Jelly Roll Dominates Country Music, WWE, and the Scale: “I Knew That if I Didn’t Do Something, It Was Going To Kill Me”Even before becoming a big name in country music, Jelly Roll overcame numerous hurdles like addiction, poverty, and incarceration. But among everything he overcame throughout his life, Jelly Roll constantly struggled with his weight. Videos by American SongwriterWhile a country music singer, Jelly Roll’s stardom allowed him the opportunity to play a part in the world of WWE. [RELATED: Jelly Roll Credits Weight Loss With Being a Better Father to His Kids]WWE Helped Inspire Jelly Roll’s Weight Loss JourneyThat exact moment changed Jelly Roll’s life. “I knew that if I didn’t do something, it was going to kill me, and I just remember leaving there and being like, ‘I will be back next summer a different f***ing human.’”Staying motivated, Jelly Roll pushed himself to get healthy.