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Major WWE Angle Expected On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A major WWE storyline is expected to spill over onto late-night television this week. The feud involving Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, and the musician Jelly Roll is reportedly set to continue on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Wednesday night. According to a new report from PWInsider, the announced appearance of Randy Orton on the show is no coincidence. A wrestling angle is expected to take place to further build the massive tag team match scheduled for SummerSlam. WWE Angle Expected On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' This Wednesday, July 16th, Jelly Roll is scheduled to guest host the popular talk show. His announced guests include actor Jeremy Renner and WWE Legend Randy Orton. The PWInsider report suggests that fans should expect either Drew McIntyre or Logan Paul to make a surprise appearance to confront Orton and continue their feud. This comes after a chaotic weekend of WWE programming. On the July 11th episode of SmackDown, Logan Paul confronted Jelly Roll before being saved by Orton. Drew McIntyre then attacked Orton, leading to Jelly Roll making the save for "The Viper." This all led to another angle at Saturday Night's Main Event, where a tag team match was officially announced for SummerSlam: Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Premiere Of Netflix's "The Greatest Night In Pop" LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 29: Jimmy Kimmel attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Greatest Night in Pop" at Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA... Premiere Of Netflix's "The Greatest Night In Pop" LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 29: Jimmy Kimmel attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Greatest Night in Pop" at Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States on January 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Jimmy Kimmel spotted lighting up Netflix's 'The Greatest Night in Pop' premiere. MoreUsing a mainstream talk show to advance a wrestling storyline is a time-honored tradition in the industry. The most famous example occurred in 1982 when comedian Andy Kaufman and wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. During the interview, Lawler slapped Kaufman out of his chair in a moment that blurred the lines between reality and entertainment and brought wrestling to a national, mainstream audience. The Modern WWE Crossover Strategy In the 1990s, WCW famously used Jay Leno's The Tonight Show to build a pay-per-view main event between Leno & Diamond Dallas Page and Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff. For WWE, bringing their top stars and storylines to a platform like Jimmy Kimmel Live! is a proven way to garner media attention ahead of a major event like SummerSlam. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The storyline itself is a perfect example of WWE's modern strategy under TKO of utilizing major crossover stars. Logan Paul, the current United States Champion, has proven to be a legitimate in-ring talent and a major draw. Jelly Roll, a Grammy-winning artist and lifelong wrestling fan, has shown he is more than willing to get physically involved, as seen in his previous WWE appearances. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports