The final broadcast of WWE SmackDown before SummerSlam is set to feature significant star power, as both musician Jelly Roll and Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena are scheduled to appear. The episode will take place on August 1st at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, serving as the last major stop for multiple key storylines.
Jelly Roll’s appearance is part of the final build toward his in-ring debut at SummerSlam, where he will team with Randy Orton to face Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. The hype for this celebrity crossover match intensified on July 17 when Jelly Roll, acting as a guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, put Logan Paul through a desk with a chokeslam. The physical altercation occurred after Paul and McIntyre crashed the show to confront the singer and his partner, Orton.
The musician’s commitment to his wrestling role has been a central part of the narrative. During recent media appearances, including on the Pat McAfee Show, Jelly Roll revealed he has been training for weeks at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. His preparation has been guided by top-tier talent, including hands-on sessions with legends like The Undertaker and current stars such as Kevin Owens and Jacob Fatu.
Cena is also advertised for the go-home show as he prepares for his own high-stakes match at SummerSlam, where he will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Four-time Grammy-nominated music star @JellyRoll615 has been added to @WWE SmackDown at Prudential Center on Friday, August 1! Plus, don’t miss @JohnCena continue his “The Last time is Now” tour! Tickets still available: https://t.co/X4OTwFIl12. pic.twitter.com/Ogylc2oX4t
— Prudential Center (@PruCenter) July 17, 2025