Cardi B, the rap megastar, has garnered significant attention from WWE over the years. The company has long been interested in collaborating with mainstream stars like Cardi to bring more entertainment and pop culture appeal to its events. Here’s a breakdown of the latest updates on Cardi B's relationship with WWE.
WWE's Interest in Cardi B
WWE's first major attempt to involve Cardi B dates back to 2021. At the time, the company wanted to use her song for that year's SummerSlam event, with plans for her to make a live appearance.
Unfortunately, those plans were scrapped when Cardi became pregnant in June 2021, putting a hold on the collaboration. Alongside Cardi, WWE also sought involvement from stars like Megan Thee Stallion and Mike Tyson for the event, showcasing their desire to bring in mainstream celebrities?.
Cardi B’s Recent WWE Involvement
Fast forward to 2024, and WWE's persistence has finally paid off. Cardi B is now featured prominently in the trailer for SummerSlam 2025, WWE’s first-ever two-night SummerSlam event. In the promotional video, Cardi teamed up with WWE star Bianca Belair to announce the event, which will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
This marks Cardi B’s first official involvement in WWE, a move that fans and critics alike have been eagerly awaiting?.
Future Prospects
Whether Cardi B will be getting an official role at SummerSlam 2025 has yet to be fully disclosed, the trailer’s release signals WWE's commitment to bringing the rapper further into the WWE Universe.
The company's strategy of incorporating A-list stars like Cardi B is part of a larger effort to elevate their premium live events, ensuring they remain not only wrestling spectacles but also major pop culture moments?, something the company has been desperate to latch on to in recent times.
