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Country music star Jelly Roll, real name Jason DeFord, achieved a personal victory at SummerSlam 2025, weighing in at 299 pounds before his WWE debut. This marked the first time the singer had been under 300 pounds since middle school.
He had previously discussed his weight loss journey with WWE’s Stephanie McMahon and Elyse Ashleigh Dudzinski, stating his goal to reach this milestone by the event. McMahon confirmed his success during a backstage segment at SummerSlam, held on August 2nd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The event marked Jelly Roll’s official in-ring debut. He teamed up with wrestling legend Randy Orton to face Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre.
Despite losing the match, the experience held significant personal meaning for the 40-year-old musician. He expressed his love for professional wrestling and his desire to contribute to its current era of storytelling.
Jelly Roll made a strong showing in the match, executing several powerful moves including a shoulder tackle, a chokeslam, a Black Hole Slam, and a powerslam. He also withstood a frog splash through the announce table. Logan Paul ultimately secured the victory for his team with a second frog splash.
Following the match, WWE Hall of Famer Triple H commended Jelly Roll’s dedication and fitness journey on social media.