On the March 6, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown, commentators Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore confirmed that Grammy Award-winning musician and part-time wrestler Jelly Roll will be making his return to the show. The announcement revealed that Jelly Roll will appear on the upcoming SmackDown edition broadcast from Phoenix, marking his first appearance in seven months. While the details behind his return remain undisclosed, his presence is expected to generate significant attention for the program.
During the same episode, WWE also revealed several high-profile segments lined up for the following week, including an announced match between Jade Cargill and Michin, as well as a contract signing between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes for their highly anticipated Undisputed WWE Title match at WrestleMania.
“Our very good friend and three-time Grammy Award winner Jelly Roll is gonna be live with us next week on SmackDown in Phoenix,” Wade Barrett said on commentary.
Jelly Roll’s Recent WWE Appearances and Training
Jelly Roll last competed at Night One of SummerSlam 2025 in New Jersey, where he teamed with Randy Orton to face Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre in a tag team match. In preparation for the bout, Jelly Roll committed to months of training and successfully lost a substantial amount of weight, weighing under 300 pounds when the event took place. This rigorous preparation underscored his dedication to performing at a professional wrestling level alongside well-established WWE stars.
His Previous WWE Engagement at Clash in Paris
Following SummerSlam, Jelly Roll attended WWE Clash in Paris in August 2025, where he appeared as a spectator alongside musician Post Malone. Both men were introduced on WWE television and received a strong positive reaction from the French audience. During the event’s main event, they supported CM Punk, only to witness Punk’s defeat by Seth Rollins, who was helped by his wife Becky Lynch. In a scripted rivalry angle, Lynch and Rollins, portraying antagonists, mocked Jelly Roll and Post Malone’s support for Punk by challenging them to compose a sad song about the loss.
Expected Impact and Future Developments on WWE SmackDown
Jelly Roll’s scheduled return to WWE SmackDown is likely to draw added viewership due to his unique crossover status as a musician and wrestler. His involvement with top-tier talent such as Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, along with the ongoing storyline developments announced for the Phoenix show, suggests that WWE plans to integrate him prominently within upcoming episodes. As the wrestling world anticipates his return in person, fans will be watching closely to see how Jelly Roll’s dual careers continue to collide inside the WWE ring.
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— Cory of Bodyslam.net (@Cory_Hays407) March 7, 2026
