WWE has locked in another big-name appearance for WrestleMania 42, and this one will kick off night two in a major way.
Joe Jonas is officially set to perform the National Anthem at the start of WrestleMania 42 Sunday night. WWE confirmed the news in a social media announcement, revealing that the multi-platinum recording artist will handle anthem duties before the action begins.
Jonas is widely known as one-third of the Jonas Brothers, but he has also built a strong solo career over the years. His appearance adds another celebrity moment to WrestleMania weekend, which already features a stacked lineup of matches and appearances.
According to WWE’s announcement, Jonas will open the show with the anthem before the night two card begins.
“Multi-platinum and grammy-nominated recording artist @joejonas will be performing the National Anthem to kick off WrestleMania 42 Sunday!”
WrestleMania has a long tradition of bringing in major music stars to perform the National Anthem, and Jonas now joins that list as WWE continues building hype for the second night of the event.
Night two of WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to feature several major matches, including CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, Jade Cargill defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley, and Brock Lesnar facing Oba Femi.
With Joe Jonas now confirmed for the anthem, WWE continues stacking moments around what is shaping up to be one of the biggest weekends of the year.
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