IShowSpeed is still nursing the bumps from last year's Royal Rumble, yet he's hinting at a return to the grandest stage of them all at WrestleMania! It's a classic case of a performer basking in past glory while eyeing future triumphs. For fans of the energetic streamer, this duality is both intriguing and a little bit concerning.
We all remember the spectacle of IShowSpeed at WrestleMania 40, famously RKO-ed while embodying a bottle of Prime – a moment that surely left an impression, both literally and figuratively! Then came his participation in the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble, where he managed an elimination before a rather unceremonious exit, courtesy of Bron Breaker's spear that seemingly sent him flying out of his boots.
If you've followed his "Speed Goes Pro" series, you'd know that IShowSpeed is undeniably a gifted athlete. This makes us believe that if he steps back into the WWE ring, he's capable of delivering more than just a memorable bump. However, here's where it gets interesting: even weeks after last year's Rumble, and with a potential WrestleMania 42 appearance on the horizon, Speed is still talking about the physical toll his previous outings took.
In a recent chat with Yahoo Sports Daily, he shared his thoughts: "Man, I don’t know. I mean, We got WrestleMania coming up, so you may be seeing me in there, you may be not. I’m just not trying to get beat up. But, we’ll see, we’ll see. I got beat up too much times. I can’t, my body can’t take that anymore."
And this is the part most people miss: Is this genuine concern for his physical well-being, or is it a masterful display of 'selling' his past experiences, perhaps even taking a page out of his friend and business partner Logan Paul's book? It's a question that sparks debate among wrestling enthusiasts.
What do you think? Is IShowSpeed's hesitation a sign of respect for the physical demands of WWE, or is he playing the long game with his storytelling? Do you want to see him at WrestleMania 42? And if so, what kind of impact do you predict he'll make? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below – we'd love to hear your take!
