IShowSpeed’s WrestleMania 42 performance wasn’t just about the chaos fans saw — it also earned him respect behind the scenes.
Fightful Select reports that Speed received backstage praise following his involvement in the opening match at WrestleMania 42, where he teamed up with The Vision against The Usos and LA Knight. According to the report, the key reason for that praise came down to how seriously he approached the moment — especially for someone stepping into a WWE ring for a high-profile match.
“IShowSpeed did get praise for throwing himself into wrestling and being committed to the spot for his match.”
This definitely adds to what fans saw on screen. While the match itself leaned heavily into entertainment — including interference and a chaotic post-match involving Logan Paul — Speed’s effort behind the scenes clearly didn’t go unnoticed.
Throughout the match, Speed wasn’t just there for a cameo. He took part in major moments, sold offense, and even delivered a high-risk splash during the post-match sequence that had the crowd reacting.
So, what could’ve easily been a throwaway celebrity appearance turned into something WWE officials appreciated behind the curtain. Speed didn’t just show up — he committed to it, and that’s what earned him respect backstage.
Do you think IShowSpeed should get more WWE opportunities after this performance, or was this a one-time WrestleMania moment? Let us know your thoughts.