The choice of "" was particularly resonant for this event due to the heavy focus on dark character arcs:
The official theme song for , held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, was " Villain " by Bella Poarch . The Track: "Villain" by Bella Poarch WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Theme Song Villain
: Described by reviewers as having a "gloomy pop" vibe. It features driving beats and lyrics that explore themes of calculated malice and playing "wicked little games". The choice of "" was particularly resonant for
: The song’s chorus— "It feels so good playing these wicked little games / I’ll be the villain tonight" —perfectly encapsulated the event's "extreme" and unpredictable nature. Role in WWE Extreme Rules 2022 : The song’s chorus— "It feels so good
: The dark, anthemic quality of the track was designed to mirror the intensity of the event's various "extreme" stipulations, including Strap, I Quit, and Fight Pit matches. Thematic Significance
: The event concluded with the highly anticipated return of Bray Wyatt , a master of the "villain" archetype in wrestling lore.