AEW Dynamite to Move Forward with The Pointer Sisters’ Song as Theme Despite Online Backlash

AEW Dynamite made a bold statement to kick off 2025, debuting The Pointer Sisters’ classic 1982 hit I’m So Excited as its new theme song during the January 1 episode. While this marked a significant departure from the show’s previous theme, Pop by Mikey Rukus, the change has been met with mixed reviews—and a flood of online backlash.

According to Fightful Select, AEW plans to make I’m So Excited the regular theme song for Dynamite moving forward. The move has sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many fans arguing that the upbeat pop hit doesn’t match the high-energy, hard-hitting vibe of AEW’s flagship show. “Why this song? It doesn’t fit the tone of Dynamite at all,” one fan tweeted, while another wrote, “Tony Khan really let his personal playlist pick the show’s theme. This ain’t it.”

The decision to switch themes wasn’t made lightly. Reports indicate that the change had been in the works for quite some time, with AEW waiting for the right moment to debut the song. However, fans have been vocal about their displeasure, with many expressing nostalgia for the gritty, intense feel of the previous theme.

Despite the backlash, AEW appears to be standing firm on the decision, signaling that Tony Khan has a clear vision for Dynamite’s evolution in 2025. Khan’s love for licensed music is no secret, and this latest move aligns with his penchant for adding unique touches to AEW’s presentation.

While I’m So Excited might not be everyone’s cup of tea, AEW seems determined to double down on the change. Will this new direction win over the skeptics, or is a theme song switch on the horizon? Only time will tell.