The bell is part of the entrance for The Undertaker, the funeral-themed WWE character played by Mark Calaway who debuted in 1990. His slow walk to the ring in darkness, introduced by that single toll, became one of wrestling's most recognised openings. Fans later ripped and boosted the sound for earrape soundboards, Discord chats and meme edits, turning an arena moment built on tension into an intentionally over-loud joke. The contrast between its solemn origin and its current use keeps it popular online.