This sound is tied to The Undertaker, one of WWE's most recognizable wrestlers, whose entrance music and signature gong became part of his character presentation after his debut in 1990. Over time, the gong escaped wrestling broadcasts and spread into meme culture, where editors use it as a shorthand for menace, dominance or sudden dramatic tension. It remains popular because even a very short clip is instantly recognizable to many viewers and delivers a clean, theatrical cue without needing any setup.