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Morgan Wallen Walked Out With Joe Dirt in Arizona and Fans Went Absolutely Wild

Morgan Wallen and David Spade dressed as Joe Dirt crack up backstage, mullet and mop in full effect, during a wild Arizona stop on the “I’m the Problem” tour.
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Only Morgan Wallen could pull off an entrance like this and still have the crowd begging for more.

Just when you think the I’m the Problem tour couldn’t get any more unhinged in the best way possible, Morgan Wallen cranks it up with a surprise walkout that nobody saw coming. This weekend in Glendale, Arizona, he didn’t stroll out alone. He brought a janitor. But not just any janitor. It was Joe freaking Dirt. Yes, that Joe Dirt. David Spade in full redneck regalia, mullet flapping and mop in hand, sauntering alongside Wallen like it was the most natural thing in the world.

It started off like every other walkout, Wallen in his signature cutoff flannel, stomping down the backstage hallway with his crew trailing behind. But right before he hit the entrance curtain, he did a quick double-take. Standing to his right was a mop-swinging custodian who just happened to look exactly like the cult hero from the 2001 classic comedy Joe Dirt. The moment Spade spun around with that goofy grin and strutted next to Morgan like they’d been bar buddies since the Bush administration, the place absolutely lost it.

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Fans in the crowd caught on immediately. That unmistakable mullet and denim button-up made it crystal clear. TikTok lit up faster than Wallen’s whiskey bottle, with clips of the moment racking up views within minutes. One fan summed it up best: “I thought it was some random dude until I saw the mullet. Then I lost my damn mind.”

The internet loved every second of it. “Bro casually walked out with Joe Dirt like it was normal,” one user said. Another quipped, “Wallen really said, ‘You want nostalgia? I got you.'” And of course, someone had to throw in the classic jab: “From Kid Rock’s punching bag to Morgan Wallen’s hype man. That’s called growth.”

Wallen’s tour has turned into a running showcase of viral walkout guests, from Houston legends like Mattress Mack and Andre Johnson to Miami chaos with Drake and Rick Ross. But this Joe Dirt cameo hit different. It wasn’t about clout or music collabs. It was pure, hilarious redneck gold. Wallen knew exactly what he was doing, and he did it for the culture.

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And if that wasn’t enough, Wallen kept the crowd howling with his not-so-subtle jab at the ongoing Coldplay cheating scandal that’s been all over social media. “Anybody in here with their side chick, I think you’re safe here,” he told the crowd with a smirk. Then followed it up with, “I don’t condone cheating … anymore.” The crowd erupted. No context needed. Wallen hit them with the punchline and moved on like a true pro.

This wasn’t just a walkout stunt. It was a masterclass in understanding your audience. Wallen knows his fans. He knows what’ll make them laugh, cheer, and pull out their phones to hit record. He’s not just playing shows. He’s putting on a full experience, complete with inside jokes, cultural nods, and iconic walk-ons from the most random corners of pop culture.

At this point, guessing who’ll show up next is half the fun. Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty? A hologram of Johnny Cash riding a bald eagle? Who knows. With Wallen, anything feels possible.

But one thing’s for sure. Walking out to 50,000 screaming fans with Joe Dirt by your side is one for the books. And that’s Morgan Wallen doing what Morgan Wallen does best. Being completely unpredictable, unapologetically country, and having the time of his life while doing it.

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