Musical artist Jelly Roll is preparing for his first professional wrestling match at WWE SummerSlam next month, where he will also reach a significant personal milestone. The event marks not only his debut in the WWE ring but also the first time since middle school that he will weigh under 300 pounds, a level he has not been below for nearly three decades.
Jelly Roll Reveals Personal Weight Milestone on Podcast
During an appearance on the podcast What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon, Jelly Roll shared details about this weight milestone. He explained that he had struggled with his weight from a young age and had been over 300 pounds since middle school. Jelly Roll stated,
“I got fat, like, really, really young,”
and added,
“I was over 300 pounds coming out of middle school. I’m gonna be under 300 pounds for the first time since middle school the night I walk to that ring at SummerSlam. That’s an exclusive here. I haven’t said that nowhere. My goal is for the first time since middle school I will be under 300 pounds. For the first time since I was — we’re talking about literally now 30 years.”
—Jelly Roll, musical artist
SummerSlam Match Details and Opponents
At the upcoming WWE SummerSlam, Jelly Roll will team up with Randy Orton to face the duo of Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. This tag team match has generated significant interest as it combines established wrestlers with new personalities entering the wrestling world. Fans can expect a high-energy contest as these teams square off.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of the Event
WrestleZone will provide live coverage of the WWE SummerSlam event, bringing updates and highlights to fans around the world. Jelly Roll’s comments about his weight loss and ring debut add a personal dimension to the event, highlighting his dedication and transformation leading up to this new chapter. Observers wonder how this milestone might influence his performance and career in wrestling going forward.
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Q. Is WrestleMania or SummerSlam bigger?
A. SummerSlam is a yearly wrestling event run by WWE, the biggest wrestling promotion globally, starting in 1988. Known as “The Biggest Party of the Summer,” it is considered WWE’s second most important event after WrestleMania.
