IShowSpeed Races Airplane in Super Bowl Commercial

The popular YouTuber reflects on performing the stunt himself without a double.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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IShowSpeed, the 21-year-old YouTube star, was featured in a high-profile Super Bowl commercial for Oakley Meta where he raced against a taking off airplane. In a recent interview, Speed discussed how he insisted on doing the stunt himself rather than using a stunt double, calling it a challenge he couldn't resist. He also teased a possible appearance at the upcoming WrestleMania 42 event in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

IShowSpeed is known for his daring stunts and athletic abilities, and his decision to perform the airplane race stunt himself in the Super Bowl ad generated a lot of buzz. This reflects his brand of pushing the limits and taking on physical challenges. His potential WrestleMania appearance also signals his continued crossover into the world of professional wrestling.

The details

In the Oakley Meta 'Push Limits' Super Bowl commercial, Speed is seen asking a Meta AI about an airplane's takeoff speed before launching himself and racing alongside the plane as it takes off. He then swiftly enters and sits inside the plane. Speed said he insisted on doing the stunt himself rather than using a stunt double, calling it a challenge he couldn't resist.

  • The Super Bowl 60 commercial aired on February 12, 2026.
  • Speed's interview discussing the stunt took place on February 13, 2026.

The players

IShowSpeed

A 21-year-old YouTube star known for his daring stunts and athletic abilities.

Oakley Meta

The brand that featured IShowSpeed in its Super Bowl commercial.

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What they’re saying

“Now I see what happens. I see the stunt double do it, and I'm like, 'What? I can do this easily.' Like why? Like, I don't need a stunt double. I can just do it. And like I was like, any time if it's a challenge, I wanna do it. You know what I'm saying?”

— IShowSpeed, YouTube Star (Yahoo Sports Daily)

“Man, I don't know. I mean, We got WrestleMania coming up, so you may be seeing me in there, you may be not. I'm just not trying to get beat up. But, we'll see, we'll see. I got beat up too much times. I can't, my body can't take that anymore.”

— IShowSpeed, YouTube Star (Yahoo Sports Daily)

What’s next

IShowSpeed's potential appearance at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas will be a major storyline to follow in the lead-up to the event.

The takeaway

IShowSpeed's daring stunts and athletic abilities continue to captivate audiences, as evidenced by his headline-grabbing moment in the Super Bowl commercial. His willingness to push the limits and take on physical challenges himself, rather than using stunt doubles, is a key part of his brand and appeal.