Jelly Roll Stars in WWE SummerSlam 2024 Hype Video

One big thing: Musician Jelly Roll takes center stage in WWE’s latest SummerSlam promotion

Country-rap star Jelly Roll is featured in a new hype video for WWE SummerSlam 2024, set to take place on August 3 at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Details:

• The video, first revealed by Rolling Stone, shows Jelly Roll imagining himself as a WWE superstar
• It includes cameos from WWE personalities like Triple H and Pat McAfee
• Jelly Roll will provide two official theme songs for SummerSlam and is set to perform at the event

Why it matters:

WWE’s collaboration with Jelly Roll demonstrates the company’s ongoing strategy to blend mainstream entertainment with professional wrestling, potentially attracting new audiences to their marquee summer event.

By the numbers:

• SummerSlam 2024 will be the 37th annual event in the series
• Cleveland Browns Stadium has a capacity of over 67,000 for football games

What’s next:

The main event of SummerSlam 2024 is scheduled to feature Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defending his title against Solo Sikoa, the new Tribal Chief.

What do you think about WWE’s choice to feature Jelly Roll in their SummerSlam promotion? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on how celebrity involvement impacts wrestling events.