Xia Brookside’s current entrance music in TNA Wrestling carries a personal history that reaches back to her time in NXT UK.
Brookside, the reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion, revealed that she had previously obtained clearance to use “Where I Belong” by Simple Plan and State Champs while she was part of WWE’s NXT UK brand. Despite the music being cleared, however, the song ultimately was not approved for use by WWE.
That changed after Brookside joined TNA. The champion said getting the track for her TNA presentation became an immediate priority, and the eventual approval remains especially meaningful because of her connection with State Champs.
A Fan Connection That Became an Entrance Theme
Speaking on Knockouts and 3 Counts, Brookside explained that she was already a major State Champs fan before the song became associated with her wrestling career. She recalled buying tickets to see the band in the United Kingdom, building a rapport with them, and later being invited to another show.
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“I would love State Champs to play me to the ring live. That is a dream that I just — when is it happening? When can we make that happen? Because if it wasn’t for them, I never would have got the Simple Plan song. They’re on the Simple Plan song.”
Brookside described the experience of connecting with the group as surreal, particularly after initially attending simply as a supporter. The relationship eventually led her to ask about using “Where I Belong” as her own music.
“I wanted to use ‘Where I Belong’ for my music and they got me the rights for it whilst I was in NXT U.K., but it wasn’t approved. It wasn’t approved, even though we could use it. I’m like, ‘Damn,’ so as soon as I came to TNA, I was like, ‘I want this song. I want it, I need it.’”
Brookside said discussions with the artists’ management resulted in the approval she wanted once she was with TNA. For the Knockouts champion, it was more than a matter of selecting a song that sounded good in an arena. It was an opportunity to use music tied directly to her own tastes and a connection she had formed organically outside the ring.
“I spoke to their managers, we got the approval for it. It was the best thing that could have happened. The best.”
Why Entrance Music Matters in Wrestling
An entrance theme is one of the most immediate ways a wrestler establishes identity. Before the opening bell, a song can signal a competitor’s attitude, energy, alignment and status. It can also become an important emotional cue for audiences, creating anticipation as soon as the opening notes hit.
For Brookside, “Where I Belong” appears to serve that purpose on multiple levels. The song is personally significant because she pursued it herself, and it also reflects an element of her presentation that cannot be replicated by simply assigning a generic production track. Her story illustrates the difference between having music rights available and receiving final approval to make that music part of an on-screen character.
Brookside’s comments also provide a reminder of how many moving parts can be involved in wrestling music. A performer may have the interest of the artist, support from management, and a path to clear the necessary rights, but the promotion still holds the final say over what is used on its programming. In this case, the groundwork was in place during Brookside’s NXT UK tenure, but the theme did not reach television or live-event presentation in that environment.
When she arrived in TNA, Brookside moved quickly to revisit the possibility. The decision has given her a theme that is not only recognizable but rooted in a genuine part of her life as a fan. That authenticity can be difficult to manufacture, and it gives her entrance an added layer as she carries one of the company’s most prominent championships.
Brookside’s Championship Run Continues
Brookside has held the TNA Knockouts World Championship since June 2026. Her current reign has placed her at the center of the Knockouts division, where every appearance carries the added responsibility of representing the title and the division’s competitive depth.
Most recently, Brookside successfully defended the Knockouts World Title against Gabby Forza on the September 10 edition of Thursday Night iMPACT. The victory allowed Brookside to retain the championship and continue her run as the division’s titleholder.
The defense against Forza was another important result for a champion whose presentation now feels increasingly complete. In professional wrestling, title reigns are shaped by in-ring results, but the larger identity of a champion matters as well. The music, mannerisms, visual presentation and audience response all contribute to the impression left by a performer carrying a major championship.
Brookside has a clear personal investment in “Where I Belong,” and that investment is evident in the way she speaks about it. The prospect of State Champs performing her to the ring live remains a dream rather than an announced event, but it is one she plainly hopes can become reality.
From an Unused Idea to a Defining Part of Her TNA Presentation
The contrast between Brookside’s time in NXT UK and her run in TNA is central to the story. She was able to secure the rights to use the song in the earlier stage of her career, only for the final approval not to come. Rather than abandoning the idea, she held onto it and brought it back when the opportunity emerged in TNA.
That persistence paid off. The song is now attached to Brookside during a defining chapter of her career: her reign as Knockouts World Champion. A theme that was once an unrealized possibility in NXT UK has become part of the sound of her championship run.
It is also a notable example of a wrestler taking an active role in their own presentation. Rather than viewing entrance music as a minor production detail, Brookside pursued a song that represented something specific to her. She attended State Champs shows as a fan, developed a connection with the band, sought permission to use the track, and continued pushing for it after her first attempt did not make it to WWE programming.
Brookside’s comments do not suggest there was an issue with the rights themselves during her NXT UK stint. Her point was that the song had been cleared, but WWE did not approve its use. In TNA, the necessary approval was obtained after she spoke with the artists’ management, allowing the long-planned choice to finally become official.
For now, Brookside can continue making “Where I Belong” her own while leading the Knockouts division as champion. Her successful September 10 title defense against Gabby Forza ensured that the title remains with Brookside, while her entrance music stands as a fitting symbol of a career moment she worked to make happen on her own terms.
Darryl Polo
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