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Trick Williams stood across the ring from Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn on the Oct. 2 episode of SmackDown, one of five wrestlers lining up for a title shot.

NBA player speaks about his ‘wrestling mindset’ during interview with WWE’s Trick Williams

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has recently been speaking about his admiration for professional wrestling. WWE has a global audience and sometimes crosses over into other sports, including the NBA.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 24

WWE Announces Championship Steel Cage Match for SmackDown

WWE is putting championship gold on the line inside a steel cage this Friday night. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that United States Champion Trick Williams will defend his title against Baron Corbin inside a Steel Cage Match on the September 25 episode of WWE SmackDown in Indianapolis.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 22

WWE Pulls Insensitive Trick Williams Shirt From WWE Shop After Backlash

WWE has removed a new Trick Williams T-shirt from its U.S. online store less than 24 hours after the merchandise drew immediate backlash from wrestling fans.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 16

Lil Yachty says he’s ‘losing money’ while working with WWE

Lil Yachty has been working with WWE for some time and made his in-ring debut for the company earlier this month. Since first appearing in the organisation, Yachty has been appearing alongside Trick Williams but recently had an actual match against Baron Corbin at Sunday Night’s Main Event.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 4

WWE star tells Hayley Williams ‘hit me up’ after singer spotted in a ring

WWE talent Bayley has now sent a message to Hayley Williams after the singer was spotted in a ring. Williams has been filmed running the ropes, being lifted up for a chokeslam and playing around in a ring while she was in Dublin.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 23

How long Lil Yachty has been training for WWE debut and who he’s been working with has been revealed

Lil Yachty has reportedly been training for months ahead of his first WWE match, with new details revealing the wrestlers and fitness professionals helping him prepare.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 22

Date for rapper Lil Yachty’s first WWE match now confirmed

American rapper Lil Yachty is finally set to make his in-ring WWE debut in September. Yachty has been featuring alongside Trick Williams on WWE TV for some time now, but is yet to have a proper match.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 21

Trick Williams Has Achieved COAT Status on the Way to His Lifetime Goal

Trick Williams has knocked the doors off WWE since making his official main roster debut earlier this year. In just a short time as a mainstay act on SmackDown,

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 4

Major Reason Revealed for Trick Williams' WWE SummerSlam Loss

The first WWE SummerSlam experience for Trick Williams did not go as planned, as he ended up losing to Baron Corbin and lost his WWE United States Championship in the process.

'Summerslam 2026' on Netflix: Did Former WWE Champ Retire, Who Won Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins?

SummerSlam 2026 delivered one of WWE's biggest weekends of the year, combining championship clashes, emotional moments, and a potential changing of the guard.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 2

Baron Corbin Defeats Trick Williams for Shock US Title Win

Baron Corbin is the new Men's United States Champion. In what was a surprising upset, Corbin defeated Trick Williams at SummerSlam on Sunday night to win the title.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 20

Trick Williams Believes WWE Unreal Shows His Authentic Rise to the Top (Exclusive)

As Trick Williams aims to climb the card in WWE, fans are getting an intimate look at his journey towards the top. The WWE United States Champion is among several specific WWE Superstars receiving the spotlight in the third season of WWE Unreal, dropping on Tuesday on Netflix.

Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / May 9

WWE Backlash 2026 Results: Trick Williams retains United States Championship with win over Sami Zayn

In his first defense of his newly won United States Championship, Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn Saturday night at Backlash. Williams, once again with rapper Lil Yachty at his side, is now 2-0 in matches against the veteran Zayn.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Trick Williams Wins U.S. Title at WrestleMania 42—WWE’s ‘Next’ Era Has Arrived

The Anointed One—Mr. Lemon Peppa Steppas—Trick Williams is the new WWE United States Champion, defeating Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42. With Lil Yachty in his corner and his parents watching at ringside, Trick defeated Zayn in 8:50.

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Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / February 23

Trick Williams predicts ‘off the chain’ NIL deals for future kids with fiancé Lash Legend

Trick Williams and Lash Legend are two of the WWE’s main roster’s brightest young stars right now. The two are former SEC athletes, who met through the WWE Performance Center and are now engaged and taking the WWE by storm on SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 21

WWE SmackDown Results: Trick Williams and Kiana James Secure Elimination Chamber Spots (Feb 20)

WrestleMania 42 season is here, and SmackDown was another mile marker on a journey that's picking up genuine speed. With the Elimination Chamber looming next week in Chicago, WWE used three hours of television to sort out the bracket, advance the big storylines, and remind everyone exactly what's at stake when the chamber doors close.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / 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 / TheSportster / December 23