Jelly Roll plans extended WWE run after SummerSlam debut

Country music artist Jelly Roll said he plans to return to the WWE ring after making his in‑ring debut this August at SummerSlam, where he teamed with Randy Orton in a losing effort against Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. Speaking in a long interview with broadcaster Chris Van Vliet, Jelly Roll described months of weight loss and training that led to the appearance and said he wants at least one more match and possibly a longer multiweek run with the company.

Jelly Roll recounted losing more than 250 pounds in his preparation, saying his weight fell from roughly 540 to about 285 pounds, and that the physical transformation was part of convincing WWE officials he could perform safely. He described a midnight ring check before WrestleMania, where producers and talent assessed his ability to take bumps for an extended period. He said the tryout eased doubts and helped secure the SummerSlam opportunity.

The artist said his management initially opposed the plan because it conflicted with a prearranged month off that had been set aside for writing and family time. He told Van Vliet he persisted, arranging to train and spend time at WWE’s performance center as needed. He also described a...