the world is watching!" This is probably a WWE Classics on Demand invention, to cover up the spiel including the then-forbidden "WWF" initials and possibly uncleared music.


'''Availability:''' Was used for WWF shows at the time, both syndicated and on USA Network, as well as WWF pay-per-views.
'''Availability:''' Was used for WWF shows at the time, both syndicated and on USA Network, as well as WWF pay-per-views.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic tune with an announcer saying "The World Wrestling Federation. For over 50 years, the revolutionary force in sports entertainment."
'''Audio:''' A dramatic tune with an announcer saying "The World Wrestling Federation. For over 50 years, the revolutionary force in sports entertainment."


'''Availability:''' Was used for WWF shows at the time (including pre-1995 episodes of ''Monday Night Raw''), as well as WWF pay-per-views.
'''Availability:''' Was used for WWF shows at the time (including pre-1995 episodes of ''Monday Night Raw''), as well as WWF pay-per-views.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo.
'''Audio:''' Same as the last logo.


'''Availability:''' Was used for WWF shows (including episodes of ''Monday Night Raw'') and pay-per-views at the time.
'''Availability:''' Was used for WWF shows (including episodes of ''Monday Night Raw'') and pay-per-views at the time.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Another dramatic tune with thunderclaps with an announcer saying "The following is a special presentation of the World Wrestling Federation.". For a short while, the same announcement from the previous two logos was used instead.
'''Audio:''' Another dramatic tune with thunderclaps with an announcer saying "The following is a special presentation of the World Wrestling Federation.". For a short while, the same announcement from the previous two logos was used instead.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' For the <u>color variant</u>, we also hear Howard Finkel shouting "Noise, loud and ''Raw'' HERE WE GO!".
'''Audio Variant:''' For the <u>color variant</u>, we also hear Howard Finkel shouting "Noise, loud and ''Raw'' HERE WE GO!".


'''Availability:''' Again, this was used for WWF shows (including episodes of ''Monday Night Raw'') and pay-per-views at the time.
'''Availability:''' Again, this was used for WWF shows (including episodes of ''Monday Night Raw'') and pay-per-views at the time.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A hip hop-like tune with an male announcer saying "In 80 countries, in seven languages, to over a half billion homes each week, the World Wrestling Federation: The worldwide leader in sports entertainment."  
'''Audio:''' A hip hop-like tune with an male announcer saying "In 80 countries, in seven languages, to over a half billion homes each week, the World Wrestling Federation: The worldwide leader in sports entertainment."  


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
'''Audio Variants:'''  
*Sometimes, a <u>different announcer</u> is used.
*Sometimes, a <u>different announcer</u> is used.
*On <u>later uses</u>, the spiel is altered thusly: "In over 100 countries, in seven different languages, to more than a half billion viewers each week, the World Wrestling Federation: The worldwide leader in sports entertainment."
*On <u>later uses</u>, the spiel is altered thusly: "In over 100 countries, in seven different languages, to more than a half billion viewers each week, the World Wrestling Federation: The worldwide leader in sports entertainment."
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'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action.
'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Electric guitar riffs and sped-up sounds from the video clips that culminate in a thunderclap-like sound.  
'''Audio:''' Electric guitar riffs and sped-up sounds from the video clips that culminate in a thunderclap-like sound.  


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
*Two versions of the regular variant's music exist. The first is <u>noticeably louder</u>, while the second is <u>quieter</u>. *The <u>''Survivor Series 2001'' variant</u>, fitting in with the event, uses the 5th logo's music (the event was the climax of the WWF vs. Alliance storyline, with the losing company going out of business).
*Two versions of the regular variant's music exist. The first is <u>noticeably louder</u>, while the second is <u>quieter</u>. *The <u>''Survivor Series 2001'' variant</u>, fitting in with the event, uses the 5th logo's music (the event was the climax of the WWF vs. Alliance storyline, with the losing company going out of business).
*The <u>closing variant</u> is silent.
*The <u>closing variant</u> is silent.
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'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action.
'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A somewhat calm rock-like tune mixed with sped-up audio clips from the footage.
'''Audio:''' A somewhat calm rock-like tune mixed with sped-up audio clips from the footage.


'''Availability:''' Seen on WWE shows (e.g. ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown!'') and PPVs from the era.
'''Availability:''' Seen on WWE shows (e.g. ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown!'') and PPVs from the era.
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'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action.
'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic fanfare mixed in with sound bytes and announcer chatter from the clips, ending with a sound bite of Jim Ross saying "The world is watching!" and a humming sound. The audio was changed along with the footage sometime around 2010 with the sound bite of John Cena saying "The champ is here!"
'''Audio:''' A dramatic fanfare mixed in with sound bytes and announcer chatter from the clips, ending with a sound bite of Jim Ross saying "The world is watching!" and a humming sound. The audio was changed along with the footage sometime around 2010 with the sound bite of John Cena saying "The champ is here!"


'''Availability:''' Appeared on all WWE shows (examples being ''Raw'', ''SmackDown'' and ''NXT'') and PPVs from 2005 to 2012.
'''Availability:''' Appeared on all WWE shows (examples being ''Raw'', ''SmackDown'' and ''NXT'') and PPVs from 2005 to 2012.
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'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action for the opening logo. Entirely CGI for the closing logo.
'''Technique:''' CGI and live-action for the opening logo. Entirely CGI for the closing logo.


'''Music/Sounds:'''  
'''Audio:'''  
*'''Opening:''' The sound of fireworks, followed by a short guitar piece with ticking noises in the background. When the arenas flash, there is some explosion like noises.
*'''Opening:''' The sound of fireworks, followed by a short guitar piece with ticking noises in the background. When the arenas flash, there is some explosion like noises.
*'''Closing:''' A rising violin piece with a large explosion like sound when the WWE logo appears.
*'''Closing:''' A rising violin piece with a large explosion like sound when the WWE logo appears.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' When the <u>opening logo debuted</u>, a hum like noise is heard instead of the guitar sounder.
'''Audio Variant:''' When the <u>opening logo debuted</u>, a hum like noise is heard instead of the guitar sounder.


'''Availability:''' Seen on all of WWE's flagship programming which includes ''Monday Night Raw'', ''SmackDown'' (''Live''), ''Main Event'', ''205 Live!'', ''WWE NXT'' and all PPVs and DVDs. The original opening variant debuted on "Raw 1000", the 1000th episode of ''Monday Night Raw'' and was last used on the 2014 ''SummerSlam'' pay-per-view event.  
'''Availability:''' Seen on all of WWE's flagship programming which includes ''Monday Night Raw'', ''SmackDown'' (''Live''), ''Main Event'', ''205 Live!'', ''WWE NXT'' and all PPVs and DVDs. The original opening variant debuted on "Raw 1000", the 1000th episode of ''Monday Night Raw'' and was last used on the 2014 ''SummerSlam'' pay-per-view event.  
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'''Technique:''' A combination of CGI and live action.
'''Technique:''' A combination of CGI and live action.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic theme composed by CFO$, WWE's in-house composer. In 2020, the theme was updated to a dramatic fanfare.
'''Audio:''' A dramatic theme composed by CFO$, WWE's in-house composer. In 2020, the theme was updated to a dramatic fanfare.


'''Availability:''' Appears at the beginning of ''Monday Night Raw'', ''205 Live!'', and ''NXT'' on the USA Network, ''SmackDown!'' on Fox, and ''NXT UK'' on the WWE Network as well as pay-per-view events and WWE Network specials. It also appears on the video game ''WWE 2K20''.
'''Availability:''' Appears at the beginning of ''Monday Night Raw'', ''205 Live!'', and ''NXT'' on the USA Network, ''SmackDown!'' on Fox, and ''NXT UK'' on the WWE Network as well as pay-per-view events and WWE Network specials. It also appears on the video game ''WWE 2K20''.
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'''Technique:''' Same as the 4th logo.
'''Technique:''' Same as the 4th logo.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatical-pop musical theme with choral accompaniment and soundbites from WWE's legends and superstars, with an eagle-flying like sound effect at the near end of the theme.
'''Audio:''' A dramatical-pop musical theme with choral accompaniment and soundbites from WWE's legends and superstars, with an eagle-flying like sound effect at the near end of the theme.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
'''Audio Variants:'''  
*Beginning on <u>the February 14, 2022 episode of ''Monday Night Raw''</u>, we hear an announcer saying each word when the words rising up.
*Beginning on <u>the February 14, 2022 episode of ''Monday Night Raw''</u>, we hear an announcer saying each word when the words rising up.
*Beginning on April 2, 2022 at <u>''WrestleMania 38''</u>, an EDM-pop musical theme is used with the same soundbites and announcing position.
*Beginning on April 2, 2022 at <u>''WrestleMania 38''</u>, an EDM-pop musical theme is used with the same soundbites and announcing position.
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