When country music superstar Jelly Roll steps into a WWE ring at SummerSlam tomorrow night, it will be more than just a one-off celebrity appearance. A new report from WrestleVotes reveals the Grammy-nominated artist has been undergoing intensive training for his debut, and WWE has hopes for a long-term partnership.

J elly Roll will compete in his first WWE match at WWE SummerSlam this weekend, marking an incredible 12-month journey from celebrity cameo to headline bout.

Jelly Roll says he’s been at the WWE Performance Center every day for the past few weeks training for his debut. The 40-year-old musician has become a popular figure in part because of his inspirational life story that includes a 200-pound weight loss journey and overcoming a difficult past where he sold drugs and spent time in jail.