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Jelly Roll’s debut as a late-night talk show host was one for the ages.
The versatile entertainer, known as a country singer, rapper, and now a WWE wrestler, took on the role of substitute host for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday. He kicked off the show in classic fashion, engaging the audience with jokes from behind the desk and conducting an interview with guest and professional wrestler, Randy Orton.
Ten minutes later, he was chokeslamming Logan Paul through the desk.
The show’s segment was a promotional appearance for their upcoming SummerSlam match, featuring Jelly Roll, Orton, Paul, and Drew McIntyre. In this anticipated event, Orton and Jelly Roll will team up against Paul and McIntyre.
Things spiraled out of control when McIntyre emerged from backstage and started talking trash.
Drew McIntyre added to the banter, saying, “You’re screwed at SummerSlam, but I’m bringing some positivity.” He praised Jelly Roll’s incredible dedication, stating, “This man Jelly Roll lost over 200 pounds working his arse off. You truly are an inspiration to trailer trash all across the world.”
“I just want to know, after you lost all that weight, how did it feel to see your little tootsie roll for the first time in 20 years?”
Orton got up from his seat and responded: “Drew, nobody flew here to see you act like a prick. Wrong time, wrong place, why don’t you back the f–k up?”
Orton and McIntyre grappled their way offstage from there, until Paul emerged to a chorus of boos from the audience.
“You, my friend, are a greasy, redneck, prison rat,” Paul jabbed, before shoving Jelly Roll. “Congrats, it’s Logan Paul’s show now. A real superstar.”
That prompted Jelly Roll to grab Paul by the collar, hoist him into the air and slam him through the wooden desk, which splintered into pieces.
The stunt comes after the same quartet sparred during Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, with Paul beating up Orton, Jelly Roll punching Paul and McIntyre laying out Jelly Roll with a Claymore kick.
SummerSlam is slated for Aug. 2-3 at MetLife Stadium.