Subhojeet Mukherjee on July 17, 2025
WWE is rolling into Newark, New Jersey, on August 1—and they’re bringing a Grammy-nominated superstar along for the ride.
On Thursday, the Prudential Center confirmed that Jelly Roll will appear live on the go-home episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown—just one night before SummerSlam weekend kicks off. The announcement came straight from the venue’s official X account and set the tone for what’s shaping up to be a massive night.
“Four-time Grammy-nominated music star Jelly Roll has been added to WWE SmackDown at Prudential Center on Friday, August 1,” the post read. “Plus, don’t miss John Cena continue his ‘The Last Time Is Now’ tour!”
This isn’t just a cameo either. Jelly Roll is set to team with Randy Orton at the first-ever two-night WWE SummerSlam premium live event, where they’ll take on Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre in a tag-team match that’s already drawing major attention. With the final SmackDown before SummerSlam going down in the “Brick City,” all eyes will be on how this unique crossover story plays out just 24 hours before the action shifts to MetLife Stadium.
Jelly Roll stepping into the ring isn’t just a celebrity tie-in—it’s become one of the most unpredictable storylines heading into SummerSlam, and Newark is about to be the center of the chaos.
Are you into WWE getting celebrities like Jelly Roll involved in matches, or do you think it takes away from the wrestlers who grind year-round? Sound off in the comments and let us know where you stand.
July 17, 2025 7:30 pm
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