Wrestling star set for Smackdown, talks continue as he eyes return
Musician and rapper Jelly Roll is scheduled to appear on WWE Smackdown later in the week while ongoing discussions with promoters regarding a potential main event role at WrestleMania 42 are expected. Sources indicate that these talks could lead directly back into his involvement for this summer's biggest wrestling extravaganza, which will take place next month as part of Las Vegas festivities.
Key Points
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1Jelly Roll is confirmed as a returning guest for upcoming events, including his first physical match with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul last year.
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2Multiple reports indicate that ongoing talks between WWE and Grammy winner Jelly Roll are expected to result in an appearance at WrestleMania 42 scheduled just weeks before the event's Las Vegas date.
Developments
Musician Jelly Roll is returning for a SmackDown appearance just weeks before WrestleMania 42. He has lost over 10 lbs since his SummerSlam match and credited wrestling with inspiring significant weight loss as he trains at the Performance Center in Florida to prepare for potential involvement next month, though concerns remain about whether this new challenge is too much physically or mentally
Jelly Roll is scheduled to appear on this week's *WWE Smackdown*, likely leading to an upcoming role at WrestleMania 42 based on his positive reception from the promotion and fans alike, particularly following a recent Netflix series appearance where he was praised for genuinely loving wrestling rather than using it solely as self-promotion.
WWE is reportedly in talks with the camp of country singer and wrestler Jelly Roll to secure his appearance at WrestleMania 42. This potential booking follows a recent SmackDown segment where he confirmed attendance for an upcoming episode, having previously debuted on WWE television during SummerSlam 2025 after making appearances elsewhere including TNA No Surrender in Nashville earlier this year.
Talks are expected between Jelly Roll (Jelly) regarding a potential appearance at WWE SmackDown on March 13. The wrestler previously competed in the ring for SummerSlam 2025 as part of an alliance with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul, though details about his WrestleMania involvement remain unconfirmed due to subscription restrictions mentioned by FightfulSelect's "WrestleVotes" column on their platform.