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SmackDown rolls into Montreal tomorrow night with one job to do: get us ready for Saturday Night's Main Event. This is the final stop before the first SNME of 2026, and WWE has loaded up the card with matches that actually matter.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 18

Trick Williams Can Be WWE’s Next Mainstream Star

Let’s talk about it. Trick Williams has appeared on three editions of SmackDown since his WWE main roster call-up. He interrupted Sami Zayn on January 2, did the same to Randy Orton before defeating Rey Fenix in his debut match on January 9, and then there was the closing visual of SmackDown on January 16.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 17

Fans Think WWE Have a Trick Williams Problem

Trick Williams has made an immediate impact since arriving on WWE SmackDown, and that includes entering the Undisputed WWE Championship picture. He beat Matt Cardona on last night's episode to book his place in a fatal-four-way match at Saturday Night's Main Event (January 24th).

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 17

WWE SmackDown 1/16 Recap: Trick Williams Shines Brighter Than Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live in London as the company’s European tour continues on its chaotic journey, this time from within the hallowed halls of Wembley Stadium.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/26): Trick Williams Calls His Shot, Fatal 4-Way Match Set

Trick Williams wants the world to know that he looks like money and feels like money, because he is money. The former NXT and TNA World Heavyweight Champion defeated Matt Cardona on Friday night on SmackDown to qualify for the WWE Championship No.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Why Trick Williams is WWE SmackDown’s Next Major Player

For four and a half years, Trick Williams was on the NXT roster, spending the first half of those years with Carmelo Hayes. But after Hayes’ betrayal,

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 9

WWE SmackDown (1/9/26): Preview, Match Card

It's been nearly five years since Drew McIntyre held the WWE Championship, but tonight could very well be the night that he climbs back to the top of the mountain.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Trick Williams Debuts on 1/2/26 WWE SmackDown; Debut Match Announced for Next Week

One of the absolute greatest WWE NXT superstars of all-time has now reached greener pastures, as Trick Williams is now officially on WWE SmackDown. On January 2, 2026, the New Year’s Edition of Friday Night Fight Night, Trick would prance into Buffalo, New York, effectively putting everyone on notice.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Trick Williams Makes Waves During Appearance on WWE SmackDown (12/26/2025)

Trick Williams has become a household name for many years now in NXT. He started out as just Carmelo Hayes’ sidekick. But over time, he grew more and more into the electrifying wrestler fans see today.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

NXT/TNA Partnership: Nearly a Year After, Who Made The Most of The Opportunity?

Almost a year ago, WWE and TNA Wrestling announced a multi-year partnership. The Nygma I am was quite puzzled, due to the risks it could represent for TNA Wrestling.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 23

WWE List 4 NXT Call Ups Following Trick Williams

WWE has called Trick Williams up to the main roster, and three other NXT stars, including Oba Femi, are expected to follow him onto either RAW or SmackDown.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 19

NXT Star Backstage At WWE Taping As Main-Roster Buzz Grows

Trick Williams spotted backstage at RAW/SmackDown tapings; main roster call-up appears imminent. Two-time NXT Champion and former TNA World Heavyweight Champion; widely seen as main-roster ready.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 19

Major NXT Star Backstage At Tonight's WWE SmackDown And Raw Tapings

WWE will reportedly be calling up various NXT stars to round out the main roster after the new year. There are many in the developmental system right now that make sense for Raw and SmackDown, but it's unknown at this time which talents will move and which will stay in NXT as faces of that brand.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 28

Lash Legend and Trick Williams Engaged: WWE Couple Shares Exciting News

Love is in the air. Even in a place like WWE, there is time for love. During the long Thanksgiving weekend, Lash Legend shared some exciting news just a day ahead of the Survivor Series: WarGames, too.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Ricky Saints & Trick Williams Interview Goes Awry on 11/4 WWE NXT

The rivalry between Ricky Saints and Trick Williams has reached a boiling point. At Halloween Havoc, Saints defeated Williams to retain the NXT Championship.

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / September 27

TNA Victory Road 2025 Recap: New Champions Crowned, Trick Williams Jumps Mike Santana

TNA held its “Victory Road” 2025 event inside the Edmonton Expo Centre on Friday. TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater took center stage to put his gold at stake against Myron Reed.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 22

TNA iMPACT 8/21 Recap: Order Four Shuts Down The System, Trick Williams Stalls Title Defense

Trick Williams remains at the top of the mountain in TNA Wrestling, and he kicked off the post-Emergence episode of “iMPACT.” The dominant Order Four was in action against The System’s Moose and Brian Myers, along with Matt Cardona.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / July 18

TNA Wrestling 'Slammiversary 2025' Predictions: Will Trick Williams Spoil Mike Santana's Homecoming?

TNA Wrestling is preparing for "Slammiversary 2025," and Athlon Sports has predictions for the pay-per-view event. Eight matches have been announced for the show, which will take place on Sunday.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 26

Trick Williams notches historic championship win in rare crossover

WWE star Trick Williams notches historic championship win in rare TNA crossover

The historic bout, the main-event match of NXT Battleground in Tampa, was the first time the TNA World Championship was defended during a televised WWE event.

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 18

WWE NXT live results: Trick Williams vs. Eddy Thorpe Underground match

With Roadblock out of the way, the road to Stand & Deliver kicks into gear on WWE NXT tonight. Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe will finally settle their rivalry when they meet in an NXT Underground match.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / March 4

Watch: Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe will battle it out in a #NXTUnderground Match in TWO WEEKS! #WWENXT

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 4

WWE NXT live results: Oba Femi & Trick Williams team up, Charlotte appears

The road to Vengeance Day continues on WWE NXT tonight. It’s been announced that Oba Femi will defend his NXT Championship against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory in a triple threat match at the Saturday, February 15 PLE.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 23, 2025

Trick Williams on WWE main roster call-up: ‘I think it has to be soon’

Trick Williams believes a call-up to WWE Raw or SmackDown is in his near future. The two-time NXT Champion was a guest on Tailgate Talks with DiMarco and Garcia this week, discussing his college football past and the success he’s found in pro wrestling.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 7, 2025

Oba Femi wins WWE NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil

Oba Femi is the new NXT Champion. At NXT New Year’s Evil, he defeated Trick Williams and Eddy Thorpe in a three-way match to become the new champion. This ends Williams’ reign with the championship after 93 days, when he defeated Ethan Page for the title during NXT’s premiere on the CW back on October 1.