Morgan Wallen is closing out the final leg of his highly successful One Night At A Time stadium tour, and tonight’s stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay was no exception to the excitement and surprises that have defined the tour. Initially scheduled for July, this show had to be postponed after Wallen fell ill, forcing the cancellation of his second Tampa performance. However, the country star made sure his rescheduled show was well worth the wait, pulling out all the stops for his fans.
One of the most anticipated moments at a Morgan Wallen concert is his grand walkout to the stage, and tonight he didn’t disappoint. As he made his entrance, Wallen was joined by two major sports figures: WWE legend Hulk Hogan and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Their appearance electrified the crowd, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already hyped-up show.
Mayfield’s attendance wasn’t too surprising, given his role as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But Hulk Hogan’s appearance was a callback to the July show that never happened. When Wallen had to cancel that performance, Hogan still made an appearance alongside country star Jelly Roll, who was scheduled to open for Wallen.
Jelly Roll put together a spontaneous pop-up show for disappointed fans that night, and Hogan, a Tampa resident, was there to help lift spirits.
Seeing Baker Mayfield on stage, singing along to Wallen’s hit “Whiskey Whiskey,” showed that he’s more than just a sports star—he’s also a fan. The quarterback’s enthusiastic participation added to the lively atmosphere of the evening, and fans couldn’t get enough of the unexpected crossover between country music and sports.
As Wallen’s tour nears its end, only two shows remain, both set for next weekend at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
With the state still recovering from the recent hurricane, there’s speculation that Wallen will go the extra mile to show his support for the people of North Carolina during those final performances.
Fans are already buzzing about the possibility of more surprise guests—perhaps Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton will make an appearance, following in Mayfield’s footsteps.
No matter what surprises Wallen has in store for the final shows, one thing is clear: the One Night At A Time tour is ending on a high note, and fans in Tampa got a night to remember with special appearances from two sports icons and an unforgettable performance from Morgan Wallen.
