The gong is tied to The Undertaker, the long-running WWE character who debuted in 1990 and became known for his dark, supernatural entrance. As the arena lights went out, the tolling bell signalled his slow walk to the ring, and fans soon associated that single sound with dread and authority. Clips of the entrance spread through wrestling broadcasts, highlight reels, and later social media, where editors reused the toll on its own. It endures because it needs no explanation: one low strike instantly sets up a powerful arrival.