Jelly Roll Initiates His Professional Wrestling Career at SummerSlam, Facing Off Against Wrestling Icons
Jelly Roll Makes Splashy WWE Debut at SummerSlam 2025
Rapper Jelly Roll made a memorable entrance into the world of professional wrestling at the first-ever two-night SummerSlam event in New Jersey. The music artist, who weighed in at 299 pounds after a significant weight loss, teamed up with WWE great Randy Orton to face Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul in a tag team match.
Despite a rough start, Jelly Roll held his own against the experienced wrestlers. He took several bumps during the match, including a splash from Logan Paul that sent him crashing through the announce table. However, it was Logan Paul who secured the victory for his team by pinning Jelly Roll.
Jelly Roll had requested to lose the match, explaining that "no celebrity’s ever took an ‘L' in their debut." He wanted to break that pattern to keep his future wrestling options open without lingering questions about his loss. The rapper credited NXT wrestlers Hank and Tank, as well as Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo, for helping him train for the match.
The match was one of the most talked-about events at SummerSlam 2025, with Jelly Roll's debut and involvement in the wrestling world garnering much attention. The match was entertaining, with Jelly Roll even delivering some shots of his own during the bout.
Meanwhile, other notable matches at SummerSlam included John Cena facing Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso taking on Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in a tag match, and Gunther defending his World Heavyweight title against CM Punk.
Jelly Roll's performance at SummerSlam 2025 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his career. After the match, he received major props from Triple H, who praised the rapper's dedication and grit in the ring. Jelly Roll even sang the first few bars of Randy Orton's entrance song to bring him out, further showcasing his passion for the sport. It's clear that Jelly Roll's wrestling journey is just getting started.
Sports enthusiasts across the globe were thrilled to watch Jelly Roll's debut in the world of professional wrestling at SummerSlam 2025, marking the beginning of a promising career in the sports industry. His passion for sports was evident throughout the match, as he delivered several shots and even sang the first few bars of Randy Orton's entrance song to celebrate.
