Scottish wrestler Drew McIntyre has issued a strong warning to Jelly Roll ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2025, emphasizing that the singer does not belong in the wrestling ring. After briefly getting stuck in the United Kingdom, McIntyre managed to return to the United States just in time to prepare for the pay-per-view event where he will team with Logan Paul against Randy Orton and Jelly Roll.
Drew McIntyre Sends a Clear Message to Jelly Roll Before SummerSlam
In a recent video featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, Drew McIntyre delivered a pointed message about Jelly Roll’s participation in WWE SummerSlam. He praised the singer’s musical talents but strongly cautioned that Jelly Roll is out of place in the wrestling world and could suffer injury inside the ring. McIntyre said,
“Everybody loves Jelly Roll. On the stage, I think he is a great singer, but just because I can sing in the shower doesn’t mean I’m going to start a singing career, like he shouldn’t be in a WWE ring. Right? Does that make sense? So even in Bikini Bottom, they are agreeing that Drew McIntyre is going to mess up Jelly Roll, and it is absolutely justified.”
—Drew McIntyre
Earlier in the week, McIntyre revealed that a wedding had left him stranded overseas, jeopardizing his availability for the event. However, Logan Paul helped secure a private jet to bring him back to the United States, ensuring that McIntyre could compete at SummerSlam as planned.
Wrestling Veteran Responds to McIntyre’s Criticism of WWE Locker Room
Wrestling legend Vince Russo recently reacted to Drew McIntyre’s remarks about the state of WWE’s locker room, which McIntyre described as lacking professionalism and fitness. McIntyre had expressed frustration, suggesting many wrestlers do not belong on WWE television and need to improve their conditioning. Russo echoed these criticisms during a discussion on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s UnSKripted show, describing the current roster as unprofessional and immature compared to past generations.
Russo stated,
“He said 25% of this roster belongs on this roster. And Drew talks about, my friends call me and say, ‘Drew, you know I watched the wrestling show tonight. I could beat those guys in the ring.’ And Drew was saying on the show, ‘Guys, at least go to the gym. At least make an effort to go to the gym.’ Bill, these are not pros. These are not pros that you were interviewing and sitting next to in PWI in your heyday. These are children, they are hacks, they are not professional, and, quite frankly, Bill, they s*ck.”
—Vince Russo
What the Weekend’s Tag Team Match Could Mean for WWE
Saturday’s WWE SummerSlam promises high stakes as Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul face off against Randy Orton and Jelly Roll in a tag team bout. McIntyre’s bold statement adds tension to the matchup, raising questions about Jelly Roll’s ability to handle the demands of in-ring competition. The feud highlights ongoing debates over blending celebrity figures with traditional wrestlers and the risks involved when performers without wrestling backgrounds enter the ring.
This confrontation at SummerSlam could set a precedent for WWE’s future approach to celebrity involvement in matches. The outcome may influence decisions about roster development and the physical standards expected of performers on WWE television.
