It almost seems like when the decision was made long ago to combine rock and sports-entertainment, the powers that be might have done it with Rev Theory in mind. Following the tremendous reaction the dynamic rock band received for their song “Light It Up,” featured at WrestleMania XXIV, it has recently been announced that their next release “Hell Yeah” will be the official song of One Night Stand. 

And if you’ve already been turned on to this musical powerhouse, hang on to your hat, because the most exciting news is yet to come. In coordination with their new album release Light It Up, due out on June 10, which features both the title cut and “Hell Yeah,” sizzling WWE Diva Ashley will also be starring in the band’s soon-to-be-released “Hell Yeah” video. WWE.com caught up with both Ashley and the up-and-coming band to find out all about their recent success.

When asked why their music seems to be such a good fit for WWE, Rev Theory was not at a loss for words. They explained, “it just goes hand in hand, rock music and WWE. WWE has the same fanbase and they really love rock music … [WWE] features rock music with their wrestlers … for us, it’s been excellent exposure.”

Excellent exposure, indeed. Since coming to the attention of wrestling fans, the band has appealed to a whole new demographic. “It’s through the roof,” they admitted enthusiastically. “At shows, you know how many people have come up to us and said ‘I didn’t know who you were until WrestleMania?’ So it’s really been an amazing experience.”

No doubt that kind of fame would be tremendous for anyone. But, how did one of WWE’s gorgeous Divas get involved with this rhythmic whirlwind? Ashley explained how a chance meeting at WrestleMania XXIV led to her becoming part of the video [for “Hell Yeah”]. “At WrestleMania, we got along really well. We were just kicking it backstage and they said ‘we’re shooting a video this Friday and you should be in it.’ And I was like, ‘All right. I’m not doing anything on Friday. Let’s go’.”

And go she did. Like last year’s appearance on Survivor: China, the video shoot had just the hint of danger that Ashley enjoys. “I actually got to drive a car up to 110 mph,” Ashley said with a grin. “We were in the middle of nowhere, just ripping it.” 

Rev Theory explained that Ashley was just the sort of rock daredevil they had been looking for. “She’s a cool chick. She’s a rock chick. She’s a fan of the music and we just thought it was a very good fit.” And it’s a good thing she was that girl because according to the band, Ashley had a lot to overcome. “She dealt with a lot of crap. It was early in the morning, it was freezing, it was in the middle of nowhere … she was a real trooper.”      

At the risk of spoiling anything, the video does have a “to be continued” ending. One can only hope that Ashley will be back for more when part two gets underway. With a devilish smile and a bat of the eye, she hinted, “I might make another small cameo … perhaps.” If that comment is any indication, it looks like our fans haven’t seen the last of Rev Theory in WWE.