Grammy-Nominated Duo The War and Treaty to Perform ‘God Bless America’ at WWE WrestlePalooza

As WWE prepares to debut its new premium event, Wrestlepalooza, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Indianapolis, the company has invited Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty to perform a stirring rendition of “God Bless America” ahead of the evening’s main programming.

Michael Trotter Jr. says the invitation feels like a dream come true. He describes the moment as an emblem of the couple’s journey — a chance to stand before a vast audience and offer a message of hope. For him, the appearance is both an honor and a continuation of a long-held connection to wrestling culture.

Trotter emphasizes that the song’s performance carries a deeper purpose: to plead for unity and healing amid escalating tensions across the nation. Rather than a simple patriotic showpiece, their rendition is intended as a prayerful appeal for calm and compassion.

“Being invited to bring a prayerful song to this moment means more to us than words can convey,” Trotter reflects. “We want to offer music that soothes and uplifts.”

Tanya Trotter shares her excitement as well, joking about the theatrical side of the event and expressing delight at joining the WWE family and its expanding entertainment platform. The couple says they look forward to future collaborations as WWE continues to integrate high-profile musical talent into its productions.

WWE’s recent programming has increasingly featured mainstream artists — from Travis Scott and Cardi B to Jelly Roll — and the organization’s content partnership with ESPN is broadening those opportunities. Expect more crossovers where musicians either perform or become part of the spectacle in unexpected ways.

Watch Wrestlepalooza live on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited to see The War and Treaty’s performance and the full lineup of matches and entertainment.