The intersection of hip-hop and professional wrestling continues to grow, with Drake becoming the latest rap superstar to embrace WWE. Over the weekend, the 6 God attended WWE’s Elimination Chamber premium live event at the Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto. After experiencing the action firsthand, the Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram to declare, “I’m sold.”
Drake’s presence at the event had been speculated in advance, with reports suggesting that WWE had reserved a seat for him. Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg, who doubles as a WWE analyst, hinted that a “Hip-Hop luminary” would be in attendance, fueling fan anticipation. Sure enough, early into the show, social media erupted with photos and videos of the For All the Dogs artist, who was spotted posing alongside Lil Yachty near the commentary table.
Even inside the Elimination Chamber itself, the OVO connection was acknowledged. YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar Logan Paul wrote “OVO” on his chamber pod, paying tribute to Drake and his label.
Hip-Hop’s Growing Presence in WWE
Drake’s involvement with WWE isn’t entirely new. He has referenced the wrestling world multiple times in his music, including name-drops of Hulk Hogan on Gimme A Hug and John Cena on Wick Man. He also went viral in the past for showing up at a basketball game with a WWE championship belt. However, his Elimination Chamber appearance marks a significant moment for both him and WWE, which has been actively incorporating hip-hop culture in recent years.
From Bad Bunny’s WrestleMania performances to Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Quavo making WWE-related appearances, hip-hop artists are increasingly becoming part of the wrestling universe. Drake’s public enthusiasm for WWE now adds another major name to the mix, raising the question of whether he might step further into the squared circle—perhaps even as an on-screen or in-ring personality.
Cena’s Shocking Heel Turn Adds to WrestleMania Anticipation
Drake picked a monumental show to attend. The Elimination Chamber event saw John Cena emerge victorious in the Men’s Chamber match, earning a WWE Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41. Cena’s win not only secured him a title shot but also set up one of the most shocking moments in recent WWE history.
For the first time in over two decades, Cena turned heel—an industry term for becoming a villain. As Cody Rhodes declined The Rock’s offer to turn heel and join his faction, Cena initially celebrated Rhodes’ decision before delivering a low blow. He then aligned himself with The Rock and Travis Scott, assaulting Rhodes in an unexpected turn of events.
With Cena’s impending retirement looming and WrestleMania 41 set to take place in Las Vegas, the storyline has reached new levels of intensity. The wrestling world is now buzzing with speculation over what’s next, not just for Cena and Rhodes, but also for the growing list of hip-hop stars being woven into WWE’s narrative.
Will Drake Get More Involved?
With his newfound excitement for WWE, the obvious question is—will Drake make another appearance, perhaps at WrestleMania 41? Given WWE’s track record of integrating celebrities into major storylines, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to see him involved in some capacity. Whether as a ringside spectator, guest host, or even stepping into the ring himself, the potential for a Drake-WWE crossover is real.
One thing is for certain—Drake has officially entered the WWE Universe, and fans will be watching closely to see where this newfound passion takes him next.
