Joan Jett is set to take the stage at WWE’s Wrestlemania on April 7, the entertainment company announced on Tuesday (March 26).
The rock icon will perform her hit song “Bad Reputation” as Ronda Rousey makes her grand entrance into the ring for the annual wrestling smackdown.
“The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Joan Jett, is a music legend and icon for powerful women everywhere,” said Neil Lawi, WWE Music Group’s senior vice president and general manager in a statement. “Her performance at this year’s WrestleMania promises to be both exhilarating and inspiring, and we are honored to watch her join a distinct list of extraordinary performers who have lit up the WWE stage.”
With her performance, Jett will join a lengthy list of stars who’ve graced the extravaganza’s stage over the years, including Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Kid Rock and others.
Wrestlemania is set to take place April 7 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and will stream live around the globe on WWE Network.
BREAKING: Rock icon @joanjett will perform “Bad Reputation” as @RondaRousey makes her way to the ring for the main event of @WrestleMania! https://t.co/w989Q21HhW
— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2019