Jelly Roll, the Grammy-nominated recording artist who competed at WWE SummerSlam, recently shared that he personally requested to take the loss during the event. Teaming with Randy Orton against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul, Jelly Roll was pinned by Paul after a frog splash. He explained in a recent podcast appearance that losing would create an ongoing reason for his return to WWE programming.
The Reason Behind Jelly Roll’s Decision to Take an “L”
On Cody Rhodes’s
So What Do You Wanna Talk About?
podcast, Jelly Roll revealed he asked Triple H to let him lose at SummerSlam because celebrities often avoid defeat, which removes future storyline possibilities. Jelly Roll said,
“I told Triple H I want to lose at SummerSlam. Just cause no celebrity’s ever took an ‘L’, they always put them over. And if you don’t put me over, I always have a reason, there’s always just something lingering there, I can pop up anytime.”
—Jelly Roll
Support from WWE Performance Center and NXT Wrestlers
Jelly Roll also highlighted the assistance he received from wrestlers and coaches at the WWE Performance Center as he prepared for his in-ring debut. He gave special recognition to the NXT Tag Team Champions Hank and Tank, as well as Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo and Myles Borne. He mentioned coaches Matt Bloom, Robbie Brookside, and Shawn Michaels for their guidance during his training.
He expressed gratitude toward the wrestlers who helped him train, saying,
“A couple of NXT kids that I want to shout out that really deserve it. Tag team champs over there are called Hank and Tank. I can’t wait till they get called up. I am cheering for them to get called up. The day they get called up, I’m going to cancel the show to come show up for them. They’ve been that good to me. But even better to me is a kid named Mitch, they call him Stacks at NXT.”
—Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll also acknowledged the physical effort involved, stating,
“These dudes have showed up for me every day and took tens, dozens of bumps a day for me every day while I’m learning this thing.”
—Jelly Roll
Recognition from WWE Roster for Jelly Roll’s Hard Work
Following his SummerSlam performance, Jelly Roll earned praise from WWE roster members for his dedication in training. Brooks Jensen noted on social media that Jelly Roll trained “as hard as the greats,” while Stacks revealed Jelly Roll broke his finger on the first day of training but persisted through the injury. These acknowledgments highlight Jelly Roll’s commitment to transitioning into the wrestling world.
What’s Next for Jelly Roll After SummerSlam?
By choosing to lose at his WWE SummerSlam debut, Jelly Roll has set the stage for future involvement in WWE storylines, maintaining a reason to reappear and build momentum. With strong support from the Performance Center’s wrestlers and coaches, his return appearances are anticipated to grow in prominence. Fans and WWE insiders alike will be watching closely to see how Jelly Roll’s wrestling career develops from this pivotal moment.
