Tennessee musician Jelly Roll is set to appear on next week’s "WWE Smackdown" in his hometown, with reports from Wrestlevotes suggesting this might be the start of multiple appearances. Insiders on social media are hopeful that figures like him will continue to make appearances in WWE. Notably, Jelly Roll participated in a "jerry roll-off" during WWE Summer Slam weekend last August.
Since gaining fame in music, Jelly Roll has frequently featured on WWE shows. In November 2023, right after Randy Orton made his return from a back injury, Jelly Roll helped Orton secure his first "WWE Raw" victory in over a year. He was also present at last year’s Summer Slam, where he performed musically and was part of a storyline involving delivering a chokeslam to Austin Theory.
Although Jelly Roll’s role in the upcoming "Smackdown" episode remains undisclosed, the report hints that he will be part of storylines building up to this year’s Summer Slam. For the first time, Summer Slam will span two nights on August 2nd and 3rd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Currently confirmed matches include Cody Rhodes challenging John Cena for the undisputed WWE Championship and Jade Cargill defending the newly introduced WWE Women’s Championship, born from WWE evolution.
Fan Take: Jelly Roll’s growing involvement signals WWE’s strategy to blend entertainment with wrestling, offering fresh engagement for fans. His role could bridge music and wrestling, enhancing Summer Slam’s appeal and showcasing WWE’s expanding cultural reach.
