SLAYER Rumored To Be Performing at WrestleMania 41

According to a new report from Fightful Select, legendary metal band Slayer is rumored to perform live at WrestleMania 41, likely during night two on Sunday.

The performance is expected to accompany the entrance of Damian Priest, and while nothing has been confirmed, my speculation is they will offer a rendition of their classic track "South of Heaven"—a fitting choice, considering it’s also the name of Priest’s signature chokeslam. UPDATE: Turns out it was not Slayer, but just guitarist Kerry King helping perform Damien's new entrance theme. Watch it here.

The rumored collaboration comes at a time when Priest’s relationship with Slayer is deeper than a shared appreciation for heavy music. Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that Damian Priest would serve as the official guest host for Slayer’s only U.S. headlining show of 2025, taking place September 20th at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA. That massive show will also feature Knocked Loose, Power Trip, Suicidal Tendencies, Cavalera, and Exodus, and promises to be one of the biggest metal events of the year. (For more on that story, check out our previous article here.)

While Slayer has never performed live for WWE, their music has been featured before. WrestleMania 27 saw Edge walk to the ring using a Slayer track, setting a precedent for metal’s presence on the grandest stage of them all.

WrestleMania 41 weekend is already stacked with star power, and Slayer wouldn’t be the only iconic act taking part. Tonight on night one, Living Colour is scheduled to perform CM Punk’s entrance theme, "Cult of Personality," live.

The action kicks off tonight at 7 PM ET on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.

UPDATE: Turns out it was not Slayer, but just guitarist Kerry King helping perform Damien's new entrance theme. Watch it here.