Following his appearance at WWE WrestleMania 42, musician Jelly Roll has indicated he is stepping back from professional wrestling to focus on his music career and personal growth. In a vlog shared after the event, the artist reflected on his involvement in the Cody Rhodes versus Randy Orton storyline, stating he had “one goal” and “kind of succeeded” but acknowledged that neither he nor Pat McAfee “had any business” being part of the WWE program.
The comments came during a backstage golf cart ride at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where WrestleMania 42 took place over two nights in April 2026. Jelly Roll addressed McAfee directly, saying, “Pat, I love you man. Neither one of us had any business here. I say we get back to what we’re good at. Man, even though I’m not actually really good at anything. But you’re great at something, so head do it. I’ll retain searching for what I’m going to do when I grow up.” The remarks were made amid post-event reflections captured in his personal vlog, which included footage from both nights of the premium live event.
Jelly Roll’s participation in the feud began as part of the buildup to WrestleMania 42, where he aligned with Cody Rhodes against the team of Pat McAfee and Randy Orton. His most notable moment came during Night 1 when he delivered an elbow drop that sent McAfee through the announcers’ table—a spot he later joked about needing to “frame the picture” of. The incident was widely circulated online, including in a YouTube video showing McAfee being stretchered out following the impact.
Despite early speculation about a potential tag team match at WrestleMania 42 pitting Jelly Roll and Rhodes against McAfee and Orton, those plans did not materialize. This was due in part to McAfee’s prior stipulation that he would depart WWE permanently if Orton lost his Undisputed WWE Championship match at the event. When Orton successfully retained his title, McAfee departed WWE programming as promised, effectively ending any immediate prospect of further in-ring collaboration between the parties.
In his vlog, Jelly Roll also shared behind-the-scenes moments from the weekend, including greeting Damian Priest and Trick Williams backstage at SmackDown the night before WrestleMania, watching the show with his son and friends in a luxury box and connecting with music producer Rick Rubin and John Cena during Night 1. These clips illustrated his dual role as both a fan and a temporary participant in the wrestling world.
The artist’s candid assessment of his WWE stint highlights a broader trend of entertainers testing the waters in sports entertainment before returning to their primary crafts. While Jelly Roll expressed appreciation for the experience and his friendship with McAfee, he framed the involvement as a exploratory step rather than a career shift, emphasizing his ongoing journey to define his professional path beyond music.
As of April 2026, Jelly Roll has not announced any future appearances in WWE or related wrestling promotions. His focus appears to remain on his music career, which has included chart-topping releases and touring activities in recent years. No official statements have been issued by WWE regarding potential future collaborations with the artist.
For ongoing updates on Jelly Roll’s music projects and public appearances, fans are encouraged to follow his verified social media channels and official website. Similarly, updates on WWE programming and athlete statuses can be found through the promotion’s official channels.