Things To Know About NXT's Trick Williams

WWE NXT has a lot of promising wrestlers at the moment, many of whom are starting to break out onto the main roster and showcase what they're capable of in front of a wider audience. One of those is Trick Williams, who has quickly risen in the world of WWE to be one of the most popular wrestlers on the black and gold brand.

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While a lot of fans are excited by what they're seeing from Williams, he is still a fresh face in WWE that is only just starting to make his mark in the business. That is why a lot of people don't know a lot about Williams, which is sure to change as the years progress and he starts climbing the ranks in WWE.

10 He Has A Background In Football

Williams Transitioned To Professional Wrestling In 2021

He attended the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp
He played college football for South Carolina Gamecocks

While plenty of professional wrestlers work hard on the independent scene to eventually land a job in WWE, nowadays it is becoming the norm to see people move directly just from another sport. Football is often popular for people making that move, and Trick Williams is someone who benefited from that.

He spent his college years playing football, clearly with the idea of making that his career. However, he ended up pivoting to professional wrestling which is something the WWE Universe is now benefiting from.

9 The XFL Brought Him To Wrestling

It Was Owned By Vince McMahon At The Time

Williams filled out a form for the XFL
His agent was pushing for him to join the XFL

Even professional wrestling fans who have no interest in football will be aware of the XFL due to the fact Vince McMahon and The Rock have both owned the league at different points. While it has never quite taken off, it was an option for Trick Williams at one stage as he was looking to see what could be next for his career.

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He filled out the information needed to try to become a player, but it resulted in a WWE phone call and the offer of a tryout. The rest was history from there, proving that the XFL connection has also benefited WWE at times.

8 He's A Former North American Champion

This Was His First Singles Title In WWE

Title Win Date	Title Loss Date
Vs. Dominik Mysterio (NXT No Mercy, 2023)	Vs. Dominik Mysterio (NXT, 10/3/23)

Not every wrestling fan has time to commit to watching NXT, which means a lot of fans miss out on the early development stages or some of the biggest stars in the business. That's the process Trick Williams is going through at the moment, and is a place where he enjoyed his first-ever title run as the North American Champion.

It was a big spot for Williams, which remains the biggest victory of his career to this point. While he didn't hold the title for long, it was still a great opportunity and has given him some experience as to what holding gold is like.

7 Booker T Has Added To His Entrance

The WWE Hall Of Famer Ad-Libbed Over His Music

Williams wants to add it to the actual song
Booker T has also been a mentor behind the scenes

Booker T is a vocal supporter of Trick Williams, believing that he has the potential to be a big star. While getting the seal of approval from a two-time WWE Hall Of Famer like him is a big deal in itself, Booker T has gone out of his way to enhance the overall presentation of Williams due to his work on commentary.

He has done this by ad-libbing over Williams' entrance, adding different quotes and comments alongside the beat. It's a small detail, but something that has got a lot of people talking about Williams which is always a positive.

6 He's Only Ever Wrestled Matches For WWE

Williams Doesn't Have Independent Experience

He did train with CZW & Knox Pro
Williams' first match happened in 2021

A lot of professional wrestlers end up getting to compete in a lot of places before stepping into WWE because the company is the number one promotion in the world. WWE typically only signs the biggest stars possible, but Trick Williams has never wrestled a match elsewhere.

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While he did do some brief training with CZW and Knox Pro, that didn't lead to him wrestling any matches which means his entire experience to this point has happened in WWE.

5 He Was Able To Learn From Carmelo Hayes

Williams Initially Started Alongside Him

Williams claims he learned about mindset from Hayes
They have been together throughout their NXT runs

When Trick Williams first joined WWE, he was showcased in a sidekick style role, working alongside Carmelo Hayes. The focus was on Hayes being a major star and nothing else, with Williams adding some personality and flair to the overall presentation.

It allowed him to join the company and work on television without being overexposed. While it was good for him from an on-screen perspective, Williams has also claimed that Hayes was good to learn from in terms of understanding what to do for big matches.

4 Williams Was Inspired By Kofi Kingston

The New Day Star Brought Williams Back To Wrestling As A Fan

WWE Championship Win Date	WWE Championship Loss Date
Vs. Daniel Bryan (WrestleMania 35)	Vs. Brock Lesnar (SmackDown,

Most professional wrestlers find themselves being inspired by somebody, as people watch the product and get entertained and made to think they can do it. For Trick Williams, that person was Kofi Kingston, and particularly him becoming the WWE Champion.

Williams admitted seeing that happen was the first time wrestling made him feel something, and emotions are certainly a crucial part of professional wrestling. It proves how impactful that WrestleMania 35 match was, inspiring an entirely new generation of wrestlers.

3 He's 29 Years Old

Williams Has A Bright Future In Wrestling

He's only been in the business just over three years
Williams has yet to move full-time to the main roster

In recent times WWE has started putting a focus on youth, trying to inject a lot of younger wrestlers at high levels to build up the future of the industry. That is why Trick Williams slots in nicely, because, at just 29 years of age, he certainly has a bright future.

Should Williams look to dedicate his entire life to wrestling then there's a good chance he could be in WWE for several decades. That's why fans need to keep an eye on him, because he's such an exciting prospect.

2 Recent SmackDown Reaction 'Upped His Standing' In WWE

WWE Took Notice Of The Fan Reaction

Williams appeared on the 1/26/24 episode of SmackDown
He saved Carmelo Hayes from a two-on-one beatdown

A lot of wrestlers have made a big impact during their time on the black and gold brand, but then struggled to get the same reactions when appearing on the main roster. However, when Trick Williams made a surprise appearance on SmackDown that wasn't the case at all.

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Williams got a monstrous response from the fans which showcased the overall star power that he has already. The reaction reportedly upped his standing within the company itself, proving how impactful the WWE Universe can be.

1 He Demanded To Be Given The Ball In WWE

Williams Had A Conversation With Shawn Michaels

Williams thinks this is the best thing he's ever done
He took this mentality from being a wide receiver in football

A lot of wrestlers are often waiting for an opportunity in WWE, hoping that they do enough to impress or that creative will just give them something that works. However, that wasn't the case for Trick Williams as he didn't want to wait for that, and instead, he literally asked Shawn Michaels to be given the ball.

It's a rare example of someone having complete confidence in themselves, and the fact that WWE gave him that opportunity proves management saw something in him too. It was a bold decision to make, but one that gives fans an idea of just how badly he wants to make it.