Grammy-winning singer Jelly Roll is set to make his official WWE in-ring debut at SummerSlam, and his opponent will be another massive celebrity, according to a new report from PWInsider. The storyline is scheduled to begin on tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown in Nashville.
A High-Profile Antagonist
The report confirms that Jelly Roll’s antagonist for his debut wrestling angle will be the Logan Paul. This sets the stage for a major celebrity crossover feud for WWE’s biggest event of the summer.
As previously reported, the plan is for Jelly Roll to align with a top WWE babyface for his SummerSlam match. While the identity of his partner has not yet been confirmed, sources have reiterated that it will not be Cody Rhodes. It is unclear if this will be a tag team match or if the top star will serve as a mentor or manager for the singer.
A Long Time Coming
Jelly Roll, a lifelong WWE fan, is no stranger to the company’s programming. He delivered a popular musical performance at last year’s SummerSlam event in Detroit. In past interviews, he has been very open about his desire to step into a WWE ring and has pointed to his significant weight loss as part of his preparation for a potential in-ring role. According to the report, that time has finally come.
Jelly Roll’s debut against a proven celebrity performer like Logan Paul continues WWE’s trend of integrating mainstream stars into their biggest events. Paul himself, along with music superstar Bad Bunny, have been widely praised for their impressive athletic ability and clear respect for the wrestling business, setting a high bar for Jelly Roll’s debut at MetLife Stadium this August.
