Jelly Roll Set for In-Ring Debut at WWE SummerSlam in Tag Match with Randy Orton – During Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, WWE confirmed that the 40-year-old country music star will team with Randy Orton in a blockbuster tag team match against Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. This marks Jelly Roll’s in-ring debut, following weeks of speculation and buildup that began with his musical performance and altercation on SmackDown the night before.
The storyline escalated quickly over the weekend. On Saturday Night’s Main Event, Orton and McIntyre squared off in singles action, with Jelly Roll in Orton’s corner and Paul backing McIntyre. During the match, Paul and Jelly Roll exchanged words at ringside, which distracted McIntyre long enough for Orton to capitalize with an RKO and secure the win.
After the bell, Logan Paul attacked Orton, prompting Jelly Roll to jump in and deck Paul with a stiff punch. But the celebration didn’t last—when Jelly Roll knelt down to check on Orton, McIntyre struck with a vicious Claymore, laying out the music star.
Later in the show, Orton and Jelly Roll were interviewed backstage, where they challenged Paul and McIntyre to a match at SummerSlam. WWE has since officially confirmed the bout, adding another layer of celebrity crossover intrigue to one of the company’s biggest annual events.
Jelly Roll, a lifelong wrestling fan, had previously expressed interest in stepping into a WWE ring. His involvement at SummerSlam continues WWE’s trend of integrating mainstream stars into major shows, following the success of appearances from names like Bad Bunny and Logan Paul himself.
SummerSlam 2025 is set to take place at MetLife Stadium on August 3. The addition of this tag match adds even more star power to a card that already features several marquee title bouts and long-awaited showdowns.
Jelly Roll Set for In-Ring Debut at WWE SummerSlam in Tag Match with Randy Orton
