Jelly Roll’s issues on WWE SmackDown escalated on March 20 in Raleigh, North Carolina, leading to an official match being set for next week — though how things got there was anything but straightforward.
Kit Wilson called Jelly Roll to the ring, promising to “finish” what had started between them. Instead of an immediate fight, Wilson shifted gears, setting up a confrontation that quickly veered off script — and eventually back into familiar territory.
Jelly Roll vs Kit Wilson is official for next SmackDown after a chaotic segment
Wilson initially framed the encounter as a civil exchange, claiming he preferred words over fists. That led to an unusual “slam poetry battle,” where Wilson mocked Roll with a series of personal jabs, taking aim at his appearance and past weight loss.
Jelly Roll responded in kind, firing back verbally and keeping the crowd engaged. However, the segment didn’t stay in the realm of words for long. Just when it seemed like the exchange might end without physicality, Wilson attacked from behind — proving that in WWE, even poetry can turn into a punchline.
Wilson followed up with a sustained beatdown, including a diving corkscrew elbow that left Roll down. If the opening was spoken word, the closing was all impact — less poetry, more “hard-hitting verse.”
The confrontation didn’t end there. Jelly Roll quickly made his way backstage and demanded a match from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis granted the request, making Jelly Roll vs. Kit Wilson official for next week’s show.
The rivalry has been building in recent weeks, including a heated exchange on “Miz TV,” where Wilson accused Jelly Roll of promoting “unhealthy beauty standards.” With tensions now boiling over into a sanctioned match, the focus shifts from microphones to the ring.
Looking ahead, the bout could also tie into broader WrestleMania 42 plans. Reports suggest a potential celebrity tag match involving Jelly Roll is under consideration.
For now, though, Jelly Roll gets his shot at Wilson. Next week, the only thing being judged won’t be the lyrics, but the result.
