Grammy-winning country artist Jelly Roll recently shared his experience of receiving a professional critique from <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman during an episode of
What Do You Wanna Talk About?
with Cody Rhodes. He described how he reached out to Heyman to evaluate his first WWE promo, setting the stage for a moment that deeply impacted his approach to wrestling promos.
Insight from a WWE Legend on Promos
Jelly Roll recalled,
Every person I’ve asked to help me was just like, ‘All it took was asking.’ The first time I grabbed Paul Heyman, ‘Yo Wiseman. Lifelong fan of you. I’m fixing to shoot my first promo out here. I want you to pick it apart.’ I come in, ‘Ten out of ten, ten out of ten. You want me to be nitpicky?’ I was like, ‘Mr. Heyman, I’ve been praying to have a moment with you like this.’
This exchange highlighted the respectful and insightful feedback Jelly Roll received from Heyman.
Lessons Learned and Future Approach to Promos
Reflecting on the detailed critique, Jelly Roll explained the lasting impact it had:
He picked down my promo to the point where I learned so much for him that time, I learned my lesson, I’m not going to let him criticize me after. I’m gonna go in (before) and be like, ‘This is what I’m thinking and cooking. Talk to me about it.’
His words emphasize a shift toward collaborative preparation after recognizing the value of Heyman’s constructive criticism.
Why This Moment Matters in Jelly Roll’s Career
By openly seeking Paul Heyman’s WWE promo critique, Jelly Roll demonstrated the importance of mentorship in refining his craft within the wrestling world. This experience not only boosted his confidence but also changed how he approaches promo development, building relationships that will likely enhance his future performances in WWE events.
