IShowSpeed participated in the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match on Saturday, entering at number 8 as a replacement for Akira Tozawa. The YouTube star lasted 56 seconds before being eliminated by Otis after receiving a spear from Bron Breakker.
According to PWInsider, WWE officials were impressed with Speed’s appearance at the premium live event. Backstage personnel noted that the 20-year-old star delivered on the company’s goal of attracting new viewers to the product.
Speed has previously engaged with WWE programming, appearing at WrestleMania XL in a PRIME bottle costume and taking Randy Orton’s RKO. He also participated in the 2024 Draft RAW episode, where he announced second-round draft picks.
WWE and Speed have already begun merchandise collaboration, with event-specific items released during Royal Rumble weekend. Information from backstage indicates additional projects involving the social media personality could be planned for WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.