Darius Rucker to perform National Anthem at WWE SummerSlam 2026
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Darius Rucker will perform the National Anthem at WWE SummerSlam, taking place over two nights. The announcement came during WWE Raw, confirming Rucker for the Sunday event. Rucker, a Grammy Award winner and known for his hits with Hootie & The Blowfish and as a country artist, is a wrestling fan with ties to WWE merchandise. SummerSlam will feature several high-profile matches, including Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi and CM Punk defending the Undisputed Championship against Cody Rhodes.
- •Darius Rucker to sing National Anthem at WWE SummerSlam.
- •The event will occur over two nights, beginning Sunday.
- •Rucker is a Grammy-winning artist and wrestling fan.
- •SummerSlam features matches such as Lesnar vs. Femi and Punk vs. Rhodes.
- •WWE aims to enhance event appeal with celebrity performances.
- 1:39 AMWrestling Inc — Singer Darius Rucker To Perform National Anthem At WWE SummerSlam 2026
"Wrestling fan and GRAMMY Award winning singer, Darius Rucker, will perform the National Anthem at WWE SummerSlam.
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