Trick Williams Eyes Mania Gold After Zayn’s US Title Win

Trick Williams Eyes Mania Gold After Zayn’s US Title Win

The wrestling world is buzzing after Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship on SmackDown this past week. But the focus quickly shifted to a potential WrestleMania showdown as WWE superstar Trick Williams joined Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take. Williams, dressed in his signature all-white attire, spoke passionately about his upcoming WrestleMania debut and his ambition to become champion.

“My first Wrestlemania debut… in front of 75,000 to 80,000 people all in Las Vegas… for three words, ‘whoop that trick,'” Williams declared, brimming with confidence. This marks a massive moment for the rising star, a chance to shine on the grandest stage of them all.

A Promise to Mom

On a more serious note, Williams shared the deep personal significance of his WrestleMania appearance. His mother, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery, will be in attendance. “She said, ‘Baby, I ain’t going to miss your first Wrestlemania,'” Williams revealed. “So, I got to put on the show, man. She coming out to Las Vegas. We going to have a good time.” This adds an emotional layer to his quest for championship gold, a performance dedicated to his biggest supporter.

The “Anointed One” Style

Williams’ distinctive all-white fashion, including his iconic coat, has become a trademark. He explained the origin of this look, inspired by advice from WWE executives like Triple H and Bruce Pritchard. “They said, ‘You know, I never seen Elvis Presley without his coat,'” Williams recalled. “I was like, ‘Gotcha. I got it. This is my coat.'” This led him to embrace the persona of “the anointed one,” making his all-white ensemble a symbol of his unique presence in the WWE.

Power Couple in Wrestling

Beyond his individual aspirations, Williams discussed the potential for him and his fiancée, Lash Legend, to hold championships simultaneously. Legend recently won a women’s title, and Williams sees it as a beautiful mirroring of their journey. “We started our journey in the ring together… it’s just a beautiful thing to experience this journey with somebody who understands you,” he stated. Both athletes, hailing from the South and sharing a similar background, are making significant impacts.

Breaking Barriers and Bringing Culture

Williams also touched on the growing presence of Black wrestlers making waves in WWE, including himself and others like Javon Evans. “It’s a beautiful time,” he said, acknowledging the foundation laid by legends like Booker T, The Rock, and Bobby Lashley. He credits WWE leadership like Triple H and Nick Khan for allowing him to be authentic. “They say, ‘Trick, go be yourself, man. We can’t write nothing for you… Just go get yourself over.'” This freedom has allowed him to infuse his personality and “bring the culture” to WWE, even leading to appearances by artists like Lil Yachty.

From Football Field to Wrestling Ring

Before finding his calling in wrestling, Williams had a journey through football. He walked on at the University of South Carolina and later earned a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles, only to be cut. “Man, this ain’t making no sense,” he reflected on the lack of immediate results despite his hard work. The call from WWE was unexpected. “Never thought about it before that day. I was a fan during the Attitude Era… but I never thought about myself, you know, in that light.” He realized wrestling was his true calling, embracing his natural talent for entertainment and trash talk, comparing himself to Stephen A. Smith on the mic.

South Carolina Gamecocks’ Tournament Run

The conversation also turned to college basketball, with Williams expressing strong support for the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s team as they advanced to the Final Four. He highlighted sophomore Joyce Edwards as “the greatest sophomore in the game today.” Despite acknowledging the challenge posed by UConn and star player A’ja Wilson, Williams believes in the Gamecocks’ resilience, especially after losing to UConn in the Final Four the previous year. “If Dawn Staley is who I believe she is, she ain’t going out like that two years in a row,” he asserted.

Stephen A. Smith, while respecting Dawn Staley’s incredible coaching record, expressed concern about South Carolina facing UConn’s legendary coach, Geno Auriemma. “That’s a lot to go against, man. That’s all I’m saying, bro. I’m I’m worried about South Carolina. I am. I ain’t gonna front,” Smith admitted.

As Trick Williams prepares for his WrestleMania debut, the anticipation is palpable. He aims to not only put on a show for his mother but also to seize the United States Championship and make a definitive statement in his burgeoning WWE career.

Source: Stephen A. & Trick Williams discuss the impact his first WrestleMania | First Take (YouTube)