How Pop Singer Justin Bieber Almost Wrestled At WWE SummerSlam
At the 2014 SummerSlam, Justin Bieber almost had a tag match that would have had him in the same ring as John Cena.
WWE has always been known for its spectacle and entertainment value, and part of that reputation is due to the company’s willingness to incorporate celebrities into its big events.
From Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather to Logan Paul and Bad Bunny, WWE has never been shy about bringing in famous faces to add an extra level of excitement to their shows. One such celebrity who almost made his wrestling debut was none other than Justin Bieber, who was set to tag with John Cena at SummerSlam.
Justin Bieber Almost Had A Match At The 2014 SummerSlam
In 2014, Justin Bieber was at the height of his fame, and the WWE was looking for a way to capitalize on his mᴀssive popularity. The idea of having Bieber wrestle at SummerSlam quickly gained traction, and plans were made for him to team up with John Cena and The Big Show in a tag team match against The Wyatt Family.
The Wyatt Family, led by the charismatic Bray Wyatt, was one of the most dominant forces in the WWE at the time. Their dark, cult-like persona had won them a legion of fans, and they were known for their brutal, hard-hitting style in the ring.
Bieber, on the other hand, is not exactly known for his wrestling skills, but as we have seen recently with Bad Bunny and Logan Paul, with enough training even Bieber could have wrestled in the WWE ring.
However, WWE was probably banking on his star power to draw in a new audience, and they must have hoped that the spectacle of seeing Bieber in the ring would be enough to make up for any lack of technical skill. In the weeks leading up to SummerSlam, the hype surrounding the Bieber match reached a fever pitch. But it never happened.
The Big Show Reveals The Truth About Justin Bieber In WWE
In an episode of the Talk is Jericho podcast, former WWE star and current AEW star Paul Wight, a.k.a The Big Show revealed what really happened to the plans of Justin Bieber tagging with him and John Cena at SummerSlam 2014. He said, “Years ago, I had worked out with a friend who knew Scooter Braun (Bieber’s manager at the time) and Justin Bieber.
It was going to be John Cena, The Big Show, and Justin Bieber against The Wyatts at SummerSlam. This deal was really… Bieber was on board, he was excited and wanted to work out with John and I.
This was a big deal. One of the people making decisions said, ‘I don’t see how Justin Bieber is going to relate to our audience.’ Does anyone not see the amount of eyes Justin Bieber would bring to that match?
I think WWE offered to promote his album. You’re dealing with Scooter Braun, he’s all about cash. They jacked Scooter around for about two weeks, and he’s like, ‘It’s not going to happen. I got the kid a million dollars to watch a soccer game, and he’ll be on a private jet.”
Bieber’s ᴀssociation with the WWE is not a new concept, as there have been previous discussions about his potential involvement with the organization. Fans who have followed the WWE for a long time may recall the speculation that Bieber was set to host WrestleMania 27, a role that was eventually filled by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Rock even joked about the situation in his comeback promo.
The match never happened, and instead, everyone involved in the potential match was scattered off in different storylines. But maybe it’s not too late, Justin is still just 29 years old and could easily compete in WWE if he and the fans want it badly enough.
