Westside Gunn has indicated that his relationship with WWE has taken a major turn for the better following a meeting with the company.

The Grammy-nominated rapper shared the update on social media Tuesday, describing the sit-down as one of the biggest meetings of his life. Gunn specifically credited WWE President Nick Khan for “making everything right” and made clear that he is prepared to move beyond the disputes that had previously put him at odds with the promotion.

“Just left one of the biggest meetings of my life!!!!!!!!!!!! S/O to Nick Khan 4 making everything right, whatever happened in this past doesn’t matter…..we’re here to push the culture forward @4thrope X @WWE. If yall dont listen to nothing I ever tell you, hear me when I say this…. God is the greatest. Whats better than 3 ropes?????”

Gunn’s wording strongly suggests that WWE and Fourth Rope, his wrestling-focused brand, could be heading toward some form of collaboration. No specific project, product line, event involvement, or timeline was announced alongside his message. Still, the reference to “4thrope X WWE” provides the clearest indication yet that the two sides are at least discussing a new working relationship after a contentious period.

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A Significant Shift After 2025 Tensions

The apparent reconciliation is notable because Gunn’s issues with WWE became public during 2025. In March of that year, he was removed from a Raw taping. The situation was followed later in 2025 by WWE sending Gunn a cease-and-desist letter related to multiple copyright violations.

Those incidents created a visible divide between one of wrestling culture’s most vocal celebrity supporters and the industry’s largest company. Gunn has long expressed enthusiasm for professional wrestling through his music, public appearances, fashion, collectibles, and the presentation of Fourth Rope. That passion also made the breakdown with WWE especially prominent among fans who follow both hip-hop and wrestling.

His latest statement does not provide a detailed account of the earlier disagreements, nor does it identify which issues were addressed in the meeting. Instead, Gunn’s emphasis was on resolution. By saying that whatever happened in the past does not matter now, he framed the discussion as a chance to reset rather than revisit the conflict publicly.

Nick Khan’s inclusion in the message is equally meaningful. As WWE President, Khan is one of the central executives in the company’s business operations and larger strategic direction. Gunn thanking Khan by name indicates that the meeting was important enough to involve WWE’s highest levels of leadership, even though no further details about who else participated have been disclosed.

What Fourth Rope Could Mean in a WWE Setting

Fourth Rope has become a recognizable name at the intersection of wrestling fandom, streetwear, and collector culture. The brand’s identity is built around the kind of crossover Gunn referenced in his post: wrestling presented not only as a television product, but as a part of music, style, art, and broader popular culture.

That makes a possible connection with WWE intriguing, while also leaving plenty of unanswered questions. Gunn did not say whether “Fourth Rope X WWE” would involve merchandise, licensed apparel, a live-event activation, creative content, talent appearances, collectibles, or another type of partnership. There has been no formal WWE announcement outlining an agreement.

For now, the key development is the change in tone. What had been a public dispute now appears to be a repaired relationship, at least from Gunn’s perspective. His post was celebratory rather than cautious, and he presented the meeting as an important personal and professional milestone.

The phrase “push the culture forward” also reflects why a potential partnership would draw attention beyond conventional wrestling business news. WWE has continued to position itself as a global entertainment brand with ties to music, sports, fashion, consumer products, and celebrity culture. Gunn’s presence in hip-hop and in the collector space would give any future project a distinct audience and aesthetic.

At the same time, fans should avoid treating the tease as confirmation of a completed public rollout. Gunn clearly signaled optimism and a connection between Fourth Rope and WWE, but neither side has revealed the precise scope of any potential collaboration. Until further information emerges, it remains unclear whether the meeting will lead to a single release, a broader licensing relationship, or another initiative entirely.

Gunn’s Wrestling Connection Remains Central

Westside Gunn’s enthusiasm for professional wrestling has been a consistent element of his public persona. His references frequently speak to the overlap between wrestling’s larger-than-life presentation and hip-hop’s emphasis on individuality, visual identity, legacy, and storytelling. Fourth Rope has helped turn that interest into a brand with its own place among wrestling collectors and fans.

That background adds context to the emotional language in his post. Gunn did not characterize the WWE meeting as a routine business appointment. Calling it one of the biggest meetings of his life underscored the personal significance he attaches to wrestling and to the opportunity to move forward with WWE.

His closing question, “Whats better than 3 ropes?????”, served as a direct Fourth Rope reference while reinforcing the tease. Traditional wrestling rings are defined by three ropes, and Gunn has made the “fourth rope” concept part of his branding. Used alongside the WWE mention, the line was a clear invitation for fans to imagine what the two entities might build together.

There is also a practical significance to both sides moving past the 2025 issues. Intellectual-property disputes can complicate how brands interact publicly, particularly when wrestling imagery, logos, footage, likenesses, or related material are involved. Gunn’s message suggests that the parties have found enough common ground to replace that friction with a more constructive conversation.

However, the available information does not establish the terms of any resolution. It is not known whether the cease-and-desist matter was formally settled, whether a licensing arrangement is in place, or whether the meeting itself was exploratory. Gunn’s public comments support the conclusion that relations have improved, but they do not provide the legal or commercial specifics behind that improvement.

Waiting for the Next Announcement

For WWE, a collaboration with a figure such as Westside Gunn could offer another avenue into a passionate community that already treats wrestling memorabilia, fashion, and music as connected forms of expression. For Gunn and Fourth Rope, a positive relationship with WWE could create opportunities that were far more difficult to envision while the sides were in conflict.

The strongest takeaway from Tuesday’s message is that Gunn sees the door as open. He publicly thanked Nick Khan, dismissed the relevance of previous problems, and linked Fourth Rope with WWE in unmistakable terms. That is a substantial shift from the atmosphere surrounding the Raw removal and the subsequent copyright-related letter in 2025.

Whether that shift becomes a formal collaboration is the next question. WWE has not announced a Fourth Rope project, and Gunn did not attach details to his tease. Fans will need to wait for either side to clarify what, if anything, is planned.

Until then, Gunn’s post stands as an indication that an unlikely but potentially natural crossover may be moving closer to reality. After a difficult chapter between the rapper and WWE, both the message and its tone point toward a fresh start centered on shared cultural reach rather than past conflict.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.